Benfica - Toulouse - 2:1. Europa League. Match review, statistics

On 15 February, one of the matches of the Europa League in football took place. Benfica (Lisbon) and Toulouse (France) met.

Europa League

Benfica (Lisbon) - Toulouse (France) - 2:1 (0:0)
Goals: Di Maria (68), Di Maria (90+8) - Mikkel Desler (75)

Warnings: Stijn Spierings (37), Mikkel Desler (43), G. Restes (58), N. Skytta (90+2). Skytta (90+2), O. Kökçu (90+2), C. Mavissa Elebi (90+2), C. Mavissa Elebi (90+7), F. Magri (90+8)

Benfica vs Toulouse match review:

In a thrilling match between Benfica and Toulouse in the UEFA Europa League, played at the legendary Estadio da Luz stadium, both teams showed their skill and determination. After a goalless first half, the match ended 2-1 in favour of Benfica. The first half was a tight contest, with both teams showing resilience in defence. In the 37th minute, Toulouse player S. Spierings received a yellow card, and in the 43rd minute another yellow card was given to M. Desler, which shows the intensity of the match. With the start of the second half the tension increased and the game became more dynamic. Toulouse continued to receive yellow cards, and in the 58th minute J. Restes received a warning. However, it was Benfica who made the first breakthrough in the 68th minute when a penalty was awarded. A. Di Maria stepped up to the spot and converted the penalty to put Benfica ahead. In response, Toulouse made their first two substitutions in the 70th minute, bringing on A. Donnum and M. Diarra.

The tactical changes seemed to have an immediate impact when M. Desler scored just five minutes later, levelling the score at 1-1. Both teams made one more substitution each in an attempt to snatch victory late on. In the 77th minute, Toulouse brought on T. Dalling and F. Magri, and in the 87th minute Benfica brought on A. Cabral. However, as time approached the full half, it was Benfica who were awarded a second penalty in the 90th minute. Di Maria, who had previously scored from the spot, took the lead again and confidently converted the penalty, giving Benfica a crucial win. In the final minutes of the match, the tension in the game increased, leading to several yellow cards for both teams. Toulouse player C. Mavissa Elebi received two yellow cards in a row, leading to a red card and subsequent suspension. Overall it was a tense and eventful match between two well-matched teams. Benfica showed their attacking prowess and ability to convert penalties, while Toulouse showed their determination and resilience. The Estadio da Luz provided a fitting backdrop for this exciting match, and both teams gave their best on the pitch.

The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Toulouse vs Benfica, Toulouse vs Benfica.

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