UEFA Champions League preview

Wednesday, 13 April 2016 17:18

Lionel Messi is just one goal away from 500 for club and country when they travel to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday. Out of form Barcelona have just one point from their last three La Liga games, but hold 2-1 lead going into the match against their Spanish rivals. Atletico will be without suspended striker Fernando Torres, who scored in the first leg before being sent off. Elsewhere, Benfica will be without suspended striker Jonas as they host Bayern Munich and attempt to overturn the 1-0 deficit.

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