Match report

Benfica Defeats Marseille 2-1 in Europa League Clash

Benfica
Benfica
2–1
FT
Marseille
Marseille
Apr 11, 2024

Benfica secured a crucial 2-1 win over Marseille in the UEFA Europa League, with Rafa Silva and Á. Di María finding the net for the Portuguese side. Despite a late goal from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Benfica held on to secure three valuable points.

Key Facts

  • • Benfica: 2 goals (Rafa Silva at 16', Á. Di María at 52')
  • • Marseille: 1 goal (Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at 67')
  • • Yellow Card to David Neres of Benfica at 18'
  • • Substitutions in the second half included C. Tengstedt and David Neres for Benfica, as well as Q. Merlin and F. Moumbagna for Marseille

Lineups

Benfica

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Trubin (G)
  • 6 A. Bah (D)
  • 4 António Silva (D)
  • 30 N. Otamendi (D)
  • 8 F. Aursnes (D)
  • 87 João Neves (M)
  • 61 Florentino (M)
  • 11 Á. Di María (M)
  • 27 Rafa (M)
  • 7 David Neres (M)
  • 19 C. Tengstedt (F)

Substitutes

  • 36 Marcos Leonardo
  • 20 João Mário
  • 5 Morato
  • 44 Tomás Araújo
  • 9 Arthur Cabral
  • 24 Samuel Soares
  • 10 O. Kökçü
  • 47 Tiago Gouveia
  • 32 B. Rollheiser
  • 3 Álvaro Fernández
  • 75 André Gomes

Marseille

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 16 Pau López (G)
  • 99 C. Mbemba (D)
  • 4 S. Gigot (D)
  • 5 L. Balerdi (D)
  • 44 Luis Henrique (M)
  • 19 G. Kondogbia (M)
  • 27 J. Veretout (M)
  • 3 Q. Merlin (M)
  • 11 A. Harit (F)
  • 10 P. Aubameyang (F)
  • 14 F. Moumbagna (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 I. Ndiaye
  • 8 A. Ounahi
  • 37 E. Soglo
  • 48 Y. Said M'Madi
  • 62 A. Murillo
  • 36 Rubén Blanco
  • 20 J. Correa
  • 49 R. Daou

Timeline

  1. Benfica
    16' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    Rafa Silva · Assist: C. Tengstedt
  2. Benfica
    18' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    David Neres

    Foul

  3. Marseille
    45'+2 Marseille subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Q. Merlin · On: I. Ndiaye
  4. Benfica
    52' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    Á. Di María · Assist: David Neres
  5. Marseille
    53' Marseille subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Moumbagna · On: Azzedine Ounahi
  6. Marseille
    67' Marseille subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Mbemba · On: E. Soglo
  7. Marseille
    67' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Aubameyang · Assist: Azzedine Ounahi
  8. Benfica
    71' Benfica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Tengstedt · On: Marcos Leonardo
  9. Benfica
    71' Benfica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: David Neres · On: João Mário

Match Stats

Stat Benfica Marseille
Fouls 10 8
Pass Accuracy 88% 85%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 12
Corners 5 8
Total Passes 552 413
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 4 5
Shots on Target 3 2
xG 1.05 0.83
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 57% 43%
Accurate Passes 488 351
Shots Inside Box 6 8
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Benfica took an early lead through Rafa Silva in the 16th minute, setting a dominant tone for the first half.
  • ▸ Ángel Di María doubled Benfica's advantage just before halftime with a goal from David Neres' assist, solidifying their control over Marseille.
  • ▸ Marseille made it close when Aubameyang scored at 67', but the Portuguese side managed to hold on and secure the victory.