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Benfica Overpowers Ten-Man Monaco in Thrilling Champions League Clash
Benfica emerged victorious in a dramatic Champions League encounter against Monaco, securing a 3-1 win at the Stade Louis II. The match, played on November 27th, 2024, in Monaco, was a fiery affair characterized by numerous cards and controversial moments.
Monaco took the lead at the 13th minute through Eliesse Ben Seghir, assisted by Aleksandr Golovin. However, Benfica equalized in the 48th minute with a goal from Vangelis Pavlidis. The second half was even more eventful. Monaco’s Wissam Ben Yedder was sent off in the 58th minute after accumulating yellow cards, significantly altering the game’s dynamic. Both teams had goals ruled out for offside. Monaco briefly regained the lead with a goal from Magassa in the 67th minute, but Benfica fought back, scoring through António Silva in the 84th minute and Zakaria Amdouni in the 88th minute to secure the win.
The match was a closely contested affair, with Benfica holding 54% possession and registering 18 shots (9 on target), while Monaco had 46% possession and 11 shots (5 on target). Benfica capitalized on Monaco’s numerical disadvantage and superior finishing to claim a deserved victory.
Substitutions monaco: at minute 57 S. Magassa came in and L. Camara went out., at minute 57 C. Mawissa Elebi came in and Caio Henrique went out., at minute 63 F. Balogun came in and B. Embolo went out., at minute 63 M. Salisu came in and E. Ben Seghir went out., at minute 90 G. Ilenikhena came in and D. Zakaria went out.
Substitutions benfica: at minute 65 Z. Amdouni came in and Florentino went out., at minute 65 A. Cabral came in and V. Pavlidis went out., at minute 85 L. Barreiro came in and F. Aursnes went out., at minute 90 B. Rollheiser came in and A. Di Maria went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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