3-0: Benfica wins at home before visiting the Bernabéu
Real Madrid's next opponent in the Champions League secured a victory against AVS.
Benfica defeated AVS before visiting Real Madrid in the second leg of the playoff to access the round of 16 in the Champions League. The team managed by Mourinho claimed three points at the Da Luz Stadium in the 23rd round of the Portuguese League and remains in third place in the standings.
The hosts delivered an excellent first half, securing the win early on. Alexander Bah opened the scoring in the 11th minute, and after the first quarter-hour, Barrenechea added a second goal. Before the end of the first half, Rafa Silva scored to make it 3-0. In the second half, Benfica successfully maintained their lead to seal the victory.
LINEUP
3-Benfica: Trubin, António S., Barrenechea, Bah (Ivanovic, 71’), Pavlidis (Cabral, 81’), Sidny, Richard Ríos, Schjelderup (Lukebakio, 71’), Rafa (Prioste, 86’), Otamendi (Araújo, 46’), and José Neto.
0-AVS: Adriel, Vítor, Tomané, Tunde (Perea, 54’), Rivas (Afonso, 81’), Duarte, Mendoça (Galleto, 54’), Algobia, Devenish (Aderllan, 46’), Roni, and Pivo (Molina, 46’).
Goals
1-0 (min. 11): Bah.
2-0 (min. 30): Barrenechea.
3-0 (min. 43): Rafa Silva.
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