Benfica fans are eagerly awaiting the status of Argentine star Angel Di Maria regarding his participation in the second leg against Barcelona, in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League, scheduled to take place tomorrow, Tuesday, March 11, at the Montjuïc Stadium.

Di Maria missed the first leg due to a muscle injury sustained during the match against Monaco, which forced him to leave the field after just 20 minutes. According to the Spanish newspaper "Marca," the player will undergo a final medical test today, Monday, to determine his readiness.

Barcelona had won the first leg with a score of 1-0, courtesy of a goal from Raphinha, but Benfica still believes in its chances of qualifying for the quarter-finals, especially since they have shown strong performances in recent encounters against the Catalan team.

The team's coach, Bruno Lage, expressed confidence in Di Maria's potential participation, emphasizing that his presence could be the key to turning the tables and achieving a positive result against Barcelona at their home ground.