Benfica face Basel at Estádio da Luz on Tuesday, Dec. 5. Here’s all the info you need to watch.
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Benfica have been eliminated from European competition after losing their first five Champions League games. Basel will continue in Europe regardless of what happens in Tuesday’s game. The Swiss club enter the final group stage game in second place behind Manchester United but are level on points with CSKA Moscow. If the two teams remain level on points after Tuesday’s games, Basel will advance due to their superior head-to-head record.
Benfica can play the role of spoiler if they can beat Basel on Tuesday. With nothing to lose, Rui Vitória’s team will likely come out and attack, with Jonas leading the way. The Brazilian striker has scored 16 goals in all competitions but has yet to score in Champions League.
Basel shocked Manchester United in their last game, defeating the English giants 1-0. In the first meeting against Benfica, Basel dominated the Portuguese club, winning 5-0 at St. Jakob Park. Striker Dimitri Oberlin scored twice in the first meeting against Benfica and is the club’s leading scorer in Champions League despite being only 20-years-old. Michael Lang scored the winner against United and is having a career year under first-year manager Raphael Wicky. Under Wicky, Lang has moved from right-back to the midfield. Lang has scored eight goals this season in all competitions, the most on Basel.
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The Champions League match between Benfica and Basel will be broadcast live online. Live streaming is available on Fox Sports Go, which you can access with your cable or satellite subscription, either online or through their app.
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 5
Start Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Stadium: Estadio da Luz
TV info: Online only
Live Stream: Fox Sports Go, Fubo.TV
CSKA Moscow can pass Basel in the group if Basel lose to Benfica and CSKA pick up a point against Manchester United. Whichever team finishes third in the group will advance to the Europa League.