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Dylan Terry

Benfica vs Liverpool confirmed line-ups: Team news ahead of Champions League fixture tonight

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Liverpool were knocked out in the quarter-finals of the Champions League by Real Madrid last season after a torrid 3-1 defeat at the Bernabeu proved too much to come back from.

They were the favourites heading into that tie and are once again in this last eight contest against Benfica.

Jurgen Klopp’s men are expected to waltz through to the semi-finals where they will face Villarreal or, most likely, Bayern Munich.

But could the Champions League throw up one of its famous shocks?

Here’s all you need to know about this evening’s fixture.

When is it?

The match will take place at the Estadio da Luz on Tuesday 5 April.

Kick-off is scheduled for 8pm GMT.

How can I watch it?

BT Sport 3 and BT Sport Ultimate will air the action live, with the game also available to stream on the broadcaster’s website and app.

Confirmed line-ups

Benfica: Vlachodimos; Gilberto, Otamendi, Vertonghen, Grimaldo; Silva, Taarabt, Weigl, Everton; Nunez, Ramos

Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Keita, Thiago, Salah, Mane, Diaz

Odds

Benfica – 15/2

Draw – 15/4

Liverpool – 4/11

Prediction

Liverpool have enjoyed a sensational record in Portugal over recent seasons. This one may be harder work than some anticipate, but nevertheless you expect the visitors to get the job done. 2-1 Liverpool.

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