Which Team Is Better in EAFC 25: Benfica vs Barcelona

Discover the current standings of Benfica and Barcelona in the Champions League and see who has the upper hand in EAFC 25.

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Lamine Yamal (Source: EA Sports)

The clash between Benfica and Barcelona is going to be intense as both clubs are currently third in their respective leagues. However, in the UCL table, Barcelona comfortably sits in the second position with Benfica in the fifteenth position. A win for Barcelona will see them go to the top of the table while a win for Benfica sees them jump to the third position.

Before the match, let us see which team currently holds the edge in the virtual pitch in EAFC 25.

Benfica vs Barcelona

Barcelona Starting XI:

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Barcelona’s starting XI in EAFC 25. (Source: EA Sports)
  • GK: ter Stegen (89)
  • LB: Balde (81)
  • CB: Araújo (85)
  • CB: Christensen (83)
  • RB: Koundé (85)
  • CDM: de Jong (87)
  • CM: Pedri (86)
  • CM: Olmo (84)
  • LW: Raphinha (84)
  • ST: Lewandowski (88)
  • RW: Yamal (81)

Barcelona lines up in the 4-3-3 holding position. Lewandowski is the primary striker for the team and receives support from Raphinha and Yamal from the wings. Pedri and Olmo are the two central midfielders for Barcelona and are assisted by De Jong in the defensive midfielder position.

The backline consists of two fullbacks Balde and Kounde with Araujo and Christensen in the center-back position. Ter Stegen stands in goal for Barcelona.

Benfica Starting XI:

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Benfica starting XI in EAFC 25. (Source: EA Sports, EASYSBC)
  • GK: Trubin (78)
  • LB: Aursnes (80)
  • CB: Otamendi (81)
  • CB: António Silva (79)
  • RB: Bah (79)
  • CM (Playmaker): Kökçü (81)
  • CM (Box-to-Box): Renato Sanches (79)
  • CM (Holding): Florentino (79)
  • LW: João Mário (68)
  • ST: Pavlidis (79)
  • RW: Di María (83)

Benfica utilizes the 4-3-3 formation in EAFC 25. Pavlidis, Di Maria, and Joao Mario are deployed in the forward positions. The attackers are assisted by the midfield trio of Kokcu, Sanches, and Florentino.

The back four consists of a double center-back pivot with Otamendi and Silva with Aursnes and Bah in the fullback positions. Trubin stands in goal for Benfica.

Conclusion

Barcelona is the overall better team in EAFC 25 than Benfica. The attacking trio of Raphinha, Lewandowski, and Yamal is better than the forwards of Benfica. Barcelona also has higher quality players in the midfield and defensive positions which gives them an upper hand.

However, things might be different when both teams meet in the Champions League as experienced players like Di Maria, Otamendi, and Joao Mario might be the difference makers for Benfica.


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