Last hour
Despite the various opportunities created by both teams, it was a self -aware one in the first part that decided the match in London.
Benfica was defeated this Tuesday by Chelsea, for in the second round of the League of .
After the surprising defeat against Qarabağ on the inaugural journey, the ‘incarnates’, now with José Mourinho to the Leme, wanted to return to victories in the ‘millionaire proof’ in the face of a London set that has not won for four games.
On the return to a very special place, ‘Mou’ reinforced the ‘eagles’ core, putting Enzo Barrenechea and relegating Andreas Schjelderup to the bench.
In the first half when both teams had several occasions, it was the London formation to be able to realize these occasions on a goal.
AutoGolo ‘plotted’ aspirations
At 18 minutes, once again forgotten on the right side, Alejandro Garnacho received the ball coming from the opposite flank of Pedro Neto’s feet, crossing poisonously to the unfortunate amendment of Richard Ríos. The marker was thus open in Stamford Bridge.
After the goal, Chelsea stabilized the game to its advantage as Benfica was lowering the intensity of pressure in the last third.
