Match Summary
Barcelona defeated Benfica 2:0. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2012. Goals were scored by A. Sánchez 6′, Fàbregas 56′. Benfica made 3 substitutions, Barcelona made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Benfica and Barcelona — 2 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
assist: L. Messi
assist: L. Messi
Lineups
Benfica lined up in a — formation, while Barcelona deployed a —.
Midfield Control
Benfica field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Barcelona'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, Benfica have recorded 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats. Barcelona show 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
Benfica
Barcelona
Benfica vs Barcelona Head to Head Results
Benfica and Barcelona have met 6 times — Benfica won 1, Barcelona won 3, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Barcelona leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 6 meetings. A combined 17 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.83 per match (8 for the home side, 9 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (33%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Barcelona are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–5 in 2025.
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Benfica
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Drawn
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Barcelona
Recent Meetings (6)
API data: 23 Apr 2026