Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Spartak Moscow vs Benfica

Spartak Moscow vs Benfica ended 0-2. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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UEFA Champions League 2021-08-04 17:00 Otkrytiye Arena 3rd Qualifying Round
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Spartak Moscow

Spartak Moscow

No goals
0 - 2
Final score
Leg 1 of 2 · Aggregate 0–4 · View other leg
Benfica

Benfica

50'Rafa Silva
73'Gilberto
Team pageSpartak Moscow CompetitionUEFA Champions League Team pageBenfica
MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Benfica beat Spartak Moscow 2-0.

Goals: Rafa Silva (Benfica, 50'), Gilberto (Benfica, 73').

Spartak Moscow had 40% possession to Benfica's 60%, with 8.00 shots to 15.00.

Rafa (Benfica) was the standout performer, rated 8.2.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

33'
Aleksandr SobolevYellow Card
Spartak Moscow
37'
Out: H. SeferovićIn: Gonçalo Ramos
Benfica
48'
Jan VertonghenYellow Card
Benfica
50'
Rafa SilvaJoão Mário
Benfica
59'
Out: R. ZobninIn: M. Ignatov
Spartak Moscow
65'
Out: Diogo GonçalvesIn: Gilberto
Benfica
65'
Out: PizziIn: Éverton
Benfica
68'
Out: Z. BakaevIn: V. Moses
Spartak Moscow
73'
GilbertoLucas Verissimo
Benfica
77'
Out: J. LarssonIn: A. Král
Spartak Moscow
78'
Out: J. HendrixIn: E. Ponce
Spartak Moscow
84'
Out: Álex GrimaldoIn: Gil Dias
Benfica
84'
Out: Rafa SilvaIn: A. Taarabt
Benfica
87'
Mikhail IgnatovYellow Card
Spartak Moscow
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Spartak Moscow
Statistic
Benfica
40%
Possession
60%
8
Total Shots
15
4
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
5
0
Blocked Shots
5
4
Shots Inside Box
14
4
Shots Outside Box
1
4
Corners
5
0
Offsides
3
10
Fouls
13
2
Yellow Cards
1
389
Total Passes
584
297
Accurate Passes
513
3
Goalkeeper Saves
4
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
Rafa
Benfica

Rafa

Rating 8.2 · 1 goals · 0 assists · 1 shots on target

4
Benfica

Gilberto

Rating 7.5 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

6
Benfica

J. Weigl

Rating 7.7 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

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