Benfica v Atletico Madrid: How to watch, TV channel, kick-off time, head-to-head stats and team news

Benfica and Atletico Madrid both posted 2-1 wins on matchday one of this season's UEFA Champions League and the Iberian rivals will be aiming to build on those opening successes when they clash at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon.

How to watch Benfica v Atletico Madrid and TV channel

Benfica v Atletico Madrid is available to watch live in the UK on TNT Sports 7.

Benfica v Atletico Madrid kick-off time, date and venue

Benfica v Atletico Madrid will kick off at 20:00 BST on Wednesday 2nd October and is being played at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal.

Benfica v Atletico Madrid stats and head-to-head record (H2H)

Benfica have recovered from a surprise defeat at Famalicao in their first match of the season to win six and draw one of their subsequent seven matches in all competitions.

The Eagles put five past Gil Vicente in their latest home outing on Saturday and they have now won their last eight competitive matches at their Lisbon base.

Atleti remain unbeaten this season after Angel Correa's stoppage-time equaliser in Sunday's tempestuous Madrid derby against Real. 

It is nine years since the two sides last met in the UEFA Champions League. Benfica were 2-1 winners in the Spanish capital in their first meeting before Atleti gained revenge with a 2-1 success of their own in Lisbon.

Benfica v Atletico Madrid head-to-head record (H2H)

Benfica wins	1
Draws	0
Atletico Madrid wins	1

 *H2H stats refer to all competitions

Benfica v Atletico Madrid team news

Benfica team news

Midfielder Renato Sanches remains sidelined with an injury sustained at the end of August and Tiago Gouveia is a doubt due to a shoulder complaint.

Atletico Madrid team news

Veteran full-back Cesar Azpilicueta is unavailable and Atleti are also likely to be without Pablo Barrios for the trip to Lisbon.

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