Chelsea Edge Benfica 1–0 in Champions League Clash at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea secured a narrow but crucial 1–0 victory over Benfica at Stamford Bridge in tonight’s UEFA Champions League group-stage encounter.
🔑 Match Summary
The only goal of the night came in the 18th minute when Richard Ríos turned the ball into his own net, handing Chelsea the lead. Despite Benfica’s efforts, the Blues held firm to protect their advantage.
Late drama unfolded in stoppage time as João Pedro received his marching orders after a second yellow card, leaving Chelsea to finish the match with 10 men.
⚽ Key Highlights
Goal: Richard Ríos (OG, 18’)
Red Card: João Pedro (Chelsea, added time)
Notable Incident: Play was briefly stopped after objects were thrown at Enzo Fernández while taking a corner against his former club. Benfica coach José Mourinho stepped in to calm the situation.
📊 Stats at a Glance
Possession: Chelsea edged control of the game.
Chances: Both sides created opportunities, but Benfica couldn’t find the breakthrough.
Substitutions: Chelsea brought on Estêvão and Reece James to maintain balance; Benfica made attacking changes to chase an equaliser.
🏟 Historical Note
This victory marked Chelsea’s 100th home game in the UEFA Champions League, adding another memorable night at the Bridge.
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✅ Final Score: Chelsea 1–0 Benfica
💙 The Blues take three points and strengthen their position in the group.
