Strong starters Monaco welcome an in-form Benfica side to the Stade Louis II on matchday five of the Champions League on Wednesday night.

Monaco: 

The Ligue 1 side have been in exceptional form recently, winning their last three games in all competitions, including a 3-2 victory over Brest at the weekend. Adi Hutter’s side sit comfortably in third place in their Champions League group, with 10 points from four matches, and are just behind unbeaten Liverpool and Sporting Lisbon. Their home form has been particularly strong, with only one defeat in nine games across all competitions this season, including a win over Barcelona. Monaco’s return to the Champions League knockout rounds looks promising after a six-year absence, and their potent attack will be key to securing another positive result at home.

Benfica: 

After a shaky start under new manager Bruno Lage, Benfica have bounced back with a string of strong performances, notably a 4-1 thrashing of Porto in the domestic league. However, their Champions League campaign has been inconsistent, with a dominant 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid followed by losses to Feyenoord and Bayern Munich. Benfica will be looking to build on their recent domestic success and secure a vital win on the road in Monaco. A major challenge for the Portuguese side will be overcoming their poor record in France, where they have never won in the Champions League (drawing three and losing five in eight visits).

Prediction：Benfica

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