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UEFA Youth League preview: 'Everyone is excited for Benfica tie'

Barry Lewtas has every confidence his players will do the club proud as Liverpool U19s prepare to face Benfica in their UEFA Youth League last-16 tie in Portugal on Tuesday afternoon.

The encounter at Benfica's academy is on the same day as the Reds' first team face Chelsea in the FA Cup, but regardless of the personnel he has available, Lewtas insists his side will be eager to test themselves on the big stage.

Ahead of the 3pm GMT kick-off on Tuesday, read on for Lewtas' pre-match preview...

On a return to European action for the young Reds…

Everyone is excited, the staff as well as the players.