Benfica faced Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League group stage, with Leverkusen winning 1-0 via a Patrik Schick header in the second half, sealing Leverkusen’s first group-stage victory of the campaign. Benfica pressed for an equalizer but were unable to convert their chances. Key details
- Final score: Benfica 0 – 1 Bayer Leverkusen
- Goal: Patrik Schick (65th minute) for Leverkusen
- Venue: Estádio da Luz, Lisbon
- Context: Leverkusen picked up important three points to boost their group-stage position; Benfica suffered another setback in a campaign where they’ve struggled to convert chances into goals.
Recent context
- Benfica dominated possession and had more corners, but Leverkusen were more clinical in front of goal and effective on the counter, leading to the game’s decisive moment in the 65th minute. This result contributed to Benfica’s winless/challenging run in the group stage this season, while Leverkusen earned a vital away win.
