Spartak Moscow vs Benfica – UEFA Champions League Qualification 2021| Kick off time, Live Streaming, When and where to watch Spartak Moscow vs Benfica, Live score, Teams, Prediction, Online Channel

Spartak vs Benfica: Spartak Moscow locks horns with Benfica in the 3^rd qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday in Moscow.

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Match Details:

Teams: Spartak Moscow vs Benfica

Date: Wednesday 4^th August, 2021

Time: 10:30 PM IST

Venue: Otkrytiye Arena, Moskva, Russian Federation

🦅 🔒 🔜#SpartakBenfica. 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰. pic.twitter.com/rk8Dq8oWuL

— FC Spartak Moscow (@fcsm_eng) August 3, 2021

MATCH PREVIEW:

The Russian side comes into this clash on the back of a solid 1-0 win against Krylya Sovetov in the Premier League with Sobolev’s second half penalty being the only goal scored.

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This was Spartak’s second match in the Russian Premier League 2021-22 season.

After losing their opener against Rubin, it was a much- needed victory to keep the early momentum in their stride.

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On the other hand, Benfica played out a 1-1 draw against Marseille in a friendly match last Monday with Pizzi’s goal being cancelled out by Marseille’s Payet.

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— SL Benfica (@slbenfica_en) August 3, 2021

The Portuguese side begin their domestic campaign this week against Moreirense and would look to get their Champions League qualification sealed before the same.

Benfica has been in good form with 3 wins, 1 draw and a loss in their last 5 matches. Even Spartak come into this clash with good form on their back.

Both sides last met in the UCL 2012 Group Stage where Benfica triumphed over Spartak.

Cordoza’s brace guided the Portuguese side to a massive three points then.

Line-ups

Spartak Moscow:

Maksimenko, Rasskazov, Gigot, Dzhikiya, Ayrton, Hendrix, Umyarov, Larsson, Ignatov, Moses and Sobolov

Benfica:

Vlachodimos, Gilberto, Otamendi, Vertonghen, Grimaldo, Weigl, Mario, Taarabt, Silva, Seferovic and Pizzi

Prediction: Sparta 0-2 Benfica

We expect Benfica to kick start their UCL Qualification campaign off with a strong win due to the face that they have a number of attacking options who are in form.

The likes of Seferovic, Vertonghen come into this one with good Euro performances and experience on their back.

As a result, they got the more balanced and strong side.

Even with Spartak having begun their domestic campaign, they may find it difficult against Benfica.