UEFA Champions League Qualifying: Where to watch PAOK vs Benfica live on September 15, 2020

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The two teams are a game away from playing in this season's competition and will hope to secure the best result in Tuesday night's clash.

Match Preview

Portuguese giants Benfica will travel to Greece to take on PAOK in what is a single-elimination qualification game ahead of this season's UEFA Champions League. The Eagles begin the new season on the back of a rather disappointing end to the 2019/2020 campaign, having missed out on winning the Portuguese Primeira title at the 11th hour.

A second-place finish behind FC Porto meant that the Lisbon club will get another shot at European football, this time under the purview of Jorge Jesus. The Portuguese manager returned to the club this summer after a successful one-year stint with Flamengo in Brazil.

The 66-year-old coach has already laid the blueprint for what could be an exciting year for Benfica, guiding them to three successive wins in the preseason. In the grand scheme of things, the Eagles have registered seven wins in their last 10 matches, losing two and drawing one. In contrast, the opponent they face boasts similar numbers and could be a handful going into Tuesday's test.

Following another remarkable season in the Greek Super League, PAOK were made to settle for the second position due after being deducted seven-point by the football federation. Nevertheless, the White-Blacks remain a force to be reckoned with considering the fact that they have not lost a single one of their last 10 outings in all competitions.

In the off-season, Abel Ferreira's men maintained their upward trajectory, winning their only friendly game against Panathinaikos by a lone goal. Prior to that, the Greek outfit defeated Besiktas in the second round qualifying game to set up Tuesday's date with Benfica. They subsequently commenced this season's Super League on a good note by defeating AE Larisa 1:0 at home.

What is the head to head record of PAOK vs Benfica?

The most recent meeting between PAOK and Benfica happened in the 2018-19 Champions League qualifying rounds. The latter booked their spot to feature in the main competition by securing a 5-2 aggregate win (1-1 at home and 4-1 away). In all, the two teams have met six times. Benfica have won four of the games, drawing one and losing the other.

Team news: Who is injured or suspended for PAOK vs Benfica?

PAOK will be without starters Douglas Augusto and Rodrigo for the clash with Benfica. The pair are yet to make a full return from respective injury spells. For Benfica, only Alejandro Grimaldo remains a doubt as he recovers from a knock.