Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Benfica vs Lyon

Benfica vs Lyon ended 2-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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UEFA Champions League 2019-10-23 19:00 Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica Group Stage - 3
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Benfica

Benfica

Rafa Silva4'
Pizzi85'
2 - 1
Final score
Lyon

Lyon

70'M. Depay
Team pageBenfica CompetitionUEFA Champions League Team pageLyon
MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Benfica beat Lyon 2-1.

Goals: Rafa Silva (Benfica, 4'), M. Depay (Lyon, 70'), Pizzi (Benfica, 85').

Benfica had 43% possession to Lyon's 57%, with 7.00 shots to 15.00.

M. Depay (Lyon) was the standout performer, rated 8.3.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

4'
Rafa SilvaF. Cervi
Benfica
10'
MarceloYellow Card
Lyon
20'
Out: Rafa SilvaIn: Pizzi
Benfica
26'
Moussa DembéléYellow Card
Lyon
38'
Youssouf KonéYellow Card
Lyon
41'
PizziYellow Card
Benfica
56'
Out: M. TerrierIn: Thiago Mendes
Lyon
59'
Gedson FernandesYellow Card
Benfica
59'
Out: H. SeferovićIn: Carlos Vinícius
Benfica
66'
Out: M. CornetIn: Bertrand Traoré
Lyon
70'
M. DepayL. Dubois
Lyon
78'
Out: F. CerviIn: Raúl de Tomás
Benfica
85'
PizziNormal Goal
Benfica
88'
Out: H. AouarIn: J. Reine-Adélaïde
Lyon
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Benfica
Statistic
Lyon
43%
Possession
57%
7
Total Shots
15
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
6
0
Blocked Shots
7
3
Shots Inside Box
8
4
Shots Outside Box
7
0
Corners
6
2
Offsides
2
15
Fouls
18
2
Yellow Cards
3
420
Total Passes
538
322
Accurate Passes
464
1
Goalkeeper Saves
0
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
M. Depay
Lyon

M. Depay

Rating 8.3 · 1 goals · 0 assists · 2 shots on target

2
Benfica

Rafa

Rating 7.5 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

3
Benfica

Pizzi

Rating 7.2 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

4
Benfica

F. Cervi

Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT

5
Lyon

L. Dubois

Rating 7.1 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT

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Benfica vs Lyon match analysis

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