Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Benfica vs FC Midtjylland

Benfica vs FC Midtjylland ended 4-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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UEFA Champions League 2022-08-02 19:00 Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica 3rd Qualifying Round
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Benfica

Benfica

Gonçalo Ramos16'
Gonçalo Ramos33'
E. Fernández40'
Gonçalo Ramos61'
4 - 1
Final score
Leg 1 of 2 · Aggregate 7–2 · View other leg
FC Midtjylland

FC Midtjylland

77'P. Sisto
Team pageBenfica CompetitionUEFA Champions League Team pageFC Midtjylland
MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Benfica beat FC Midtjylland 4-1.

Goals: Gonçalo Ramos (Benfica, 16'), Gonçalo Ramos (Benfica, 33'), E. Fernández (Benfica, 40'), Gonçalo Ramos (Benfica, 61'), P. Sisto (FC Midtjylland, 77').

Benfica had 74% possession to FC Midtjylland's 26%, with 24.00 shots to 6.00.

Gonçalo Ramos (Benfica) was the standout performer, rated 8.5.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

16'
Gonçalo RamosDavid Neres
Benfica
22'
Nicolás OtamendiYellow Card
Benfica
33'
Gonçalo RamosDavid Neres
Benfica
40'
E. FernándezJoão Mário
Benfica
46'
Out: A. DreyerIn: E. Chilufya
FC Midtjylland
61'
Gonçalo RamosRafa
Benfica
62'
Out: N. DyhrIn: Paulinho
FC Midtjylland
67'
Out: S. KabaIn: G. Isaksen
FC Midtjylland
67'
Out: J. AnderssonIn: M. Thychosen
FC Midtjylland
76'
Felipe MoratoYellow Card
Benfica
77'
P. SistoPenalty
FC Midtjylland
78'
Out: RafaIn: Henrique Araújo
Benfica
79'
Out: Gonçalo RamosIn: R. Yaremchuk
Benfica
79'
Out: CharlesIn: C. Kouakou
FC Midtjylland
87'
Out: David NeresIn: Chiquinho
Benfica
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Benfica
Statistic
FC Midtjylland
74%
Possession
26%
24
Total Shots
6
12
Shots on Target
1
11
Shots off Target
4
1
Blocked Shots
1
16
Shots Inside Box
3
8
Shots Outside Box
3
7
Corners
5
0
Offsides
3
14
Fouls
9
2
Yellow Cards
0
661
Total Passes
231
566
Accurate Passes
156
0
Goalkeeper Saves
8
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
Gonçalo Ramos
Benfica

Gonçalo Ramos

Rating 8.5 · 3 goals · 0 assists · 6 shots on target

3
FC Midtjylland

E. Ólafsson

Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

6
FC Midtjylland

P. Sisto

Rating 7.3 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

MODEL REVIEW

Prediction vs actual result

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