1.5
Famalicão was always better offensively. The team from Minho created 1.5 Expected Goals, framing 5 of the 9 shots they attempted, compared to just 0.7 for a lackluster Benfica, which had only 2 shots on target, one in each half of the match.
27
Benfica did not function well, not even from the substitute bench. Roger Schmidt replaced a poorly performing Prestianni at halftime and brought in Kökçü, but nothing changed with the entry of the Turkish international. Both players ended with a total of 27 possession losses and yellow cards.
5
Aranda was a ‘puzzle’ for Benfica. The Spaniard assisted for the opening goal by Sorriso and finished with 5 effective dribbles out of 11 attempted, winning 10 duels, 3 of them in defensive aerial support. He even hit the post!
18
Sorriso, Aranda, and Zaydou brightened up the Minho afternoon, but at the back, center-back Justin de Haas ensured the solidity that ‘dimmed’ Benfica, with 18 defensive actions, including 11 clearances.
8
Tomás Araújo was perhaps the only one to escape the aforementioned ‘blackout’ and prevented greater harm for the Eagles. The center-back recorded 8 tackles and a crucial clearance against the last man, winning 14 of the 19 duels he contested.