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For Benfica and Marseille, the Europa League represents the only opportunity to win major silverware this season.
Benfica are second in the Primeira Liga but Sporting are poised to win the championship soon, while they were eliminated from the Taca de Portugal by Sporting, too.
Marseille, meanwhile, are down in eighth in Ligue 1 and face a battle to qualify for Europe next season.
Benfica Team News and predicted XI
Fredrik Aursnes was sent off against Sporting and will be suspended for the next league game but that obviously doesn’t apply here so he is fine to feature in the back four.
Barring any last-minute fitness issues, Benfica have their full Europa League roster to choose from.
Benfica (4-2-3-1): Trubin; Bah, A Silva, Otamendi, Aursnes; Neves, Luis; R Silva, Neres, Di Maria; Cabral.
Marseille Team News and predicted XI
Marseille, on the other hand, have a flurry of injury issues they need to contend with.
Michael Murillo, Bilal Nadir, Valentin Rongier and Pedro Ruiz are definite absentees, while Chancel Mbemba will be assessed closer to kick-off.
Marseille (4-3-3): Lopez; Mbemba, Gigot, Balerdi, Merlin; Kondogbia, Veretout, Harit; Ndiaye, Henrique, Aubameyang.
For all of the analysis of the match as it happens live, check out our Preview and Live Update page for the game.
FAQs
What time does the match start? The match kicks off at 20:00 on the 11th of April, 2024.
What was the score the last time Benfica played Marseille? In July of 2021, the clubs played out a 1-1 draw in a summer friendly.
What is Benfica’s next match? After Marseille, Benfica face Moreirense in the Primeira Liga.
What is Marseille’s next match? After Benfica, Marseille face Benfica again in the return leg in France.
Who is Benfica’s top scorer? Rafa Silva has scored 12 Primeira Liga goals this season. Angel Di Maria has scored three in the Europa League.
Who is Marseille’s top scorer? Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has 11 goals in Ligue 1 and nine goals in the Europa League this season.
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