Benfica vs Maccabi Haifa: Champions League Live Stream, Schedule, Fixture and Probable Lineups

The hosts are heading into the match on the back of a 2-1 victory over Vizela last Friday, while Maccabi Haifa defeated H. Beer-Beva with an identical scoreline, a day later.

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By Sreejith C R | Sep 5, 2022 | 3 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

Benfica will host Maccabi Haifa in their Champions League group-stage opener at Estadio da Luz on Tuesday night. Both sides have earned a spot among Europe’s elite by coming through the qualifying rounds. Benfica got the better of Midtjylland in the third qualifying round before overcoming Dynamo Kyiv in the playoff round. The Israeli outfit, on the other hand, Plympiacos, Apollon and Red star Belgrade to make it to the group-stage for the first time since the 2009-10 campaign. The hosts are heading into the match on the back of a 2-1 victory over Vizela last Friday, while Maccabi Haifa defeated H. Beer-Beva with an identical scoreline, a day later, in their respective domestic league fixtures.  

Benfica finished third in the 2021-22 Portuguese Primeira Liga to earn a spot in the Champions League qualifiers. Roger Schmidt’s side were simply brilliant during the qualifying rounds, thrashing Midtjylland 7-2 over two legs in the third qualifying round  before putting five goals past Dynamo Kyiv without reply in the two-legged playoff tie. The Portuguese outfit were eliminated by eventual runner-ups Liverpool in the last season of the competition. Meanwhile in their last outing against Vizela, the Eagles came from behind to earn a thrilling victory, courtesy of goals from David Neres and Joao Mario. The result helped Benfica to stay at the summit of the league standings, with five wins from as many games.

Maccabi Haifa, on the other hand, will be participating in the group stage of the Champions League for only the third time in their history. The Israeli champions defeated Olympiacos (5-2) and Apollon (4-2) and Red Star Belgrade (5-4) on aggregate to make it this far. Barak Bakhar’s side have made a perfect start to their domestic league campaign recording three wins from as many games. In their last match against H. Beer-Sheva second-half goals from Omer Atzili and Frantzdy Pierrot helped the Greens secure all three points.

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Probable Lineups

Benfica’s Brazilian duo of Joao victor and Lucas Verissimo are sidelined with muscle and knee injuries respectively. Therefore Broos is likely to partner Otamendi in the central defence with Fernandez and Luis sitting in front of the back-four. As for Maccabi Haifa, Raz Meir and Mahnoud are unavailable for Tuesday’s game because of injuries. Rukavytsya is likely to lead the line with David and Tchibota in support.


Benfica probable starting lineup: Vlachomidos, Gilberto, Otamendi, Broos, Grimaldo, Fernandez, Luis, Neres, Silva, Mario, Ramos 

Maccabi Haifa probable starting lineup: Cohen, Eiyahu, Goldberg, Arad, Menahem, Fani, Mohamed, Levi, David, Rukavytsya, Tchibota

Benfica vs Maccabi Haifa Live Schedule and Fixture

The Champions League match between Benfica and Maccabi Haifa will take place at Estadio da Luz on Wednesday at 12:30 am IST.

Benfica vs Maccabi HaifaKey details
DateSeptember 6 (Portugal)
VenueEstadio da Luz
Kickoff time in Portugal8:00 pm (Tuesday)
Kickoff time in Israel10:00 pm (Tuesday)

Where to watch Benfica vs Maccabi Haifa?

For the football fans in India, the live telecast of the Champions League is available on the Sony Ten network. You can also live stream through SonyLIV App/ website. Besides, the supporters in Portugal can see the match between Benfica and Maccabi Haifa on Sport TV Multiscreen, Eleven Sports 1 Portugal and Sport TV+. Meanwhile, for those in Israel, they can catch the live action via 5Sport.

 





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