Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Benfica vs RB Leipzig

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

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UEFA Champions League 2019-09-17 19:00 Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica Group Stage - 1
Full Time
Benfica

Benfica

H. Seferović84'
1 - 2
Final score
RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig

69'T. Werner
78'T. Werner
Team pageBenfica CompetitionUEFA Champions League Team pageRB Leipzig
MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

RB Leipzig beat Benfica 2-1.

Goals: T. Werner (RB Leipzig, 69'), T. Werner (RB Leipzig, 78'), H. Seferović (Benfica, 84').

Benfica had 47% possession to RB Leipzig's 53%, with 16.00 shots to 12.00.

T. Werner (RB Leipzig) was the standout performer, rated 8.3.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

39'
Out: K. LaimerIn: A. Haidara
RB Leipzig
57'
Yussuf PoulsenYellow Card
RB Leipzig
62'
JotaYellow Card
Benfica
67'
Out: João FilipeIn: David Tavares
Benfica
69'
T. WernerY. Poulsen
RB Leipzig
70'
Amadou HaidaraYellow Card
RB Leipzig
76'
Out: PizziIn: Rafa Silva
Benfica
76'
Out: F. CerviIn: H. Seferović
Benfica
78'
T. WernerM. Sabitzer
RB Leipzig
83'
Out: M. HalstenbergIn: L. Klostermann
RB Leipzig
84'
H. SeferovićRafa Silva
Benfica
88'
Out: E. ForsbergIn: C. Nkunku
RB Leipzig
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Benfica
Statistic
RB Leipzig
47%
Possession
53%
16
Total Shots
12
7
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
4
1
Blocked Shots
5
11
Shots Inside Box
8
5
Shots Outside Box
4
5
Corners
4
2
Offsides
3
11
Fouls
13
1
Yellow Cards
2
500
Total Passes
549
421
Accurate Passes
456
1
Goalkeeper Saves
6
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
T. Werner
RB Leipzig

T. Werner

Rating 8.3 · 2 goals · 0 assists · 3 shots on target

2
RB Leipzig

P. Gulácsi

Rating 7.9 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

5
Benfica

Rafa

Rating 7.4 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT

6
Benfica

A. Taarabt

Rating 7.8 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

MODEL REVIEW

Prediction vs actual result

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MATCH ANALYSIS

Benfica vs RB Leipzig match analysis

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