Match story
- Bayern München fired more attempts (14 vs 6 shots).
- Bayern München was more accurate in front of goal (71% on target vs 33%).
- Bayern München held more of the ball (58% possession).
Bayern München defeated Benfica 5-1 in UEFA Champions League. The fixture is part of the Group Stage - 5 stage in the 2018 season. The match was played at Allianz Arena in Munich. Daniele Orsato, Italy officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Bayern München vs Benfica meeting in UEFA Champions League with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Bayern München and Benfica. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
UEFA Champions LeagueRecorded meetings: 3 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
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