UEFA Champions League Qualifying

Benfica vs FC Midtjylland, 2022-23 UEFA Champions League Qualifying, Third Round

· 1st Leg
Benfica
  • 16': Gonçalo Ramos
  • 33': Gonçalo Ramos
  • 40': Enzo Fernández
  • 61': Gonçalo Ramos
FT
4 - 1
1st Leg
FC Midtjylland
  • 77': Pione Sisto (P)

About

Benfica are hosting FC Midtjylland at Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal, starting on . The match is a part of the UEFA Champions League Qualifying.

Match Timeline

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 1': Corner, FC Midtjylland. Conceded by Nicolás Otamendi.
  • 1': Corner, FC Midtjylland. Conceded by Gonçalo Ramos.
  • 2': Foul by Sory Kaba (FC Midtjylland).
  • 2': Nicolás Otamendi (Benfica) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 6': Foul by Florentino (Benfica).
  • 6': Pione Sisto (FC Midtjylland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 6': Foul by Pione Sisto (FC Midtjylland).
  • 6': Rafa (Benfica) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 9': Hand ball by David Neres (Benfica).
  • 11': Corner, Benfica. Conceded by Nikolas Dyhr.
  • 12': Attempt missed. Pione Sisto (FC Midtjylland) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Sory Kaba following a fast break.
  • 15': Corner, Benfica. Conceded by Juninho.
  • 15': Attempt saved. Enzo Fernández (Benfica) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Rafa.
  • 16': Goal! Benfica 1, FC Midtjylland 0. Gonçalo Ramos (Benfica) header from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by David Neres.
  • 18': Attempt saved. David Neres (Benfica) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Nicolás Otamendi.
  • 18': Corner, Benfica. Conceded by Elias Ólafsson.
  • 19': Corner, Benfica. Conceded by Sory Kaba.
  • 19': Attempt missed. Nicolás Otamendi (Benfica) header from the left side of the six yard box misses to the left. Assisted by João Mário with a cross following a corner.
  • 22': Foul by Nicolás Otamendi (Benfica).
  • 22': Pione Sisto (FC Midtjylland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 22': Nicolás Otamendi (Benfica) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 25': Foul by Gilberto (Benfica).
  • 25': Sory Kaba (FC Midtjylland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 27': Attempt missed. Enzo Fernández (Benfica) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
  • 29': Foul by Henrik Dalsgaard (FC Midtjylland).
  • 29': Gonçalo Ramos (Benfica) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 33': Goal! Benfica 2, FC Midtjylland 0. Gonçalo Ramos (Benfica) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by David Neres with a cross.
  • 35': Foul by João Mário (Benfica).
  • 35': Pione Sisto (FC Midtjylland) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 35': Offside, FC Midtjylland. Oliver Sørensen tries a through ball, but Sory Kaba is caught offside.
  • 38': Corner, Benfica. Conceded by Nikolas Dyhr.
  • 39': Attempt saved. Alejandro Grimaldo (Benfica) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Rafa.
  • 39': Corner, Benfica. Conceded by Elias Ólafsson.
  • 40': Goal! Benfica 3, FC Midtjylland 0. Enzo Fernández (Benfica) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by João Mário following a corner.
  • 42': Attempt blocked. Charles (FC Midtjylland) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
  • 42': Attempt missed. Enzo Fernández (Benfica) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
  • 45': First Half ends, Benfica 3, FC Midtjylland 0.
  • 45': Second Half begins Benfica 3, FC Midtjylland 0.
  • 45': Substitution, FC Midtjylland. Edward Chilufya replaces Anders Dreyer.
  • 46': Foul by Henrik Dalsgaard (FC Midtjylland).
  • 46': Rafa (Benfica) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 47': Attempt missed. Gonçalo Ramos (Benfica) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right.
  • 47': Attempt missed. Gonçalo Ramos (Benfica) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right.
  • 49': Attempt missed. João Mário (Benfica) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Gonçalo Ramos.
  • 50': David Neres (Benfica) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 50': Foul by Juninho (FC Midtjylland).
  • 52': Foul by Enzo Fernández (Benfica).
  • 52': Oliver Sørensen (FC Midtjylland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 53': Foul by Gonçalo Ramos (Benfica).
  • 53': Pione Sisto (FC Midtjylland) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 55': Corner, FC Midtjylland. Conceded by Alejandro Grimaldo.
  • 57': Attempt saved. Gonçalo Ramos (Benfica) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by João Mário.
  • 57': Attempt missed. Gilberto (Benfica) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Florentino.
  • 58': Corner, FC Midtjylland. Conceded by Nicolás Otamendi.
  • 59': David Neres (Benfica) hits the bar with a left footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Rafa with a through ball following a fast break.
  • 59': Attempt missed. Florentino (Benfica) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Gonçalo Ramos.
  • 61': Goal! Benfica 4, FC Midtjylland 0. Gonçalo Ramos (Benfica) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Rafa.
  • 62': Substitution, FC Midtjylland. Paulinho replaces Nikolas Dyhr.
  • 63': Alejandro Grimaldo (Benfica) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 63': Foul by Edward Chilufya (FC Midtjylland).
  • 64': Attempt missed. Gonçalo Ramos (Benfica) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by João Mário with a cross following a set piece situation.
  • 66': David Neres (Benfica) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 66': Foul by Pione Sisto (FC Midtjylland).
  • 67': Substitution, FC Midtjylland. Gustav Isaksen replaces Sory Kaba.
  • 67': Substitution, FC Midtjylland. Mads Dohr Thychosen replaces Joel Andersson.
  • 67': Attempt saved. Alejandro Grimaldo (Benfica) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner.
  • 69': Foul by Morato (Benfica).
  • 69': Gustav Isaksen (FC Midtjylland) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 70': Attempt missed. Erik Sviatchenko (FC Midtjylland) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Pione Sisto with a cross following a set piece situation.
  • 71': Offside, FC Midtjylland. Paulinho tries a through ball, but Gustav Isaksen is caught offside.
  • 72': Attempt missed. Pione Sisto (FC Midtjylland) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
  • 73': Corner, Benfica. Conceded by Juninho.
  • 73': Attempt blocked. João Mário (Benfica) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by David Neres.
  • 75': Attempt missed. David Neres (Benfica) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Gilberto.
  • 75': Attempt saved. Gonçalo Ramos (Benfica) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by David Neres.
  • 76': Penalty FC Midtjylland. Paulinho draws a foul in the penalty area.
  • 76': Penalty conceded by Morato (Benfica) after a foul in the penalty area.
  • 76': Morato (Benfica) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 77': Goal! Benfica 4, FC Midtjylland 1. Pione Sisto (FC Midtjylland) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the high centre of the goal.
  • 78': Substitution, Benfica. Henrique Araújo replaces Rafa.
  • 79': Substitution, Benfica. Roman Yaremchuk replaces Gonçalo Ramos.
  • 79': Foul by Edward Chilufya (FC Midtjylland).
  • 79': Gilberto (Benfica) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 79': Substitution, FC Midtjylland. Chris Kouakou replaces Charles.
  • 80': Foul by Henrique Araújo (Benfica).
  • 80': Henrik Dalsgaard (FC Midtjylland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 82': Foul by Henrique Araújo (Benfica).
  • 82': Pione Sisto (FC Midtjylland) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 82': Offside, FC Midtjylland. Pione Sisto tries a through ball, but Erik Sviatchenko is caught offside.
  • 84': Foul by David Neres (Benfica).
  • 84': Paulinho (FC Midtjylland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 85': Foul by Florentino (Benfica).
  • 85': Oliver Sørensen (FC Midtjylland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 87': Substitution, Benfica. Chiquinho replaces David Neres.
  • 88': Attempt missed. Henrique Araújo (Benfica) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Roman Yaremchuk.
  • 89': Corner, FC Midtjylland. Conceded by Morato.
  • 89': Attempt missed. Erik Sviatchenko (FC Midtjylland) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Pione Sisto with a cross following a corner.
  • 90'+1': Attempt saved. Roman Yaremchuk (Benfica) header from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Henrique Araújo with a headed pass.
  • 90'+3': Chris Kouakou (FC Midtjylland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90'+3': Foul by Enzo Fernández (Benfica).
  • 90'+3': Foul by Henrik Dalsgaard (FC Midtjylland).
  • 90'+3': Roman Yaremchuk (Benfica) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90'+3': Second Half ends, Benfica 4, FC Midtjylland 1.
  • 0': Match ends, Benfica 4, FC Midtjylland 1.

