Portuguese giants Benfica have a tough Europa League draw to navigate if they want to qualify for the round of 16 of the competition after they were drawn against Arsenal in the round of 32. The draw for the Europa League round of 32 was held on Monday afternoon and it pitted Benfica with the Gunners.

Ahead of the double legged game next year, Benfica and Arsenal are enjoying contrasting fortunes in their respective in their respective leagues. Benfica are second in the Portuguese topflight behind league leaders Sporting Lisbon after nine matches in the Portuguese Primeira Liga this term. Benfica have 21 points from the nine games played and are just two points off leaders Sporting Lisbon who have 23 points from the opening nine matches of the season.
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