UEFA Champions League

Benfica vs Real Madrid, 2025-26 UEFA Champions League, League Phase

· UEFA Champions League
Benfica
  • 36': Andreas Schjelderup
  • 45'+5': Vangelis Pavlidis (P)
  • 54': Andreas Schjelderup
  • 90'+8': Anatoliy Trubin
FT
4 - 2
Real Madrid
  • 30': Kylian Mbappé
  • 58': Kylian Mbappé
  • Red Card 90'+2': Raúl Asencio
  • Red Card 90'+6': Rodrygo

Goalkeeper Trubin goal sinks Real Madrid, secures Benfica playoff spot

Benfica stunned Real Madrid with a 4-2 win, knocking the LaLiga giants out of the top eight and securing their own playoff spot.

Match Timeline

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 3': Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 3': Foul by Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid).
  • 3': Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 6': Attempt blocked. Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Vangelis Pavlidis.
  • 6': Corner, Benfica. Conceded by Federico Valverde.
  • 7': Attempt blocked. Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Heorhii Sudakov with a cross.
  • 8': Foul by Amar Dedic (Benfica).
  • 8': Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 10': Foul by Leandro Barreiro (Benfica).
  • 10': Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 10': Leandro Barreiro (Benfica) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 11': Attempt missed. Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Arda Güler following a set piece situation.
  • 14': Attempt blocked. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Aurélien Tchouaméni.
  • 15': Foul by Gianluca Prestianni (Benfica).
  • 15': Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 17': VAR Decision: No Penalty Benfica.
  • 18': Foul by Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid).
  • 18': Gianluca Prestianni (Benfica) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 20': Attempt blocked. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Arda Güler.
  • 21': Attempt saved. Gianluca Prestianni (Benfica) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid). Assisted by Heorhii Sudakov.
  • 21': Corner, Benfica. Conceded by Thibaut Courtois.
  • 22': Attempt saved. Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid). Assisted by Nicolás Otamendi.
  • 24': Foul by Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid).
  • 24': Heorhii Sudakov (Benfica) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 24': Attempt blocked. Gianluca Prestianni (Benfica) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is blocked. Assisted by Vangelis Pavlidis.
  • 24': Corner, Benfica. Conceded by Jude Bellingham.
  • 26': Attempt missed. Arda Güler (Real Madrid) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
  • 26': Heorhii Sudakov (Benfica) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the right side of the box. Assisted by Gianluca Prestianni.
  • 27': Arda Güler (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 27': Foul by Heorhii Sudakov (Benfica).
  • 28': Attempt blocked. Leandro Barreiro (Benfica) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Heorhii Sudakov.
  • 30': Attempt blocked. Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Arda Güler.
  • 30': Goal! Benfica 0, Real Madrid 1. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Raúl Asencio with a cross.
  • 34': Corner, Real Madrid. Conceded by Fredrik Aursnes.
  • 34': Attempt saved. Raúl Asencio (Real Madrid) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Anatoliy Trubin (Benfica). Assisted by Arda Güler with a cross.
  • 35': Foul by Arda Güler (Real Madrid).
  • 35': Leandro Barreiro (Benfica) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 36': Goal! Benfica 1, Real Madrid 1. Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Vangelis Pavlidis with a cross following a fast break.
  • 39': Foul by Franco Mastantuono (Real Madrid).
  • 39': Heorhii Sudakov (Benfica) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 40': Attempt blocked. Amar Dedic (Benfica) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Anatoliy Trubin.
  • 40': Attempt blocked. Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
  • 40': Attempt blocked. Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
  • 40': Corner, Benfica. Conceded by Dean Huijsen.
  • 40': Attempt missed. Leandro Barreiro (Benfica) header from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right following a corner.
  • 41': Foul by Gianluca Prestianni (Benfica).
  • 41': Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 42': Foul by Amar Dedic (Benfica).
  • 42': Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 43': Attempt saved. Amar Dedic (Benfica) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid). Assisted by Gianluca Prestianni.
  • 45': Delay in match because of an injury Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid).
  • 45': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 45'+1': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
  • 45'+1': Offside, Benfica. Leandro Barreiro is caught offside.
  • 45'+3': Corner, Benfica. Conceded by Dean Huijsen.
  • 45'+3': Penalty Benfica. Nicolás Otamendi draws a foul in the penalty area.
  • 45'+3': Penalty conceded by Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid) after a foul in the penalty area.
  • 45'+4': Raúl Asencio (Real Madrid) is shown the yellow card.
  • 45'+5': Goal! Benfica 2, Real Madrid 1. Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the centre of the goal.
  • 45'+7': First Half ends, Benfica 2, Real Madrid 1.
  • 45': Second Half begins Benfica 2, Real Madrid 1.
  • 47': Corner, Real Madrid. Conceded by Amar Dedic.
  • 47': Attempt missed. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) header from very close range is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Kylian Mbappé with a cross following a corner.
