The Portuguese team lost their fourth match in a row in the Champions League
In the match of the fourth round of the group stage of the Champions League Benfica lost on the road Real Madrid Sociedad with a score of 1:3.
Even in the first half, the hosts scored against the Ukrainian goalkeeper Anatoly Trubin three goals: accurate shots scored by Mikel Merino, Mikel Oyarzabal and Ander Barrenechea. Another Sociedad goal was disallowed after a VAR tip, and in the 29th minute Brais Mendes missed a penalty, hitting the post.
After the break, the Eagles scored their first goal in the current Champions League through the efforts of Rafa Silva, but they were not enough to do more.
After this match, Real Sociedad has 10 points and is leading Group D. Benfica is in last position without any points. In another match of Quartet D today, Salzburg and Inter will play.
In the next round of the Champions League, Real Sociedad will play against Salzburg, and Benfica will play Inter.
- Champions League, Group D. 4th round
Real Sociedad — Benfica — 3:1 (3:0)
Goals: Merino 6, Oyarzabal 11, Barrenechea 21 – Rafa Silva 49
In the 29th minute, Brais Mendes missed a penalty – post
Source: Sportarena
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