Match Analysis

Match Analysis: FC Midtjylland vs Benfica

FC Midtjylland vs Benfica ended 1-3. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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UEFA Champions League 2022-08-09 17:45 Cepheus Park Randers 3rd Qualifying Round
Full Time
FC Midtjylland

FC Midtjylland

P. Sisto63'
1 - 3
Final score
Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate 2–7 · View other leg
Benfica

Benfica

23'E. Fernández
56'Henrique Araújo
88'Diogo Gonçalves
Team pageFC Midtjylland CompetitionUEFA Champions League Team pageBenfica
MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Benfica beat FC Midtjylland 3-1.

Goals: E. Fernández (Benfica, 23'), Henrique Araújo (Benfica, 56'), P. Sisto (FC Midtjylland, 63'), Diogo Gonçalves (Benfica, 88').

FC Midtjylland had 37% possession to Benfica's 63%, with 10.00 shots to 12.00.

E. Fernández (Benfica) was the standout performer, rated 7.9.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

23'
E. FernándezGonçalo Ramos
Benfica
28'
Gonçalo RamosYellow Card
Benfica
40'
Rafa SilvaYellow Card
Benfica
46'
Out: EvanderIn: O. Sørensen
FC Midtjylland
46'
Out: RafaIn: Henrique Araújo
Benfica
46'
Out: Gonçalo RamosIn: R. Yaremchuk
Benfica
56'
Henrique AraújoJoão Mário
Benfica
63'
P. SistoNormal Goal
FC Midtjylland
69'
Raphael OnyedikaYellow Card
FC Midtjylland
70'
Out: S. KabaIn: Júnior Brumado
FC Midtjylland
70'
Out: A. DreyerIn: G. Isaksen
FC Midtjylland
76'
Out: GilbertoIn: A. Bah
Benfica
77'
Out: P. SistoIn: E. Chilufya
FC Midtjylland
79'
Out: ChiquinhoIn: Diogo Gonçalves
Benfica
87'
Out: PaulinhoIn: N. Dyhr
FC Midtjylland
88'
Diogo GonçalvesR. Yaremchuk
Benfica
89'
Out: João MárioIn: Diego Moreira
Benfica
90+4'
Edward ChilufyaGoal cancelled
FC Midtjylland
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

FC Midtjylland
Statistic
Benfica
37%
Possession
63%
10
Total Shots
12
5
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Blocked Shots
5
8
Shots Inside Box
5
2
Shots Outside Box
7
12
Corners
4
1
Offsides
0
8
Fouls
7
1
Yellow Cards
2
388
Total Passes
690
311
Accurate Passes
610
1
Goalkeeper Saves
4
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
E. Fernández
Benfica

E. Fernández

Rating 7.9 · 1 goals · 0 assists · 1 shots on target

5
FC Midtjylland

P. Sisto

Rating 7.2 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

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Prediction vs actual result

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