Match report

Borussia Dortmund Defeats Benfica 4-0 in UEFA Champions League

Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
4–0
FT
Benfica
Benfica
Mar 8, 2017

Borussia Dortmund stunned Benfica with a commanding 4-0 victory in their UEFA Champions League clash. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang starred with a hat-trick, while Christian Pulisic added a goal. Dortmund’s strong offensive display and Benfica's defensive struggles were evident from the opening minutes as Dortmund capitalized on their opportunities, ensuring a comfortable win for the German side.

Key Facts

  • • P. Aubameyang scored three goals (4', 61', 85')
  • • C. Pulisic scored one goal (59')
  • • G. Castro, O. Dembélé, and Ł. Piśczek received yellow cards for Dortmund
  • • A. Samaris received a yellow card for Benfica
  • • Dortmund secured their victory with a clinical performance and four goals
  • • Four substitutions were made by both teams

Lineups

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 38 R. Bürki (G)
  • 26 Ł. Piszczek (D)
  • 25 S. Papastathopoulos (D)
  • 29 M. Schmelzer (D)
  • 5 Bartra (D)
  • 37 E. Durm (M)
  • 27 G. Castro (M)
  • 33 J. Weigl (M)
  • 7 O. Dembélé (F)
  • 22 C. Pulisic (F)
  • 17 P. Aubameyang (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 S. Kagawa
  • 21 A. Schürrle
  • 28 M. Ginter
  • 1 R. Weidenfeller
  • 13 Raphaël Guerreiro
  • 24 Mikel Merino
  • 30 F. Passlack

Benfica

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Ederson Moraes (G)
  • 4 Luisão (D)
  • 19 Eliseu (D)
  • 34 André Almeida (D)
  • 14 V. Lindelöf (D)
  • 50 Nélson Semedo (D)
  • 21 Pizzi (M)
  • 18 E. Salvio (F)
  • 7 A. Samaris (M)
  • 11 K. Mitroglou (F)
  • 22 F. Cervi (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 Jonas
  • 17 A. Živković
  • 9 R. Jiménez
  • 8 André Horta
  • 12 Júlio César
  • 15 A. Carrillo
  • 33 Jardel

Timeline

  1. Borussia Dortmund
    4' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Aubameyang · Assist: C. Pulisic
  2. Borussia Dortmund
    31' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    G. Castro
  3. Benfica
    33' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    A. Samaris
  4. Borussia Dortmund
    38' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    O. Dembele
  5. Borussia Dortmund
    59' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Pulisic · Assist: Ł. Piszczek
  6. Borussia Dortmund
    61' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Aubameyang · Assist: M. Schmelzer
  7. Benfica
    64' Benfica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Salvio · On: Jonas
  8. Borussia Dortmund
    65' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    Ł. Piszczek
  9. Benfica
    74' Benfica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Samaris · On: Andrija Živković
  10. Borussia Dortmund
    81' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Dembele · On: S. Kagawa
  11. Benfica
    82' Benfica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Cervi · On: R. Jiménez
  12. Borussia Dortmund
    85' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Aubameyang · Assist: E. Durm
  13. Borussia Dortmund
    86' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Aubameyang · On: A. Schürrle
  14. Borussia Dortmund
    88' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Papastathopoulos · On: Matthias Ginter

Match Stats

Stat Borussia Dortmund Benfica
Fouls 13 17
Pass Accuracy 85% 74%
Offsides 9 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 13 6
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 471 377
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 0 3
Shots on Target 6 2
Shots off Target 7 1
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 400 278
Shots Inside Box 10 5
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 3 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Aubameyang in the 4th minute set the tone for Dortmund’s dominant performance
  • ▸ Dortmund's second and third goals in quick succession (59' and 61') effectively sealed the match, putting Benfica on the back foot
  • ▸ Aubameyang's hat-trick goal in the 85th minute cemented Dortmund's control and ensured a comfortable victory