#7 Benfica vs Borussia Dortmund
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The worst defence of the group stages will square off against the record-highest scorers as the leaky defence of Benfica takes on the free-flowing attack of Dortmund. The Germans set a new Champions League record by scoring 21 goals in the group stages this season. Benfica, meanwhile, reached the knockout stages after amassing the lowest points (8) of the 16 teams that qualified whereas Borussia Dortmund beat Real Madrid to the top spot.
Players to watch out for
- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has scored in all four of his Champions League starts this season (4 goals) while teammate Marco Reus has scored 10 goals and delivered four assists in his last 11 Champions League matches.
- Eduardo Salvio has been Benfica's go-to player this season and has had a hand in five of his side's eight Champions League goals.
Key stats
- Benfica reached the knockout stages for the second season in a row. This has never happened in the Portuguese side's history.
- Borussia Dortmund have qualified for the Champions League knockout stages in each of their last four seasons, finishing top on each occasion.
Prediction
Borussia Dortmund might find it tough to win away from home but will rip through Benfica's defence at Signul Iduna.
First leg - Benfica 1-1 Borussia Dortmund
Second leg Borussia Dortmund 3-0 Benfica