  • 52': Attempt saved. Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid).
  • 54': Goal! Benfica 3, Real Madrid 1. Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Vangelis Pavlidis.
  • 55': Substitution, Real Madrid. Rodrygo replaces Franco Mastantuono.
  • 55': Substitution, Real Madrid. Eduardo Camavinga replaces Aurélien Tchouaméni.
  • 56': Foul by Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica).
  • 56': Rodrygo (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 58': Goal! Benfica 3, Real Madrid 2. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Arda Güler.
  • 60': Delay in match (Real Madrid).
  • 60': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 61': Attempt saved. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Anatoliy Trubin (Benfica). Assisted by Jude Bellingham.
  • 62': Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid) is shown the yellow card.
  • 62': Foul by Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid).
  • 62': Leandro Barreiro (Benfica) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 63': Foul by Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid).
  • 63': Heorhii Sudakov (Benfica) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 64': Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 64': Foul by Nicolás Otamendi (Benfica).
  • 65': Attempt missed. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Vinícius Júnior.
  • 66': Foul by Álvaro Carreras (Real Madrid).
  • 66': Gianluca Prestianni (Benfica) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 66': Álvaro Carreras (Real Madrid) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 67': Delay in match because of an injury Gianluca Prestianni (Benfica).
  • 69': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 69': Attempt missed. Heorhii Sudakov (Benfica) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Vangelis Pavlidis with a headed pass.
  • 70': Corner, Real Madrid. Conceded by Amar Dedic.
  • 71': Delay in match (Real Madrid).
  • 71': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 73': Attempt saved. Gianluca Prestianni (Benfica) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid). Assisted by Heorhii Sudakov.
  • 73': Foul by Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid).
  • 73': Leandro Barreiro (Benfica) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 77': Attempt saved. Arda Güler (Real Madrid) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner by Anatoliy Trubin (Benfica). Assisted by Kylian Mbappé.
  • 78': Attempt saved. Rodrygo (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Anatoliy Trubin (Benfica). Assisted by Arda Güler.
  • 78': Corner, Real Madrid. Conceded by Anatoliy Trubin.
  • 78': Substitution, Real Madrid. David Alaba replaces Dean Huijsen.
  • 79': Substitution, Real Madrid. Jorge Cestero replaces Álvaro Carreras.
  • 79': Substitution, Real Madrid. Brahim Díaz replaces Arda Güler.
  • 80': Attempt blocked. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Brahim Díaz.
  • 81': Foul by Leandro Barreiro (Benfica).
  • 81': Jorge Cestero (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 82': Corner, Benfica. Conceded by Eduardo Camavinga.
  • 83': Substitution, Benfica. Enzo Barrenechea replaces Heorhii Sudakov.
  • 83': Attempt saved. Nicolás Otamendi (Benfica) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid).
  • 84': Attempt saved. Leandro Barreiro (Benfica) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom right corner by Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid). Assisted by Andreas Schjelderup.
  • 85': Brahim Díaz (Real Madrid) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 85': Foul by Samuel Dahl (Benfica).
  • 85': Samuel Dahl (Benfica) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 85': Corner, Real Madrid. Conceded by Nicolás Otamendi.
  • 86': Attempt blocked. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Brahim Díaz.
  • 86': Attempt missed. Brahim Díaz (Real Madrid) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Kylian Mbappé following a corner.
  • 87': Substitution, Benfica. João Rego replaces Gianluca Prestianni.
  • 88': Attempt blocked. Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Fredrik Aursnes.
  • 89': Foul by Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid).
  • 89': Nicolás Otamendi (Benfica) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90': Foul by Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid).
  • 90': Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
  • 90'+2': Foul by Raúl Asencio (Real Madrid).
  • 90'+2': Leandro Barreiro (Benfica) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90'+2': Second yellow card to Raúl Asencio (Real Madrid) for a bad foul.
  • 90'+3': Substitution, Benfica. Franjo Ivanovic replaces Vangelis Pavlidis.
  • 90'+3': Substitution, Benfica. António Silva replaces Andreas Schjelderup.
  • 90'+5': Foul by João Rego (Benfica).
  • 90'+5': Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 90'+6': Anatoliy Trubin (Benfica) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90'+6': Foul by Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid).
  • 90'+6': Rodrygo (Real Madrid) is shown the yellow card.
  • 90'+6': Rodrygo (Real Madrid) is shown the red card.
  • 90'+7': Foul by Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid).
  • 90'+7': Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 90'+8': Goal! Benfica 4, Real Madrid 2. Anatoliy Trubin (Benfica) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Fredrik Aursnes with a cross following a set piece situation.
  • 90'+8': Second Half ends, Benfica 4, Real Madrid 2.
  • 0': Match ends, Benfica 4, Real Madrid 2.

