On March 7, one of the matches of the Champions League was held. Benfica (Lisbon) and Bruges (Belgium) met.
Benfica vs Brugge - 5:1. UEFA Champions League. Match review, statisticsChampions League
Benfica (Lisbon). - Brugge (Belgium) - 5:1 (2:0)
Goals: Rafa Silva (38), Gonzalo Ramos (45+2), Gonzalo Ramos (57), David Neres (77) - B. Meijer (87).
Warnings: R. Yaremchuk (17), Lang (20), Otamendi (29), L. Silla (43), B. Meijer (48)
Overview of the match Benfica - Brugge:
In a thrilling UEFA Champions League encounter at the Estadio da Luz, Benfica defeated Club Brugge KV with a stunning 5-1 scoreline. The match started with both teams showing their attacking prowess from the start and testing each other's defenses. In the 2nd minute, Benfica looked to have taken the lead thanks to a Joao Mario goal, but his goal was cancelled due to offside. Club Brugge received two yellow cards in a row: R. Yaremchuk and N. Lang were cautioned in the 17th and 20th minutes respectively. Benfica's N. Otamendi also received a yellow card in the 29th minute. Closer to halftime, Benfica finally broke the deadlock in the 38th minute when Rafa Silva headed a brilliant cross into the penalty area. Just before the break, the hosts doubled their lead when G. Ramos, serving up a corner, powerfully headed past the outstretched arms of the Brugge goalkeeper. The second half started when Club Brugge KV made a substitution: R. Onyedika came out instead of N. Lang. However, the Belgian team's hopes of a comeback were dashed when Benfica scored their third goal of the match on 57 minutes.
Once again it was G. Ramos, this time realizing a free kick from close range. On 62 minutes, Club Brugge KV made two more substitutions: Clinton Mata and F. Jutgla came on. Benfica also made two substitutions, releasing Chiquinho and A. Ba instead of D. Neres and Gilberto respectively on 63 minutes. In the 71st minute a penalty was awarded to Benfica, which Joao Mario easily converted, making the score 4-0. 74 minutes into the match, Club Brugge KV made two substitutions: H. Vanaken and M. Riets came on instead of Clinton Mata and R. Jaremchuk. Benfica also made two substitutions: Morato replaced N. Otamendi and Joao Neves came on instead of Joao Mario. In the 75th minute, C. Sova came on for Brugge instead of A. Nous, but it did little to stop the onslaught. In the 77th minute, D. Neres scored Benfica's fifth goal of the match, making the game unattainable for Club Brugge KV. Club Brugge KV managed to score a consolation goal when B. Meyer scored in the 87th minute, but it was too little and too late. Benfica made one last substitution in the 88th minute: Antonio Silva replaced Lucas Verissimo. The match ended in a resounding victory for Benfica, who showed a masterclass in attacking soccer. This victory will undoubtedly give the hosts a much-needed boost ahead of future matches in the UEFA Champions League.
Benfica vs Brugge - 5:1. UEFA Champions League. Match review, statisticsBenfica vs Brugge match statistics:
| Benfica | Brugge | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Goals on goal | 1 |
| 20 | Strokes | 10 |
| 3 | Blocked kicks | 4 |
| 12 | Kicks from the penalty area | 6 |
| 8 | Kicks from behind the penalty box | 4 |
| 2 | Violations | 7 |
| 2 | Corner | 5 |
| 4 | Offsides | 1 |
| 60% | Ball possession | 40% |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 0 | Saves by goalkeeper | 2 |
| 586 | Total assists | 382 |
| 535 | Accurate passes | 317 |
| 91% | Accuracy of transmissions | 83% |
