Holders Arsenal travel to Benfica in the Women’s UEFA Champions League on Thursday night.
The European champions were beaten in their opener against Lyon and will be keen to get back on track in the second fixture of the league phase. Benfica also lost on matchday one, away at Juventus.
Renée Slegers head into the contest in improved spirits after a 1-0 win over Brighton in the WSL at the weekend. That win ended a four-game winless run for the Gunners across all competitions.
Arsenal Women XI vs Benfica – Predicted lineup and team news
Arsenal team news
The North Londoners remain without the influence of Leah Williamson, with the club captain still sidelined with a knee issue. Williamson has not featured since sustaining the issue while representing England at Euro 2025.
Chloe Kelly and Beth Mead are pushing for a place in the starting side after limited involvement in the opening weeks of the campaign. Alessia Russo, who scored against Lyon on matchday one, will lead the line.
Arsenal Women possible starting lineup vs Benfica
Arsenal Women predicted XI: Van Domselaar; Fox, Reid, Catley, McCabe; Maanum, Little, Caldentey; Mead, Kelly, Russo.
When is Benfica vs Arsenal?
Benfica host Arsenal in the Women’s Champions League on Thursday 16th October 2025. Kick-off in Portugal is 8pm BST.
How to watch Benfica vs Arsenal?
You can watch the game live on Disney+. The Standard with Ads plan usually costs £5.99 a month.
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