Benfica vs Salzburg Red Bull: Can the Portuguese Premier League champion resist the attack of the Austrian team away from home? On September 21 of the 2023-2024 Champions League, the first round of Group D will be fiercely contested. Benfica will play Salzburg Red Bull away. This will be a much watched comparison
Benfica vs Salzburg Red Bull: Can the Portuguese Premier League champion resist the attack of the Austrian team away from home?
On September 21 of the 2023-2024 Champions League, the first round of Group D will be fiercely contested. Benfica will play Salzburg Red Bull away. This will be a closely watched game, and both teams are eager to get a good start in the Champions League this season.
Benfica, as the champion of the Portuguese Premier League, has always been a strong team in European football. They have performed well in the past few seasons, and have also made some achievements in the Champions League. However, Benfica failed to enter the knockout phase in the Champions League last season, which undoubtedly brought them some regrets. Therefore, they are eager to achieve better results this season.
Salzburg Red Bull is the representative of Austrian football. Although their achievements on the European stage are relatively mediocre, their performances in domestic leagues in recent years are very excellent. They have won the championship of the Austrian Premier League for several consecutive seasons, and have also made some outstanding performances in the Europa League. They hope to use the stage of the Champions League to further enhance their strength and popularity.
This game will be the first match between the two teams, so both sides have relatively limited understanding of their opponents. Benfica are playing away from home. They need to overcome the strange environment and the pressure of the visiting fans. However, Salzburg Red Bull hopes to make use of its home advantage to give play to its advantages and create trouble for its opponents.
Benfica's offensive strength is strong. They have a group of excellent forwards and midfielders, and their cooperation is very tacit. The Salzburg Red Bull are famous for their solid defense and fast counterattack, and they have demonstrated excellent teamwork ability in the past games.
The result of this game will have an important impact on the qualification situation of Group D. Both sides hope to win in the first round of the competition, so as to accumulate confidence and motivation for the subsequent games. Therefore, this game is destined to be a confrontation full of suspense and attractions.
No matter what the final result is, we expect Benfica and Salzburg Red Bull to show a wonderful game and bring fans an unforgettable football feast. Let's wait and see to witness the confrontation between the two teams!