Benfica ended up with the victory in the first leg

At the Jan Breydel Stadium, Benfica secured an important 0-2 win in Key 2 of the 2022-23 UEFA Champions League tournament. The visitor’s goals were scored by João Mário (5′ 2T, penalty) and David Neres (42′ 2T).

Rafa Silva smashed a shot into the post 29 minutes into the first half and drowned out the goal cry from all his fans.

The figure of the meeting was António Silva. The Benfica defender was important because he cleared 3 dangerous balls.

He was also key in the Jan Breydel stadium, João Mário. The Benfica midfielder stood out against Club Brugge as he scored 1 goal and delivered 50 correct passes.

It was a hard fought game with fouls on both sides. There were 3 reprimands: Denis Odoi, Kamal Sowah and Nicolás Otamendi.

Club Brugge manager Scott Parker staged a 4-5-1 formation on the pitch with Simon Mignolet in goal; Clinton Mata, Jack Hendry, Brandon Mechele and Bjorn Meijer on the defensive line; Denis Odoi, Raphael Onyedika, Kamal Sowah, Hans Vanaken and Tajon Buchanan in the middle; and Noa Lang in attack.

For their part, those led by Roger Schmidt crashed with a 4-5-1 strategy with Odisseas Vlachodimos under the three sticks; Alexander Bah, António Silva, Nicolás Otamendi and Alejandro Grimaldo in defence; Florentino Luís, Chiquinho, João Mário, Rafa Silva and Fredrik Aursnes in midfield; and Gonçalo Ramos in front.

The appointed referee for the match was Davide Massa.

With this favorable result in the first leg of the UEFA – Champions League 2022-2023, Benfica arrives with an advantage against Club Brugge to qualify for the quarter-finals.

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