The UEFA Europa League quarter-finals heat up as Benfica vs Marseille face each other today. Kickoff commences at 21:00 Central European Time, promising an exciting battle between two historic European clubs.

Their Recent Perfromance

The Eagles, as Benfica is fondly called, began their European journey in the Champions League. Despite finishing third in a challenging group, Benfica displayed their resilience by defeating Salzburg 3-1 in the final group stage match, securing a crucial Europa League spot.

Their knockout rounds journey saw them overcome Toulouse (2-1 on aggregate) and Rangers (3-2 on aggregate). However, their recent form paints a mixed picture. They've won three, drawn one, and lost one in their last five games, with the sole defeat coming against their Portuguese rivals, Sporting.

On the other hand, Marseille found themselves in a competitive Europa League group alongside Ajax, Brighton, and AEK Athens. They managed a respectable 11 points, narrowly missing out on the group stage top spot.

Their knockout stage performances have been impressive. They comfortably dispatched Shakhtar Donetsk (5-3 on aggregate) and Villarreal (4-2 on aggregate). However, their recent domestic form has been concerning, with only one win in their last five matches.

Interesting Facts And Prediction On The Benfica vs Marseille Match

The last meeting between Benfica and Marseille was a tight affair, ending in a 1-1 draw in 2021. Interestingly, Marseille's recent form adds a layer of intrigue to this Europa League encounter. They've lost their last four matches and haven't kept a clean sheet in eight away games.

In stark contrast, Benfica boasts an undefeated run in their last eight home matches and a remarkable scoring streak of 19 games.

While both teams have shown inconsistencies this season, Benfica's recent form and home advantage make them slight favorites for the first leg of the Benfica vs Marseille Europa League quarter-final. However, Marseille's experience and potential for an upset cannot be disregarded. This clash promises to be a captivating battle, with the winner taking a significant step closer to Europa League glory.

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