28 September 2016 at 18:45
Match Summary
Napoli defeated Benfica 4:2. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2016. Goals were scored by M. Hamšík 20′, D. Mertens 51′, A. Milik 54′ (pen.), D. Mertens 58′, Goncalo Guedes 70′, E. Salvio 86′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Napoli had 56% possession while Benfica held 44%. Napoli had 11 shots (6 on target) compared to 7 (3 on target) for Benfica. Napoli made 3 substitutions, Benfica made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Napoli and Benfica — 6 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: F. Ghoulam
Penalty
assist: A. Milik
assist: André Almeida
Match Statistics
Napoli had 56% possession against Benfica's 44%. Napoli registered 11 shots (6 on target) while Benfica managed 7 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 6–0. Fouls committed: 7–19.
Lineups
Napoli lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under M. Sarri, while Benfica deployed a 4-4-1-1 under Rui Vitória.
Defensive Solidity
Napoli 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
Napoli field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Benfica's 4 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
Napoli start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 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: M. Sarri
Substitutes
Coach: Rui Vitória
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Napoli have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Benfica show 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Napoli vs Benfica Head to Head Results
Napoli and Benfica have met 1 times — Napoli won 0, Benfica won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. 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 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (1)
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