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Toulouse hosts Benfica in the round of 32 second leg of the Europa League, this Thursday (6:45 p.m.). Here is all the essential information for this match.
Beaten in Lisbon despite a very encouraging performance (1-2), Toulouse approaches its second round against the Eagles with a taste of revenge. “ We would have preferred to finish at 1-1 rather than concede this goal in the last minute, that’s for sure. But tomorrow (Thursday), we will see a different match than the first leg. We won’t have a choice, it’s true. We need to study the different options for scoring, even if Benfica will also want to score. We will have to seize our opportunities. I think we are going to experience different situations in this match, there are so many possible scenarios. You have to prepare for it“explained Carles Martinez Novell.
The Téfécé coach approaches this big match with ambition: “ I think so given the expectations of the entire club, the city and the supporters. It’s incredible to play in the European Cup, it’s a unique experience. We want to stay there and show that we can go further. Everyone has a good feeling. We must also take advantage of it, try to have fun, even if it is not easy in these circumstances. But I’m sure we’ll give everything we have.“
The expected compositions
Toulouse : Remains – Desler, Nicolaisen, Costa, Diarra – Spierings, Sierro – Donnum, Ghobo, Suazo – Dallinga.
Benfica : Trubin – Bah, Silva, Otamendi, Morato – Neves, Kocku – Di Maria, Silva, Mario – Cabral.
Where to watch the game ?
This round of 32 second leg of the Europa League between Toulouse and Benfica Lisbon will be broadcast this Thursday evening on RMC Sport 3, from 6:45 p.m. It will also be possible to watch it on the RMC Sport group’s streaming platform.
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