16/05 - 20:00
17/05 - 20:00
Benfica defeated Barcelona in a win on Wednesday, 3x0, relating to matchweek 2 of the Champions League. Coming into the contest, Lisboa's team came from a draw, and Barcelona's team came from a defeat. Darwin Núñez with a superb display.
The first goal of the game was scored by Darwin Núñez, with a right-foot shot, with 3 minutes on the clock. With this goal, Darwin Núñez recorded his five goal of the current campaign.
In the 69th minute, Rafa Silva fired home Benfica second goal, with a right-foot strike inside the box. Darwin Núñez netted the last goal after 79 minutes from the penalty spot. In the closing stages of the game, Barcelona saw Eric García get sent off due to accumulation of yellows.
After the result Benfica are 2nd in the table, with 8 points, while Barcelona sit 3rd place, with 7 points. With regard to the next fixture, Jorge Jesus's team will play at home against Bayern München, whilst Ronald Koeman's team will play at home against Dynamo Kyiv.
| Benfica | Barcelona | |||
| 7 | 5 | Shots | 2 | 8 |
| 7 | 2 | Shots on target | 1 | 8 |
| 8 | 3 | Total Tackles | 5 | 7 |
3 | Tackles Won | 3 | ||
| 7 | 7 | Ball steals | 2 | 8 |
| 8 | 38 | Total Passes | 64 | 7 |
| 8 | 36 | Passes Completed | 59 | 7 |
| - | Saves | 3 | 7 | |
| 7 | 4 | Fouls Committed | 3 | 8 |
3 | Fouls Suffered | 3 |
