Match Summary
Benfica defeated Anderlecht 3:2. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2013. Goals were scored by C. Mbemba 18′, N. Matić 34′, C. Mbemba 52′ (o.g.), M. Bruno 77′, Rodrigo 90′. Anderlecht made 2 substitutions, Benfica made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Anderlecht and Benfica — 5 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
assist: F. N'Sakala
assist: E. Pérez
Own Goal
assist: A. Vanden Borre
assist: M. Sulejmani
Lineups
Anderlecht lined up in a — formation, while Benfica deployed a —.
Midfield Control
Anderlecht 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, Anderlecht have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats. Benfica show 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
Anderlecht
Benfica
Anderlecht vs Benfica Head to Head Results
Anderlecht and Benfica have met 1 times — Anderlecht won 0, Benfica won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2013. Benfica leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 2 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (0 for the home side, 2 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 2–0 in 2013.
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Anderlecht
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (1)
API data: 23 Apr 2026