Benfica vs Bruges. Should we expect revenge from the Belgians?
March 7, as part of the return match of the 1/8 finals of the Champions League, at the Estadio da Luz arena (Lisbon), the teams of Benfica and Brugge will meet. The result of the first match is 2-0.
Benfica made an application for reaching the quarter-finals, beating Brugge 2-0 away in the first meeting. Wards Roger Schmidt quickly seized the initiative on the field, but in the first half the Portuguese failed to create anything serious. But after the break, the Eagles began to create dangerous chances over and over again, thanks to which the guests still managed to break through the Belgian defense twice. Goals for the Reds were scored by Joao Mario and Neres.
The Portuguese also look powerful in their home league, with 59 points scored in 22 rounds, confidently leading the table.
Bruges
Brugge is not in the best shape, the team cannot win during 4 meetings at all levels. The Black-and-Blues frankly failed in the Champions League, losing at home to Benfica 0:2. Wards of Scott Parker looked weaker in the meeting, the guests kept the ball longer. At the same time, in the first half, the Belgians had a chance to take the lead, but Odoi's goal was not counted as a result due to a violation. In the second half, Brugge was already crumbling, so the Reds were able to take advantage.
In the Belgian championship, the "black and blue" also do not shine, taking 4th place after 27 rounds with 46 points in the asset.
Our Expert Predictions & Analysis on Benfica vs Bruges
BenficaBenfica made an application for reaching the quarter-finals, beating Brugge 2-0 away in the first meeting. Wards Roger Schmidt quickly seized the initiative on the field, but in the first half the Portuguese failed to create anything serious. But after the break, the Eagles began to create dangerous chances over and over again, thanks to which the guests still managed to break through the Belgian defense twice. Goals for the Reds were scored by Joao Mario and Neres.
The Portuguese also look powerful in their home league, with 59 points scored in 22 rounds, confidently leading the table.
Bruges
Brugge is not in the best shape, the team cannot win during 4 meetings at all levels. The Black-and-Blues frankly failed in the Champions League, losing at home to Benfica 0:2. Wards of Scott Parker looked weaker in the meeting, the guests kept the ball longer. At the same time, in the first half, the Belgians had a chance to take the lead, but Odoi's goal was not counted as a result due to a violation. In the second half, Brugge was already crumbling, so the Reds were able to take advantage.
In the Belgian championship, the "black and blue" also do not shine, taking 4th place after 27 rounds with 46 points in the asset.
Benfica vs Bruges facts
- Benfica are unbeaten in their last 11 matches of the season.
- Benfica are unbeaten at home in all 17 matches this season;
- There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 4 of Brugge's last 5 matches of the season.
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