Barça will seek on Tuesday the pass to the Champions League quarterfinals against Benfica in hard and afternoon circumstances. A tie that is well focused but not closed. In addition, the Portuguese have already proven to be a team that proposes considerably open matches here my keys to this decisive meeting:
1- Mental strength
With just three days to plunge the tragic news of the death of Dr. Miñarro, there is no doubt that the mental is an aspect that will weigh the entire costumes. And this is where Hansi Flick must detect mental states. Because this factor has to be essential when deciding an eleven that, before what happened, seemed very clear. Because those players who are mentally stronger to fully focus on the game are essential that they are mentally stronger. Contemplating changing any of the eleven players that I had in mind can be a possibility in case the technician perceives some very limited encouragement to compete to the fullest.
2- Laparaja Araújo-Iñigo Martínez
The expulsion of Pau Cubarsí forces Hansi Flick to have to break the defensive duo he trusts. And as it happened in the first leg, Ronald Araujo will be the one that enters as a right -handed central one. In Lisbon, with one less, the Uruguayan found a perfect context for its characteristics: establish the line at average height and defend the area of rapid arrival attempts of the Portuguese team. But in Montjuïc it will be totally different since those of Bruno Lage will try to influence what has more difficulties Araújo: the ball outlet. Probably forcing Barça to have to start the plays through his and then press him intense. A good part of Barça’s play construction will depend on its clairvoyance level. Uruguayan foot test and for the team.
Barça tactical key – Benfica
3- Do not open the game
Important to have the most controlled match than in the two preceding matches against the Lisbon team. Because Benfica not only feels comfortable in open matches but is one of the points it will seek to implement. Because any option to advance round goes through an uncontrolled context. And having control does not mean giving up the verticality of the game that has gone so well to the Barca team but to alternate these moments with long possessions and changes in the game rhythm.
Barça tactical key – Benfica
4- Your right side as a weak part
Benfica has a low capital: that of Álvaro Carreras. The former Granada is a capitalist and very title for Bruno Lage. In fact, he is the most used field player and has only had two air games. Your replacement will be Dahl but you will not have the rhythm or coordination or the appropriate profile to defend the left side. With what Barça has to know how to influence, insist and stir its attacks on its right side. Benfica is not a solid team from the defensive and opportunities can reach from any area, but this will be the most favorable sector.
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5- Pavlidis, Florentino and Akturbogu
Vangelis Pavlidis has already demonstrated in the first leg that he is an attacker who not only has a goal but also causes many other things. It generated many problems when he could receive back inside the area and support with some turn action, download with colleagues or auction. In addition, he scored during the National and follows his idyll with the goal (they are already twelve in the last thirteen games). Another proper name is that of Florentino. Because the Portuguese midfielder did not participate in the first leg for injury and is the attack player attack-defense for visitors. It has an average of 44 passes per game. He has not yet had minutes but is so structural that he will probably be in eleven. Attention also Arturkoglu. It was kept during the week and is a danger in depth. He is the second scorer of the team with ten goals between the League and the Champions.
Barça tactical key – Benfica
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