Benfica head coach Jorge Jesus insists the Europa League is not a "lifeline" to save their ailing season as he plots the downfall of Arsenal in their round-of-32 tie. Both legs will be played at neutral venues due to current coronavirus restrictions on travel, meaning Benfica will host the first leg in Rome's Stadio Olimpico on Thursday night. The return leg a week later will not take place in London but will instead be played in Greece at the the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium – home of Olympiacos. Benfica head into the first leg having won just two of their last eight matches in all competitions, a run which leaves them fourth in the Primeira Liga – 13 points adrift of...
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