UEFA Champions League Gameweek 2
Chelsea 1 - 0 FT Benfica
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Futmetrix Verdict
58
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Deportivo La Coruna
1-1
Real Betis
⚡ Intensity
43
⚖️ Balance
44
🏆 Stakes
56
🎲 Upset
37
Late drama denies Betis away victory.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
18' R. Rios (A. Garnacho)
Enzo Barrenechea 34'
45'+1 Enzo Fernández
HT
Richard Ríos 49'
54' ↓ F. Buonanotte ↑Estêvão
61' ↓ T. George ↑Joao Pedro
61' ↓ A. Garnacho ↑J. Gittens
62' João Pedro
Fredrik Aursnes 63'
↓ A. Silva ↑T. Araujo 73'
↓ R. Rios ↑L. Barreiro 77'
↓ G. Sudakov ↑F. Ivanovic 77'
↓ D. Lukebakio ↑A. Schjelderup 77'
80' ↓ M. Gusto ↑R. James
80' ↓ B. Badiashile ↑J. Acheampong
Nicolás Otamendi 83'
Tomás Araújo 88'
↓ F. Aursnes ↑H. Araujo 89'
90'+6 João Pedro
90'+6 João Pedro
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Chelsea
Goalkeepers
Robert Sánchez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Malo Gusto
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
80
Entry
Trevoh Chalobah 
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
84
Passes
3
Duels
Benoît Badiashile
MAGNET
103
Activity
103
Activity
99
Passes
4
Duels
Marc Cucurella 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Enzo Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moisés Caicedo
MAGNET
77
Activity
77
Activity
61
Passes
16
Duels
Pedro Neto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Facundo Buonanotte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
Alejandro Garnacho 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Tyrique George
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
Filip Jörgensen 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Max Merrick
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jorrel Hato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reece James
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joshua Acheampong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Romeo Lavia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reggie Walsh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Pedro 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Marc Guiu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Estêvão 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Benfica
Goalkeepers
Anatoliy Trubin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Amar Dedić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
António Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Nicolás Otamendi
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Samuel Dahl
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Richard Ríos
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Enzo Barrenechea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fredrik Aursnes 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
37%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Forwards
Dodi Lukebakio
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Vangelis Pavlidis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Heorhiy Sudakov 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Samuel Soares
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Diogo Ferreira
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rafael Obrador
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomás Araújo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonçalo Oliveira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leandro Barreiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Veloso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Rêgo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diogo Prioste
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franjo Ivanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andreas Schjelderup
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Henrique Araújo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/28/2025 | Benfica | 1 - 4 (AET) | Chelsea | FIFA Club World Cup | Bank of America Stadium |
| 04/04/2012 | Chelsea | 2 - 1 | Benfica | UEFA Champions League | Stamford Bridge |
| 03/27/2012 | Benfica | 0 - 1 | Chelsea | UEFA Champions League | Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica |
Chelsea Win
Benfica Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -5
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Chelsea
Benfica
Chelsea
Benfica
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Own Goal Lifts Chelsea Past Benfica in Tight Champions League Encounter
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. A single own goal separates two evenly matched sides in a match where defensive frailty proved more costly than attacking prowess.
Chaos at the Back Decides a Cagey Affair
At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Benfica, but this was no masterclass—it was a match decided by misfortune rather than dominance. In the 18th minute, R. Rios turned the ball into his own net following pressure from A. Garnacho's advance, gifting the Blues an early lead they would cling to for the remainder of the evening. The Stakes were high in European competition, yet the execution on both sides told a story of teams still finding their rhythm in the group stage.
Fernández Commands the Midfield
Enzo Fernández emerged as the match's standout performer, orchestrating Chelsea's play with a rating of 7.7 and delivering the creative spark that kept Benfica at arm's length. His positioning and distribution controlled the Balance of the contest, allowing the hosts to absorb pressure without surrendering their advantage. Trevoh Chalobah provided the defensive steel alongside him, earning a 7.6 rating for his resolute work at the back, while Robert Sánchez made three crucial saves to preserve the clean sheet. Chelsea's 56% possession and 88% pass accuracy underscored their control, though their xG of 0.93 revealed they created little beyond the fortunate opener.
Benfica's Frustration Boils Over
The Portuguese visitors matched Chelsea's Intensity with 9 total shots and 0.85 xG, pressing hard in search of an equaliser that never materialised. João Pedro epitomised their desperation in the closing stages, earning a red card in the 96th minute for dangerous play—a moment of indiscipline that confirmed Chelsea's escape. Benfica's five yellow cards and two offsides illustrated a team chasing the game without precision. Despite their 44% possession disadvantage, they forced Chelsea to work for their victory, with both sides trading fouls (Chelsea 13, Benfica 14) in a scrappy encounter.
Key Questions
How did the red card for João Pedro impact the match?
The 96th-minute dismissal for dangerous play ended Benfica's hopes of salvaging a point, leaving Chelsea to see out the final moments with numerical superiority intact.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Survival Instincts Ignite at Stamford Bridge
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 19/100. This is a high-stakes clash where Chelsea aim for the top eight while Benfica fight to break into the playoff spots.
The Setup
The UEFA Champions League league stage returns to Stamford Bridge on September 30, 2025, with a narrative defined by desperation. Chelsea enter this fixture in 13th place, possessing a Balance that has seen them win three of their first six matches. While they aren't in immediate danger, a victory here would propel them toward the elite top-eight direct qualification spots. Conversely, Benfica arrive in West London sitting 25th—just one agonizing spot below the playoff line. Their recent Form is a cause for major concern, having suffered three consecutive losses that have left their European campaign on life support. For the Portuguese giants, the Stakes could not be higher; they are essentially playing for their tournament life.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match will be won or lost in the transition. Chelsea’s fluid attacking unit will look to exploit the spaces left by a Benfica side that must eventually commit players forward to find a result. Benfica’s defensive backline has been leaky during their recent losing streak, and they must find a way to maintain structural Balance against a Chelsea midfield that excels at recycling possession and launching quick vertical attacks. If the visitors cannot solidify their central defensive zone, the pace of the home side will likely overwhelm them by the hour mark.
Our Prediction
Chelsea will likely dominate the ball, using the home atmosphere to pin Benfica back early. While the visitors may find a goal on the break to keep things tense, the quality of Chelsea’s Stars should eventually tell. Expect a professional performance from the Blues, securing a 2-1 victory that keeps them in the hunt for the top eight while leaving Benfica with a massive mountain to climb to reach the top 24.