Match report

Benfica Defeats Maccabi Haifa 6-1 in UEFA Champions League

Maccabi Haifa
Maccabi Haifa
1–6
FT
Benfica
Benfica
Nov 2, 2022

Benfica put on an impressive display to trounce Maccabi Haifa 6-1, solidifying their position in the UEFA Champions League. Goals from G. Ramos, T. Chery (penalty), P. Musa, A. Grimaldo, Rafa Silva, H. Araujo, and João Mário propelled Benfica to victory as they dominated the match against a resilient but overpowered Haifa.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Maccabi Haifa 1–6 Benfica
  • • G. Ramos (20') scored first for Benfica, Nicolás Otamendi provided the assist.
  • • T. Chery (penalty) equalized at 26' for Maccabi Haifa.
  • • P. Musa (59'), A. Grimaldo (69'), Rafa Silva (73'), H. Araujo (88'), and João Mário (90'+2) scored the remaining goals for Benfica.
  • • Maccabi Haifa received three yellow cards.

Lineups

Maccabi Haifa

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 44 J. Cohen (G)
  • 22 R. Meir (D)
  • 30 A. Seck (D)
  • 3 S. Goldberg (D)
  • 27 P. Cornud (D)
  • 4 A. Muhammad (M)
  • 6 N. Lavi (M)
  • 16 M. Abu Fani (M)
  • 21 D. David (F)
  • 9 F. Pierrot (F)
  • 10 T. Chery (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 O. Atzili
  • 11 M. Tchibota
  • 13 N. Rukavytsya
  • 15 O. Arad
  • 12 S. Menachem
  • 55 R. Gershon
  • 90 R. Mashpati
  • 77 R. Fux
  • 36 Y. Eliyahu
  • 33 M. Levy

Benfica

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 99 O. Vlachodimos (G)
  • 6 A. Bah (D)
  • 66 António Silva (D)
  • 30 N. Otamendi (D)
  • 3 Álex Grimaldo (D)
  • 61 Florentino (M)
  • 8 F. Aursnes (M)
  • 7 David Neres (M)
  • 27 Rafa (M)
  • 20 João Mário (M)
  • 88 Gonçalo Ramos (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 P. Musa
  • 22 Chiquinho
  • 39 Henrique Araújo
  • 17 Diogo Gonçalves
  • 4 Lucas Veríssimo
  • 77 Helton Leite
  • 18 Rodrigo Pinho
  • 38 João Victor
  • 25 J. Brooks
  • 55 Paulo Bernardo
  • 23 M. Ristić
  • 2 Gilberto

Timeline

  1. Benfica
    20' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Ramos · Assist: Nicolás Otamendi
  2. Maccabi Haifa
    24' Maccabi Haifa Var · Penalty confirmed
    Pierre Cornud
  3. Maccabi Haifa
    26' Maccabi Haifa Goal · Penalty
    T. Chery
  4. Benfica
    32' Benfica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Ramos · On: P. Musa
  5. Benfica
    32' Benfica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Aursnes · On: Chiquinho
  6. Benfica
    45'+2 Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    David Neres

    Foul

  7. Benfica
    59' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Musa · Assist: A. Bah
  8. Maccabi Haifa
    63' Maccabi Haifa subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Meir · On: Omer Atzili
  9. Maccabi Haifa
    63' Maccabi Haifa subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. David · On: M. Tchibota
  10. Benfica
    69' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Grimaldo
  11. Benfica
    73' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    Rafa Silva · Assist: David Neres
  12. Maccabi Haifa
    77' Maccabi Haifa subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Pierrot · On: N. Rukavytsya
  13. Maccabi Haifa
    77' Maccabi Haifa subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Muhammad · On: O. Arad
  14. Benfica
    82' Benfica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rafa Silva · On: H. Araujo
  15. Benfica
    82' Benfica subst · Substitution 4
    Off: David Neres · On: Diogo Gonçalves
  16. Maccabi Haifa
    85' Maccabi Haifa Card · Yellow Card
    M. Abu Fani

    Foul

  17. Maccabi Haifa
    85' Maccabi Haifa subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Pierre Cornud · On: S. Menachem
  18. Benfica
    88' Benfica subst · Substitution 5
    Off: António Silva · On: Lucas Veríssimo
  19. Benfica
    88' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Araujo · Assist: A. Bah
  20. Maccabi Haifa
    89' Maccabi Haifa Card · Yellow Card
    S. Menachem

    Foul

  21. Benfica
    90'+2 Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    João Mário · Assist: Chiquinho
  22. Maccabi Haifa
    90'+3 Maccabi Haifa Card · Yellow Card
    Omer Atzili

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Maccabi Haifa Benfica
Fouls 10 6
Pass Accuracy 82% 89%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 17
Corners 3 2
Total Passes 447 606
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 6 3
Shots on Target 2 10
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 43% 57%
Accurate Passes 366 537
Shots Inside Box 8 9
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 2 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Benfica took an early lead through G. Ramos, setting a confident tone despite Maccabi Haifa's quick equalizer via T. Chery.
  • ▸ Benfica's second goal by P. Musa (59') marked the turning point, as they maintained control and continued to score through A. Grimaldo, Rafa Silva, H. Araujo, and João Mário.