UEFA Champions League 2018-19 – Benfica vs AEK Athens Preview
AT A GLANCE
When does Benfica vs AEK Athens kick off? Wednesday 12th December, 20:00 (UK)
Where is Benfica vs AEK Athens being played? Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica
What television channel is Benfica vs AEK Athens on? BT Sport EXTRA
Where can I stream Benfica vs AEK Athens? BT Sport subscribers can stream the match online via the BT Sport website
Are tickets still available for Benfica vs AEK Athens?
Benfica – https://www.slbenfica.pt/pt-pt/loja/bilhetes/jogos
AEK Athens – https://buy.tickethour.com/aek/showProductList.html
HEAD-TO-HEAD
All-time meetings: N/A
THE TEAM NEWS
BENFICA
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Vlachodimos; Andre Almeida, Jardel, Ruben Dias, Alex Grimaldo; Pizzi, Fejsa, Gedson Fernandes; Rafa Silva, Jonas, Zivkovic
Unavailable: Ebuehi (Injured), Samaris (Ineligible), Salvio (Injured)
Doubtful:
AEK ATHENS
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Barkas; Bakakis, Oikonomou, Chygrynskiy, Hult; Erik Moran, Galanopoulos; Rodrigo Galo, Boye, Mantalos; Ponce
Unavailable: Helder Lopes (Injured), Bakasetas (Injured), Lampropoulos (Injured), Andre Simoes (Injured)
Doubtful: Alef dos Santos (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
These two teams are just playing for pride now and both teams are under a bit of pressure as they have been experiencing below-par campaigns by their high standards. Benfica will be confident though against an AEK team who have yet to pick up a point in the Champions League this season.
