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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

How to watch Benfica vs Barcelona: TV channel and live stream for Champions League today

Barcelona beat Benfica 5-4 during the revamped league phase of the competition earlier in the season - (Getty Images)

Benfica and Barcelona renew hostilities in the Champions League, having served up an instant classic earlier in the season.

The two sides met during the revamped league phase towards the end of January with Barcelona coming out on top in a nine-goal thriller at the

That result ultimately helped Barcelona secure a top eight finish, whilst Benfica required a two-legged playoff tie against Monaco to stay in the competition.

Nevertheless, it has set up two blockbuster round of 16 ties.

CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW BENFICA VS BARCELONA LIVE!

The first leg of this season’s meeting will be at the Estadio da Luz, before the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys - Barca’s temporary home whilst the Camp Nou is being renovated - stages the return fixture next week.

Will it be a repeat of the league phase encounter six weeks ago or will Benfica gain a measure of revenge and inflict a first defeat on Hansi Flick’s side since December?

Here’s everything you need to know about where to watch...

How to watch Benfica vs Barcelona

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 3. Coverage starts at 7.45pm GMT ahead of an 8pm kick-off.

Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Discovery+ app and website.

Live blog: You can follow all the action with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog!

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