Benfica Host High-Flying Real Madrid in Champions League Clash

Benfica, currently sitting 24th in the league table with just 9 points from their opening 8 games, will be hoping to pull off a major upset when they host the mighty Real Madrid at the Estádio da Luz. The Portuguese giants have struggled for consistency so far this season, winning just 3 of their 8 league matches, but they will be buoyed by the fact that they are facing a Real Madrid side that has also endured a difficult start to the campaign.

The visitors, who currently occupy 9th place in the league with 15 points, will be desperate to secure all three points in this Champions League encounter as they look to close the gap on the teams above them in the standings. With a goal difference of +9, Real Madrid have shown glimpses of their attacking prowess, but their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed at times, and they will need to be at their best to keep a resolute Benfica side at bay. The clash between these two European heavyweights promises to be a thrilling affair, with both teams looking to gain a crucial advantage in the race for a place in the knockout stages of the Champions League.