Marchisio expects difficult Benfica test

Antonio Conte's side visit Estadio da Luz for the first-leg clash against a side that was crowned Portuguese champions for the 33rd time at the weekend.

Benfica have considerable pedigree in the Europa League having lost the 2013 final 2-1 to Chelsea and reached the semi-finals three times in the last four seasons.

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