Statistics

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9 Fouls 14
0 Yellow Cards 2
0 Red Cards 0
3 Offsides 0
5 Corner Kicks 7
8 Saves 0
26.2 Possession 73.8
6 SHOTS 24
1 ON GOAL 12
0.2 On Target % 0.5
1 Penalty Goals 0
1 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
156 Accurate Passes 566
231 Passes 661
0.7 Pass Completion % 0.9
5 Accurate Crosses 5
11 Crosses 21
0.5 Cross % 0.2
62 Long Balls 47
26 Accurate Long Balls 24
0.4 Long Balls % 0.5
1 Blocked Shots 1
8 Effective Tackles 18
16 Tackles 23
0.5 Tackle % 0.8
11 Interceptions 6
28 Effective Clearances 7
28 Clearances 7

Game Information

Competition: UEFA Champions League Qualifying

Venue: Estádio da Luz
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Attendance: 53,346

Line-Ups

SLB Benfica (4-4-2)

No. Name
99 Odisseas Vlachodimos (GK)
91 Morato Yellow Card
30 Nicolás Otamendi Yellow Card
3 Alejandro Grimaldo
2 Gilberto
13 Enzo Fernández
61 Florentino
20 João Mário
7 David Neres
88 Gonçalo Ramos
27 Rafa Silva
Benfica Substitutes:
Helton Leite, António Silva, Henrique Araújo, Diego Moreira, Roman Yaremchuk, Julian Weigl, Jan Vertonghen, Alexander Bah, Petar Musa, Chiquinho, André Almeida, Paulo Bernardo.

MID FC Midtjylland (3-4-3)

No. Name
16 Elias Ólafsson (GK)
28 Erik Sviatchenko
73 Juninho
14 Henrik Dalsgaard
35 Charles
24 Oliver Sørensen
44 Nikolas Dyhr
6 Joel Andersson
9 Sory Kaba
7 Pione Sisto
36 Anders Dreyer
FC Midtjylland Substitutes:
Chris Kouakou, Edward Chilufya, Stefan Gartenmann, Valdemar Byskov, Pablo Ortíz, Paulo Victor, David Ousted, Mads Thychosen, Mark Ugboh, Victor Lind, Viktor Bak, Gustav Isaksen.

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