Match report

Benfica Defeats Club Brugge KV 5–1 in UEFA Champions League

Benfica

5–1

Club Brugge KV

Mar 7, 2023

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Mar 7, 2023 · FT

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Benfica delivered a powerful display, defeating Club Brugge KV by a convincing scoreline of 5–1 in their UEFA Champions League clash. Goals from Rafa Silva, G. Ramos (twice), João Mário, and David Neres showcased Benfica's offensive prowess. Despite the early goal being cancelled due to VAR intervention, Club Brugge KV struggled to contain their opponents throughout the game.

Key Facts

• Benfica scored 5 goals against Club Brugge KV.
• G. Ramos netted twice for Benfica.
• João Mário scored a penalty and had an early goal cancelled by VAR.
• Rafa Silva opened the scoring in the 38th minute.
• Club Brugge KV's only goal came from B. Meijer in the 87th minute.

Lineups

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)
22 Chiquinho (M)
20 João Mário (M)
27 Rafa (M)
8 F. Aursnes (M)
88 Gonçalo Ramos (F)

Substitutes

7 David Neres
2 Gilberto
91 Morato
87 João Neves
4 Lucas Veríssimo
73 C. Ndour
21 A. Schjelderup
65 Rafael Rodrigues
19 C. Tengstedt
15 Gonçalo Guedes
24 Samuel Soares
33 P. Musa

Club Brugge KV

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

22 S. Mignolet (G)
77 Clinton Mata (D)
44 B. Mechele (D)
94 A. Sylla (D)
19 K. Sowah (M)
17 T. Buchanan (M)
27 C. Nielsen (M)
20 H. Vanaken (M)
14 B. Meijer (M)
70 R. Yaremchuk (F)
10 N. Lang (F)

Substitutes

15 R. Onyedika
9 Ferran Jutglà
6 D. Odoi
26 M. Rits
32 A. Nusa
98 C. Sandra
68 C. Talbi
28 D. Boyata
21 J. Bursik

Timeline

3' Benfica Var · Goal cancelled

João Mário
17' Club Brugge KV Card · Yellow Card

R. Yaremchuk

Foul
20' Club Brugge KV Card · Yellow Card

N. Lang

Foul
29' Benfica Card · Yellow Card

Nicolás Otamendi

Foul
38' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal

Rafa Silva · Assist: G. Ramos
43' Club Brugge KV Card · Yellow Card

A. Sylla

Foul
45'+2 Benfica Goal · Normal Goal

G. Ramos · Assist: João Mário
46' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 1

Off: N. Lang · On: Raphael Onyedika
48' Club Brugge KV Card · Yellow Card

B. Meijer

Foul
57' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal

G. Ramos · Assist: A. Grimaldo
62' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 2

Off: R. Yaremchuk · On: F. Jutgla
62' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 3

Off: Clinton Mata · On: D. Odoi
63' Benfica subst · Substitution 1

Off: Chiquinho · On: David Neres
63' Benfica subst · Substitution 2

Off: A. Bah · On: Gilberto
71' Benfica Goal · Penalty

João Mário
74' Benfica subst · Substitution 3

Off: Nicolás Otamendi · On: Morato
74' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 4

Off: H. Vanaken · On: M. Rits
75' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 5

Off: Kamal Sowah · On: A. Nusa
77' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal

David Neres · Assist: J. Neves
78' Benfica Var · Goal confirmed

David Neres
87' Club Brugge KV Goal · Normal Goal

B. Meijer · Assist: T. Buchanan
88' Benfica subst · Substitution 5

Off: António Silva · On: Lucas Veríssimo

Match Stats

Stat	Benfica	Club Brugge KV
Fouls	3	7
Pass Accuracy	91%	83%
Offsides	4	1
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	20	13
Corners	2	5
Total Passes	609	403
Yellow Cards	1	4
Blocked Shots	3	5
Shots on Target	8	2
xG	3.47	1.00
Shots off Target	9	6
Possession	60%	40%
Accurate Passes	556	335
Shots Inside Box	12	7
Saves	1	2
Shots Outside Box	8	6

Key Match Notes

▸ Benfica capitalized on their early dominance, scoring two goals within four minutes (38th and 45+2nd) to take control of the match.
▸ G. Ramos' second goal in the 57th minute further extended Benfica's lead, solidifying their advantage over Club Brugge KV.