Match report

Famalicao Stuns Benfica with a 2-0 Victory in Primeira Liga

Famalicao
Famalicao
2–0
FT
Benfica
Benfica
May 5, 2024

Famalicao stunned the football world with a decisive 2-0 win over reigning giants Benfica in their Primeira Liga showdown. Despite Benfica's numerous substitutions and efforts to turn the tide, Famalicao capitalized on key opportunities through goals by José Rodríguez and Zaydou Youssouf, securing a memorable victory that will be etched into league history.

Key Facts

  • • Famalicao defeated Benfica 2-0 in the Primeira Liga match on May 5th.
  • • José Rodríguez scored at minute 71, assisting by G. Sa.
  • • Zaydou Youssouf secured the victory with a goal at minute 85, assisted by M. Topic.
  • • Benfica made multiple substitutions including Orkun Kökcü, David Neres, and Marcos Leonardo in an attempt to regain control.

Lineups

Famalicao

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 Luíz Júnior (G)
  • 32 Martín Aguirregabiria (D)
  • 4 E. Mihaj (D)
  • 16 J. de Haas (D)
  • 74 Francisco Moura (D)
  • 28 Z. Youssouf (M)
  • 8 M. Topić (M)
  • 7 J. Rodríguez (M)
  • 20 Gustavo Sá (M)
  • 10 Chiquinho (M)
  • 29 J. Cádiz (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 Riccieli
  • 77 Sorriso
  • 22 Nathan
  • 12 Gustavo Assunção
  • 19 Filipe Soares
  • 11 Óscar Aranda
  • 18 O. Liimatta
  • 1 I. Zlobin
  • 21 F. Danho

Benfica

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Trubin (G)
  • 8 F. Aursnes (D)
  • 4 António Silva (D)
  • 30 N. Otamendi (D)
  • 3 Álvaro Fernández (D)
  • 87 João Neves (M)
  • 20 João Mário (M)
  • 11 Á. Di María (M)
  • 10 O. Kökçü (M)
  • 7 David Neres (M)
  • 36 Marcos Leonardo (F)

Substitutes

  • 61 Florentino
  • 27 Rafa
  • 9 Arthur Cabral
  • 47 Tiago Gouveia
  • 24 Samuel Soares
  • 32 B. Rollheiser
  • 19 C. Tengstedt
  • 5 Morato
  • 82 Diogo Spencer

Timeline

  1. Benfica
    46' Benfica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Orkun Kökçü · On: Florentino
  2. Benfica
    46' Benfica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: David Neres · On: Rafa Silva
  3. Benfica
    46' Benfica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Marcos Leonardo · On: Arthur Cabral
  4. Famalicao
    62' Famalicao subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Chiquinho · On: Sorriso
  5. Famalicao
    63' Famalicao Card · Yellow Card
    Jhonder Cádiz

    Foul

  6. Famalicao
    71' Famalicao Goal · Normal Goal
    José Rodríguez · Assist: G. Sa
  7. Famalicao
    74' Famalicao subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Aguirregabiria · On: Nathan
  8. Benfica
    76' Benfica subst · Substitution 4
    Off: João Mário · On: T. Gouveia
  9. Famalicao
    79' Famalicao subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Sa · On: Gustavo Assunção
  10. Famalicao
    85' Famalicao Goal · Normal Goal
    Zaydou Youssouf · Assist: M. Topic
  11. Benfica
    87' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    T. Gouveia

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Famalicao Benfica
Fouls 9 14
Pass Accuracy 79% 84%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 18
Corners 3 10
Total Passes 372 520
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 4 10
xG 0.65 1.64
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 41% 59%
Accurate Passes 294 439
Shots Inside Box 8 10
Saves 10 2
Shots Outside Box 4 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match's momentum shifted towards Famalicao after José Rodríguez scored the opening goal at minute 71.
  • ▸ Zaydou Youssouf's goal at minute 85 solidified Famalicao's lead, leaving Benfica with a daunting task to equalize.