Kick-off on 07.03.23 22:00.

Portuguese and Belgian teams will meet in the round of 16 of the Champions League. Roger Schmidt's team confidently perform in the Portuguese League (Primeira). In their recent matches, they managed to defeat Ferreira 2-0, Arouca 3-0, and Casa Pia 3-0. However, in the national Cup of Eagles, they suffered a disappointing defeat - Braga were stronger in the penalty shootout.

But in the previous encounter with the Black and Blues in the Champions League, Schmidt's team won. Goals were scored by João Mário, who converted a penalty kick, and Neres, who struck the opponent's goal in the eighty-eighth minute. Odoi could have scored for the Portuguese team at the end of the first half, but the referee spotted an offside, and the goal was not counted.

Watch the Benfica - Brugge match online. Representatives of the Jupiler Pro League have been demonstrating less confident gameplay lately. For example, the game with Charleroi ended in a draw, 2-2. After that, they managed to beat Waregem 2-1. Next was a goalless draw in the match with Antwerp. They also drew with Royal Union SG, 1-1.

A 0-2 defeat to the Reds on their home field is a serious problem that coach Scott Parker must solve to advance his team to the next stage of the competition. It should be noted that the upcoming match participants are opponents who can show real football in the Champions League. Watch the Benfica - Brugge battle online. Both clubs have a long history in European cups, and their games always attract the attention of fans and experts.

Benfica are one of the most successful clubs in Portugal, having won thirty-seven championships in their country and twenty-nine cups. In addition, they have won the UEFA Cup twice (in 1961 and 1962) and lost in the final of the Champions League twice (in 1963 and 2014). They also took third place in the 1961 World Cup.

Belgians also have a rich history in European championships, including one defeat in the UEFA Cup final (in 1976), as well as one victory in the Intertoto Cup (in 1978). The team also have several national titles and cups. Who will win this confrontation? You can watch the Benfica - Brugge match online.