Red Star Belgrade vs Benfica LIVE: Champions League score, line-ups, commentary & stats

Red Star ready to host Benfica in Champions League Group H encounter

On Wednesday, Red Star Belgrade will lock horns with Benfica at the Stadion Rajko Mitic in a crucial UEFA Champions League Group H match. Both teams will be eager to secure a positive result in their quest to progress to the knockout stage.

Strong start for Benfica

Benfica have made a strong start to their Champions League campaign, claiming four points from their opening two matches. They began with a hard-fought 2-1 home win over Maccabi Haifa, before earning a creditable 1-1 draw away to last season's runners-up, Paris Saint-Germain.

Meanwhile, Red Star Belgrade have a point to prove after suffering a disappointing 3-0 defeat to PSG on matchday one. They bounced back with a 2-0 victory over Maccabi Haifa in their second game, but they will need to improve their performance against Benfica to boost their qualification hopes.

Team News

Red Star Belgrade will be without the services of suspended defender Aleksandar Dragovic, while Benfica have no major injury concerns.

Red Star Belgrade possible starting lineup:

• Goalkeeper: Milan Borjan
• Defenders: Strahinja Erakovic, Nemanja Milunovic, Radovan Pankov, Milan Rodic
• Midfielders: Mirko Ivanic, Veljko Nikolic, Guélor Kanga, Stefan Mitrovic
• Forwards: Aleksandar Katai, Richmond Boakye

Benfica possible starting lineup:

• Goalkeeper: Odysseas Vlachodimos
• Defenders: Alexander Bah, Nicolas Otamendi, Antonio Silva, Grimaldo
• Midfielders: Florentino Luis, Enzo Fernández, Rafa Silva, Joao Mario
• Forwards: Gonçalo Ramos, David Neres