Home side humiliated by travelling Sammy Ofer Stadium

Benfica earned hard-fought win over Maccabi Haifa FC 6-1 on Wednesday at Sammy Ofer Stadium.. Benfica were looking to extend their winning run after a 4-3 victory against Juventus.

Benfica started strong and were rewarded for their efforts, when Goncalo Ramos opened the rout in the 20th minute. However, then grabbed a goal from Tjaronn Chery, 26 minutes in, ending the first half 1-1.

Benfica continued to apply pressure in the second period and were rewarded, thanks to a goal from Petar Musa, at 59 minutes. The momentum was again with Benfica, who then scored again courtesy of a goal from Alex Grimaldo on the 69 minute mark to establish a 3-1 result. Benfica looked to have the match under control when they scored again to grab the advantage, thanks to a goal from Rafa Silva after 73 minutes to establish a 4-1. Benfica looked to have the match under control when they scored again and increased their lead, thanks to a goal from Henrique Araujo, at 88 minutes to establish a 5-1. However they weren’t finished yet and Joao Mario made it 6-1 just before the final whistle to give a final score of 6-1.

Benfica brought on Petar Musa, Chiquinho, Henrique Araujo, Diogo Goncalves and Lucas Verissimo, to replace Goncalo Ramos, Fredrik Aursnes, Rafa Silva, David Neres and Antonio Silva.