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Egypt Premier LeagueBenfica vs AZ Alkmaar: kickoff time, lineups and prediction, 28 January
Europa League, Round 8
What to know
Benfica host AZ Alkmaar in round 8 of the Europa League on Thursday 28 January 2027. Kickoff is at 23:00 Mecca time at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, Lisboa.
- Benfica have scored in each of their last 10 matches.
- 68,100 seats at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
Which channel shows Benfica vs AZ Alkmaar?
Channels showing this match, by country.
Broadcasters have not been announced yet. Check back closer to kickoff.
Form
The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.
BenficaWho is out: Benfica and AZ Alkmaar
Benfica
Gonçalo OliveiraUnknown Injury
AZ Alkmaar
Denso Kasius Groin Injury
Hobie VerhulstNo Eligibility, until 29 Jan
Stadium: Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica
Table: Europa League
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Juventus |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 3 |
| 2 |  Crystal Palace |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 3 |
| 3 |  Sparta Praha |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 4 |  Beşiktaş |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 5 |  Union Saint-Gilloise |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 6 |  Ferencvárosi |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 7 | Benfica |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 8 |  Bayer 04 Leverkusen |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 9 |  OFI |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 10 |  Olympique Lyonnais |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 11 |  Torreense |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 12 |  AFC Bournemouth |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 13 |  Olympiacos F.C. |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 14 |  Salzburg |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 15 |  Omonia Nicosia |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 16 |  Sunderland |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 17 |  Rennes |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 18 |  Hapoel Be'er Sheva |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 19 |  Dinamo Zagreb |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 20 |  Sturm Graz |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 21 |  Jagiellonia Białystok |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 22 |  Real Sociedad |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 23 |  Anderlecht |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 24 |  Lillestrøm |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 25 | AZ Alkmaar |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 26 |  Celta de Vigo |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 27 |  Levski Sofia |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 28 |  Celtic |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 29 |  TSG Hoffenheim |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 30 |  AC Milan |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 31 |  Celje |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 32 |  Olympique Marseille |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 33 |  Ararat-Armenia |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 34 |  Viktoria Plzeň |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 35 |  Lech Poznań |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 0 |
| 36 |  NEC Nijmegen |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -5 | 0 |
Questions and answers
What time does Benfica vs AZ Alkmaar kick off?
Benfica vs AZ Alkmaar kicks off on Thursday 28 January 2027 at 23:00 Mecca time (20:00 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.
Which channel is showing Benfica vs AZ Alkmaar?
Broadcasters have not been announced yet. This page updates as soon as they are.
Where is Benfica vs AZ Alkmaar being played?
At Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica in Lisboa, which holds 68,100 people.
How can I watch Benfica vs AZ Alkmaar if it isn't shown in my country?
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