Benfica vs Atl. Madrid Prediction & Betting Tips (2 October)

Led by its Turkish recruit Kerem Akturkoglu, Benfica won its first day of the Champions League on the very hostile pitch of Red Star Belgrade 1-2. Enough to get this European campaign off to a great start, especially as the Eagles were already four games unbeaten in the league, including three victories against Casa Pia 3-0, Estrela 1-0 and Santa Clara 4-1. The Luz residents remained in this good dynamic after their success in Belgrade by beating Boavista on the road 0-3 and Gil Vicente last weekend in the championship 5-1. Angel Di Maria's partners are therefore undefeated for seven games in all competitions, 6 wins, 1 draw. Opposed to Real Madrid on Sunday evening as part of the Madrid derby, Atlético Madrid came from very far away to snatch a point in stoppage time 1-1, thanks to a goal from the unbeatable Angel Correa.

However, to stay in the championship, this is not a good result for the Colchoneros who are still 5 lengths behind FC Barcelona, ​​leader of the elite. In the Champions League, the Madrilenians scared themselves during the first day, they ended up winning against the Germans RB Leipzig, all with yet another masterclass from Griezmann, author of a goal and an assist 2 -1. Finally, since the start of the season, Atlético has not yet suffered defeat in all competitions for a fairly pleasant record of 5 wins and 4 draws.

Eternal hope of world football, Renato Sanches returned to where it all began (PSG, loan) but he remains injured and absent for this game. Also absent from Tiago Gouveia (1 goal, 1 assist in the league). Injured recently, Bah returned to the group in the championship and he should be present this evening like Aursnes (1 goal, 1 cake in the championship) who is announced uncertain but well started in the championship last weekend. Rookie Kerem Akturkoglu (ex-Galatasaray) is acclimatizing wonderfully under his new colors (2 goals, 2 offerings in the league) including a goal in the Champions League in Belgrade. Note the presence in this squad of his compatriot and international Kokcu (2 pawns, 3 cakes in the league) or even Angel Di Maria (1 goal, 1 assist in the league) without forgetting Otamendi, Florentino and Pavlidis (2 goals each in championship).

Opposite, as often, Pablo Barrios will remain on the absent bench (injury) in the same way as Cesar Azpilicueta (physical overload). On the other hand, Thomas Lemar (too often injured) returned to the group for the Madrid derby but he did not play (too short physically). Clément Lenglet, arrived on loan from FC Barcelona, ​​does not play a match with the Cholo. A Cholo which has quality offensive players with of course, the legend of the club and top scorer in the history of the club at the same time, Antoine Griezmann (2 goals, 3 assists in La Liga), the Argentinian world champion Julian Alvarez, without forgetting his compatriot Angel Correa, heroic scorer in the Madrid derby to tie the two contenders.