The Portuguese side seems to be the favorite to win Group G, but the enigmatic German side may be quite a threat to their chances.

What is Benfica and RB Leipzig's form in all comps ahead of this game?

Benfica gets to this match after winning four out of their last five games in the Portuguese top-flight. The Eagles' only loss came against Porto on Matchday 3 of the Primeira Liga. In fact, that is the only game in which they've conceded in the Portuguese league. Pizzi is the team's top scorer, having found the back of the net six times.

RB Leipzig gets to this game as the current leader in the Bundesliga. The Red Bulls had won all of their games in the German top-flight until last weekend, when they earned a one-all draw against Bayern München. 23-year-old striker Timo Werner is the team's best scorer, with five goals to his name in the German top-flight.

Benfica vs RB Leipzig - Head-to-head stats

  • This will be the first competitive meeting between these teams.

  • RB Leipzig has only made a trip to Portugal once. They lost 3-1 against Porto.

  • This will be the 24th home game for Benfica facing a German rival. Twelve of those have ended in a win, with only three losses and eight draws completing their tally.

  • RB Leipzig has lost five of their 12 away games in European competitions. Die Roten Bullen have won only three.

  • Benfica has only lost one of their most recent eight home games, but that loss was handed to them by a German rival: Bayern München, who beat the Eagles with a 2-0 score in Matchday 1 of the 2018-19 UCL.

Benfica vs RB Leipzig - Who's in, who's out?

Benfica - Injured: Carlos Vinicius, Chiquinho, Germán Conti, David Tavares, Gedson Fernandes, Tyronne Ebuehi. Doubtful: Gabriel Pires.

RB Leipzig - Injured: Tyler Adams, Hannes Wolf, Patrick Schick, Kevin

Benfica vs RB Leipzig - Pre-match quotes

Broadcast info - Benfica vs RB Leipzig

In Portugal: TVI, Eleven Sports 1 Portugal.

In Germany: TeleClub Sport Live, DAZN.

In the U.K.: BT Sport Extra.

In the U.S.: TUDNxtra, B/R Live.

In Canada: DAZN.

In Australia: Optus Sport.

 

Match details, result and original broadcast info

Benfica 1 - 2 RB Leipzig

September 17, 2019 3:00pmEstádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz) (Lisboa)

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