UEFA Champions League 🏆 League Phrase - Day 2 of Week 2: 🔴 Benfica vs 🔴🔵 Atletico Madrid @ Estádio da Luz Stadium 🏟️

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Tonight brings to you another Clash of Titans in the Day 2 of Week 2 of the UEFA Champions League League Stage as Benfica will be taking on Atletico Madrid at the Estádio da Luz Stadium 🏟️. Both top teams will be looking forward to secure the important points in the League Stage to be ahead as they strive to book a place in the Knockout stages of the competition.

The Portuguese team who are well known for their energetic attacking prowess, will aim to retaliate on their home advantage. Benfica will have to overcome a dreadful recent record against Spanish opposition. Benfica have won just two of the last 21 such matches (D8,L11), though one of those did come against upcoming opponents Atletico Madrid in 2015/16. Both H2Hs that season were won 2-1 by the away side on the day, while Benfica's return of no win from their last four UCL home matches suggests their path to victory is laced with danger here (D1, L3).

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Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid, known for their disciplined defensive back line and squad filled with experienced players, is definitely determined to maintain their strong form in European tournament. Atletico will arrive in the Portuguese capital buoyant after they scored deep into stoppage time to rescue a point from a typically chaotic Madrid Derby that saw play suspended for several minutes due to fan misbehaviour. That continued an unbeaten competitive start to the season for Diego Simeone's side {W5, D4} in which late goals have become a theme,as they netted a 90th minute winner to beat Leipzig on Matchday one in the UCL (2-1).

As the supporters fill the Stadium, expectations are high for an thrilling match. With match bringing a lot of strength to the picth, this matchup promises to deliver an amazing display of football that fans wouldn't want to miss. Both teams will be bring in their best to the game, making the match a must watch for the football lovers. Grab a drink 🍺 tonight and enjoy 😎 the game!



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