Match Summary

Real Madrid defeated Benfica 2:1. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2025. Goals were scored by Rafa Silva 14′, A. Tchouameni 16′, Vinicius Junior 80′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Real Madrid had 56% possession while Benfica held 44%. Real Madrid had 14 shots (4 on target) compared to 12 (4 on target) for Benfica. Expected goals: Real Madrid 0.98 — Benfica 1.64. Real Madrid made 5 substitutions, Benfica made 3. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Arda Güler 34′).

Match Events

Key match events between Real Madrid and Benfica — 3 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Match Statistics

Real Madrid had 56% possession against Benfica's 44%. Real Madrid registered 14 shots (4 on target) while Benfica managed 12 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 4–7. Fouls committed: 16–10.

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Real Madrid have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats. Benfica show 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Head to Head

Real Madrid and Benfica have met 2 times — Real Madrid won 1, Benfica won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2026. A combined 7 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.50 per match (3 for the home side, 4 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 4–2 in 2026.

Recent Meetings (2)