Match report

Benfica Defeats Santa Clara 3-0 in Primeira Liga Clash

Benfica
Benfica
3–0
FT
Santa Clara
Santa Clara
May 27, 2023

Benfica dominated their rivals, Santa Clara, securing a decisive 3-0 win in the Primeira Liga on Saturday. Goals by G. Ramos (7'), Rafa Silva (28') and A. Grimaldo from the penalty spot (60') helped solidify Benfica's lead throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Gonçalo Ramos scored in the 7th minute, assisted by André Bah.
  • • Rafa Silva doubled Benfica’s lead with a goal at 28 minutes, set up by João Mário.
  • • Álex Grimaldo converted a penalty in the 60th minute to extend the advantage.
  • • Benfica made five substitutions: David Neres for Rafa Silva, Pedro Musa for Gonçalo Ramos, Gilberto for André Bah, Chiquinho for Florentino, and Samuel Soares for Odysseas Vlachodimos.

Lineups

Benfica

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 99 O. Vlachodimos (G)
  • 6 A. Bah (D)
  • 30 N. Otamendi (D)
  • 91 Morato (D)
  • 3 Álex Grimaldo (D)
  • 87 João Neves (M)
  • 61 Florentino (M)
  • 20 João Mário (M)
  • 27 Rafa (M)
  • 8 F. Aursnes (M)
  • 88 Gonçalo Ramos (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 David Neres
  • 33 P. Musa
  • 2 Gilberto
  • 22 Chiquinho
  • 24 Samuel Soares
  • 23 M. Ristić
  • 19 C. Tengstedt
  • 4 Lucas Veríssimo
  • 21 A. Schjelderup

Santa Clara

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 Gabriel Batista (G)
  • 95 P. Sagna (D)
  • 2 Ygor Nogueira (D)
  • 44 Ítalo (D)
  • 32 MT (D)
  • 6 Bruno Jordão (M)
  • 20 Adriano (M)
  • 10 Ricardinho (M)
  • 19 Bruno Almeida (M)
  • 21 Andrézinho (M)
  • 39 Matheus Babi (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 K. Misao
  • 7 Allano
  • 13 Diogo Calila
  • 37 Rildo
  • 43 Paulo
  • 9 K. Tagawa
  • 16 Paulo Henrique
  • 80 Victor Bobsin
  • 74 M. Díaz

Timeline

  1. Benfica
    7' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Ramos · Assist: A. Bah
  2. Benfica
    28' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    Rafa Silva · Assist: João Mário
  3. Santa Clara
    46' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Almeida · On: K. Misao
  4. Benfica
    58' Benfica Var · Penalty confirmed
    J. Neves
  5. Benfica
    60' Benfica Goal · Penalty
    A. Grimaldo
  6. Benfica
    61' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    A. Grimaldo
  7. Benfica
    68' Benfica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Rafa Silva · On: David Neres
  8. Benfica
    68' Benfica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Ramos · On: P. Musa
  9. Benfica
    72' Benfica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Bah · On: Gilberto
  10. Benfica
    73' Benfica subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Florentino · On: Chiquinho
  11. Santa Clara
    74' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Andrézinho · On: Allano
  12. Santa Clara
    74' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Sagna · On: Diogo Calila
  13. Santa Clara
    83' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Bruno Jordão · On: Rildo
  14. Santa Clara
    84' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Ítalo · On: Paulo Eduardo
  15. Benfica
    88' Benfica subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Odysseas Vlachodimos · On: Samuel Soares
  16. Santa Clara
    90'+1 Santa Clara Card · Yellow Card
    Adriano Firmino

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Benfica Santa Clara
Fouls 14 15
Pass Accuracy 89% 80%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 9
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 662 324
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 4 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 66% 34%
Accurate Passes 587 260
Shots Inside Box 8 8
Saves 6 1
Shots Outside Box 3 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Gonçalo Ramos in the 7th minute set a strong tone for Benfica's offensive play.
  • ▸ The confirmation of a penalty through VAR at 58 minutes, leading to Álex Grimaldo’s conversion, marked a significant turning point in securing Benfica's victory.