Basel vs. Benfica live stream: Watch Champions League online
Basel face Benfica at St. Jakob-Park on Wednesday, Sept. 27. Here’s all the info you need to watch.
Basel come into this Champions League in bad form. They haven’t won a match since Aug. 10. Additionally, they’ve lost each of their last three contests, one of which was a 3-0 rout in Manchester against United in the first group stage match. It’s unlikely Basel have much confidence going into this match. However, this may be their chance since they’re playing at home. If they want a chance to advance, they need to win points at home. Basel have gone five matches without a home win in the Champions League though. The Swiss side are not in the good graces of UEFA. Basel were charged by the governing body because their fans set off fireworks during the team’s loss at Old Trafford in the first match of the group stage. This is Basel’s chance to turn around their level of play, since Benfica aren’t playing their best either.
Like Basel, Benfica come into this match without being at the top of their game. Since losing to CSKA Moscow in the first match of the Champions League group stage, they’ve lost to Boavista and drawn with Braga at home. Benfica have found success against this Swiss side in the past. When they met during the 2011 campaign, the Portuguese side won four points in two matches. Benfica have some great talent that can cause other team’s troubles when playing their best. The striking duo of Jonas and Haris Seferovic has worked wonders for the club. Jonas has scored seven goals in six Liga NOS appearances. Meanwhile, Seferovic has scored three goals in as many matches. Additionally, the midfield has done outstanding in creating tons of chances for this Benfica front line. If they can create similar chances in Switzerland, they might not have any trouble squeezing past the opposing club.
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The Champions League match between Basel and Benfica will be broadcast live on ESPN3. Live streaming is available on WatchESPN, which you can access with your cable or satellite subscriptions, either online or through the WatchESPN app.
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 27
Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Venue: St. Jakob-Park
TV Info: ESPN3
Live Stream: WatchESPN, fuboTV
This match could really go either way, but the home field advantage may be enough to lift Basel over Benfica.