Statistics

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15 Fouls 11
4 Yellow Cards 2
2 Red Cards 0
0 Offsides 1
5 Corner Kicks 6
7 Saves 4
67.2 Possession 32.8
16 SHOTS 22
6 ON GOAL 12
0.4 On Target % 0.5
0 Penalty Goals 2
0 Penalty Kicks Taken 1
553 Accurate Passes 227
610 Passes 294
0.9 Pass Completion % 0.8
4 Accurate Crosses 5
13 Crosses 12
0.3 Cross % 0.4
36 Long Balls 33
17 Accurate Long Balls 13
0.5 Long Balls % 0.4
5 Blocked Shots 7
10 Effective Tackles 13
14 Tackles 22
0.7 Tackle % 0.6
9 Interceptions 11
19 Effective Clearances 16
19 Clearances 16

Game Information

Competition: UEFA Champions League

Venue: Estádio da Luz
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Attendance: 64,305

UEFA Champions League Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Arsenal 8 +19 24
2 Bayern Munich 8 +14 21
3 Liverpool 8 +12 18
4 Tottenham Hotspur 8 +10 17
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Line-Ups

SLB Benfica (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
1 Anatoliy Trubin (GK)
30 Nicolás Otamendi
44 Tomás Araújo
26 Samuel Dahl Yellow Card
17 Amar Dedic
10 Georgiy Sudakov
8 Fredrik Aursnes
18 Leandro Barreiro Yellow Card
14 Vangelis Pavlidis
21 Andreas Schjelderup
25 Gianluca Prestianni
Benfica Substitutes:
Diogo Ferreira, José Neto, Franjo Ivanovic, Anísio Cabral, Bruma, Daniel Banjaqui, João Rêgo, Manu Silva, Diogo Prioste, Enzo Barrenechea, Gonçalo Oliveira, António Silva.

RMA Real Madrid (4-3-3)

No. Name
1 Thibaut Courtois (GK)
24 Dean Huijsen Yellow Card
17 Raúl Asencio
18 Álvaro Carreras Yellow Card
8 Federico Valverde
14 Aurélien Tchouaméni Yellow Card
5 Jude Bellingham
15 Arda Güler
10 Kylian Mbappé
7 Vinícius Júnior
30 Franco Mastantuono
Real Madrid Substitutes:
Fran González, Dani Ceballos, Dani Carvajal, Eduardo Camavinga, Brahim Díaz, David Alaba, Jorge Cestero, Fran García, Andriy Lunin, Diego Aguado, Gonzalo García, Rodrygo.

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