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Problem in the plane delays Benfica's departure to Berlin

The "reds" delegation left with an hour late to the German capital. The team trains at 17.30GMT, in Berlin's Olympiastadion.

A problem in the plane that would carry Benfica to Germany, led to the departure's delay of about an hour, of the "red" team towards Berlin. This delay will have no effect on the outlined program by Jorge Jesus. The team will train at 17.00 in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin.

The game against Hertha is scheduled for Thursday, at 20.05GMT(online live transmission here).

The Portuguese international Fábio Coentrão didn't traveled with the team for beeing injured.

In game counting for the 16finals of League Europe, Benfica looks for their first victory on German soil, in Europeans competitions.

Temperature zero to four degrees minus, possibility of snow and rain is the scenario for tomorrow in Berlin.

It's likely that Juli0 Cesar income Quim in goal, as has been customary in Europe League, and Di Maria is back as holder in the starting XI.
Another change in the starting lineup should be the entry of Carlos Martins for the post of Aimar.

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