With a Champions League last-16 tie against either Barcelona or Liverpool on the line, Benfica and Monaco reconvene for the second leg of their playoff battle on Tuesday night at the Estadio da Luz.

Benfica:

Benfica enter the second leg with a crucial 1-0 advantage from last week's win in Monaco. Vangelis Pavlidis' composed finish gives them a slender lead, and the Portuguese giants are in a strong position both domestically and in Europe. With four straight wins, including a 1-0 victory over Santa Clara in the league, they are riding a wave of confidence. At home, they’ve been potent, scoring at least three goals in their last four matches across all competitions. However, their recent Champions League form at the Estadio da Luz has been underwhelming, with only one win in their last eight home games in the competition. Still, their domestic form suggests they can push for a sixth consecutive win and seal their place in the Champions League last-16.

Monaco:

Monaco have their work cut out after falling 1-0 at home, and their away form in recent months has been dreadful, with four consecutive losses on the road in all competitions. They haven't won in their last 10 away games in the Champions League, and their current slump means they are at risk of going three successive away matches in Europe without scoring. However, they showed signs of life in a sensational 7-1 win over Nantes in Ligue 1, with January signing Mika Biereth bagging a hat-trick. The young striker will be key if Monaco are to turn the tie around, but their woeful record against Benfica in European competitions (winless in five meetings) casts doubt on their ability to overturn the deficit in Portugal. Monaco will need a near-perfect performance if they are to avoid being knocked out by the Eagles once again.

Prediction：2-2

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