Match Summary
Chelsea defeated Benfica 2:1. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2011. Goals were scored by F. Lampard 21′ (pen.), Javi García 85′, Raul Meireles 90′. Chelsea made 3 substitutions, Benfica made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Chelsea and Benfica — 3 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
Penalty · assist: A. Cole
assist: P. Aimar
assist: J. Obi Mikel
Lineups
Chelsea lined up in a — formation, while Benfica deployed a —.
Midfield Control
Chelsea field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Benfica's 11 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Chelsea have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws and 5 defeats. Benfica show 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Chelsea vs Benfica Head to Head Results
Chelsea and Benfica have met 2 times — Chelsea won 2, Benfica won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Chelsea leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 2 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.00 per match (2 for the home side, 0 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–0 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 23 Apr 2026