The Blaugrana’s top scorer started last week’s opening clash away in Lisbon which Barca beat Benfica 1-0 despite the dismissal of teenage defender Pau Cubarsi midway through the first half, with Raphinha netting the only goal of the game shortly past the hour mark.

Benfica attempts to make the comeback as we continue our Champions League odds series with a Barcelona-Benfica prediction and pick.

Barcelona has been able to focus on preparing for its Champions League return match against Benfica after the death of team doctor Carles Miñarro, coach Hansi Flick said on Monday. Miñarro died on Saturday a few hours before Barcelona's Spanish league match against Osasuna,