Benfica VS Aarhus AGF

Benfica, a traditional powerhouse in the Portuguese Super League with rich European competition experience, will play at home at the Estádio da Luz. They have a fierce attacking firepower at home, achieving big - score victories in the European qualifying matches on their home ground. Pavlidis is in great form, and after a 7 - 0 away win in the previous league, the team's morale is high. With a deep squad, only a few rotation players are injured, and the main lineup remains intact. On the other hand, AaB has dropped from the UEFA Champions League qualifying to the Europa League. As a Danish Superliga team, they are suffering from an injury crisis in the middle and back - field. Key players like the main central defender Tingager and midfielder Poulsen are out, which has significantly weakened their defensive pressure - resistance. They once suffered a heavy defeat in an away European game, showing many defensive flaws on the road. Their strategy is mainly to sit deep and wait for counter - attack opportunities. There are no official head - to - head records between the two teams. Benfica is expected to dominate the game with high - pressing and ball - control tactics. AaB will focus on defending and seizing the chance to counter - attack. The first leg of the two - legged tie is crucial. Although there is an objective gap in strength, there are still many uncertainties in the game.