Will Olympique de Marseille Survive their Europa League Quarter-final Hurdle against Benfica?

Get ready for a thrilling quarter-final of the between Olympique de () and Benfica Lisbonne! This high-stakes clash is set to take place on Thursday, 18th April at 21 hours at the iconic Stade Vélodrome.

Match Details

Renowned German referee, Felix Zwayer will be officiating this crucial game. For those who cannot make it to the stadium, the match will be broadcasted on M6 and Canal+ Foot. Providing commentary will be the dynamic duo, Xavier Domergue and Jean-Marc Ferreri.

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Team Performance

The OM squad is currently navigating choppy waters as they came out on the wrong side of a 2-1 scoreline in the first leg match against Benfica at Lisbonne. Their struggles are further highlighted by a streak of five consecutive defeats, which has greatly dented their confidence.

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Predicted Line-Ups

The potential team compositions have been speculated for both sides. OM could potentially field Pau Lopez, Mbemba, Balerdi, Gigot, Soglo, Ounahi, Kondogbia, Veretout, Ndiaye, Aubameyang and Harit. Notable missing players include Clauss, Merlin, Onana, Meité and Garcia.

On the other hand, Benfica seems likely to start with Trublin, Bah, Antonio Silva, Otamendi, Aursnes, Neves, Florentino, Di Maria, Rafa Silva, David Neres and Tengstedt. Tomas Araujo is a notable absence from the anticipated line-up.

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Current Scenario

The scales seem to tip slightly in Benfica's favour as they emerged victorious in the first leg match against OM. Adding to their advantage is a recent 3-0 win against Moreirense in the , which has undoubtedly boosted their morale ahead of this clash.

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