8 March 2017 at 19:45
Match Summary
Borussia Dortmund defeated Benfica 4:0. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2016. Goals were scored by P. Aubameyang 4′, C. Pulisic 59′, P. Aubameyang 61′, P. Aubameyang 85′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Borussia Dortmund had 54% possession while Benfica held 46%. Borussia Dortmund had 13 shots (6 on target) compared to 6 (2 on target) for Benfica. Borussia Dortmund made 3 substitutions, Benfica made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Borussia Dortmund and Benfica — 4 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: C. Pulisic
assist: Ł. Piszczek
assist: M. Schmelzer
assist: E. Durm
Match Statistics
Borussia Dortmund had 54% possession against Benfica's 46%. Borussia Dortmund registered 13 shots (6 on target) while Benfica managed 6 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 5–5. Fouls committed: 13–17.
Lineups
Borussia Dortmund lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation under T. Tuchel, while Benfica deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Rui Vitória.
Defensive Solidity
Borussia Dortmund deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Benfica's 5-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Borussia Dortmund field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Benfica's 2 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.
Forward Threat
Borussia Dortmund start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Benfica averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: T. Tuchel
Substitutes
Coach: Rui Vitória
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Borussia Dortmund have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. Benfica show 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Borussia Dortmund vs Benfica Head to Head Results
Borussia Dortmund and Benfica have met 2 times — Borussia Dortmund won 0, Benfica won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2017. Benfica leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 5 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.50 per match (2 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–2 in 2018.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
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