The Blaugrana have been among the top teams in the Champions League this season, occupying second place in the league standings with five wins and 15 points through six games. Hansi Flick's men secured a big win last time out in the competition, defeating Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in Germany in early December.

The Champions League resumes on Tuesday as the penultimate matchday of the league phase kicks off. Among the teams involved are Benfica and

Barcelona are just about hanging onto the coat tails of Real Madrid in LaLiga, although they have fallen seven points off the top despite some good recent results. Their Champions League run has been spectacular; they are sitting in the second spot in the league phase, just behind Liverpool.

FC Barcelona's squad list for its Champions League league phase trip to Benfica on Tuesday had an unexpected surprise when published at the turn of the week.

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has played down talk of his side lifting the Champions League trophy this year, insisting he is only focused on winning Tuesday's clash at Benfica.

Barcelona have only 1 loss in revamped league phase, while Benfica faced 2 defeats, 3 wins as of matchday 7 - Anadolu Ajansı

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has on Monday moved to reveal his appreciation for the talents of a member of the attacking ranks at Benfica.This, of course, comes as Barcelona prepare to lock horns

Soccer Benfica Training

La Liga giants Barcelona will be forced to contend with the talents of Ángel Di María in the club’s upcoming showdown with Benfica.This comes with the Argentine having today received the medical