Tue Jan 21 19:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Barcelona Eye Champions League Redemption After La Liga Stalemate

**Lisbon, Portugal** – Following a disappointing 1-1 draw against Getafe in La Liga, FC Barcelona shifts its focus to a crucial Champions League clash against Benfica. The match, scheduled for Wednesday, January 22nd at 1:30 AM IST (Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica), pits the second-placed Catalan giants (15 points from 6 games) against a struggling Benfica side currently languishing in tenth place in their domestic league.

Barcelona enters the game on the back of a recent surge, having scored ten goals in their last two matches – a 5-2 Spanish Super Cup victory over Real Madrid and a 5-1 Copa del Rey win against Real Betis. Their last Champions League outing saw a narrow 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund. However, Benfica, despite a recent goalless draw with Bologna, will pose a threat. They have secured three wins in their six Champions League matches this season.

The match will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network in India and streamed live on SonyLIV. Predicted lineups have Barcelona fielding a strong team including Lewandowski and Pedri, while Benfica is expected to counter with a lineup featuring key players like Otamendi and Kokcu. A victory for Barcelona is crucial to maintain their challenge for the top spot in their Champions League group, currently three points behind leaders Liverpool.

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