Benfica suffered a narrow defeat against Chelsea in their latest match at the FIFA Club World Cup. The Portuguese side, known for their energetic displays, were outplayed by the English giants.
According to the match stats, Chelsea dominated possession with 28 touches inside the box, compared to Benfica’s seven. The English team also had more shots on target (12) and total tackles (11), showcasing their superior control over the game.
Benfica, however, showed some fight, managing to win 7 out of 12 duels won against Chelsea. They also had a higher number of accurate passes (300) but struggled with forward passes, having only 44 attempts.
The match highlights the contrasting styles of the two teams. Chelsea’s possession-based game proved too much for Benfica’s energetic counter-attacks, resulting in a narrow 12-3 shot advantage.
Benfica and Chelsea have a long-standing rivalry, with the Portuguese side trailing 0-3 in their previous meetings. The team is still searching for its first win against the English giants.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/c0rvz95exd4t