Barcelona enters this match with a formidable home record and an impressive attacking prowess, averaging 3.22 goals per game this season. Their offensive strength is further highlighted by their high possession rate of 60% and a remarkable 88.89% of matches featuring over 2.5 goals. On the other hand, Benfica, while not as dominant, has shown resilience with an average of 1.82 goals per game and a solid defensive setup, conceding 1.45 goals on average. The head-to-head statistics favor Barcelona, but Benfica's tactical discipline could pose challenges. Barcelona's tactical approach is likely to focus on maintaining possession and exploiting their attacking talents, while Benfica may adopt a counter-attacking strategy to capitalize on any defensive lapses by the hosts.