It appears that Barca has steadied in a current five-match unbeaten run that includes a comprehensive 5-2 romp past Real Madrid in the final of the Spanish Supercopa (not Liga) last Sunday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. But it's in this competition where Hansi Flick's side has fared best, sitting only behind Liverpool into Matchday 7 and in solid position to cruise into the Round of 16 and bypass the Knockout playoffs. Note that Robert Lewandowski has been in top form in the Champs League and leads the competition with seven goals. Meanwhile Benfica has cooled considerably in the UCL after its quick start, losing three of four since that shock win over Atletico de Madrid back on October 2. Play Barcelona on Moneyline.