Match story
- Benfica created the clearer chances on xG (1.62 vs 0.74, Δ 0.88).
- Benfica fired more attempts (21 vs 7 shots).
- Bayer Leverkusen was more accurate in front of goal (43% on target vs 29%).
- Benfica held more of the ball (53% possession).
Bayer Leverkusen defeated Benfica 0-1 in UEFA Champions League. The fixture is part of the League Stage - 4 stage in the 2025 season. S. Sozza officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Benfica vs Bayer Leverkusen 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 Benfica and Bayer Leverkusen. 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: 2 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Bayer Leverkusen defeated Benfica 0-1 in UEFA Champions League. The fixture is part of the League Stage - 4 stage in the 2025 season. S. Sozza officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Benfica vs Bayer Leverkusen 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 Benfica and Bayer Leverkusen. 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: 2 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Inter Miami take on Nashville in the 2026 MLS season, where Lionel Messi is expected to start once again for the Herons. Lionel Messi is projected to start for Inter Miami in Saturday’s crucial MLS clash against Nashville SC. The Argentine captain is expected to lead the line just days after coming off the bench in Miami’s Leagues Cup elimination loss to Club León. Heading into the week, head coach Guillermo Hoyos had declined to confirm Messi’s availability, citing the emotional toll following the passing of Messi’s father, Jorge Messi, and stressing that any return would need to happen gradually. With Messi now projected in the starting XI, it appears he’s ready to take on a bigger role again as the club navigates one of its most important stretches of the season. The stakes are significant for both sides. Nashville currently sit atop the Eastern Conference in the Supporters’ Shield race, with Miami chasing close behind, making this one of the most important regular-season matchups left on the calendar for both clubs. Travel day. Nashville awaits ✈️🎶 pic.twitter.com/fEN9m1Wq1T— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) August 14, 2026 Kickoff is set for 07:30 p.m. ET at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee, with both sides fielding strong lineups as they push for positioning down the stretch of the regular season. Inter Miami’s projected lineup With Messi back in the fold after his cameo against León, Hoyos is expected to reshuffle his attack around the captain once again, while continuing to manage his overall workload following the recent loss of his father. Inter Miami’s projected starting XI: Ríos Novo; Fray, Caicedo, Micael, Allen; Bright, Casemiro, De Paul, Segovia; Messi, Suárez. Nashville SC’s projected lineup Nashville, meanwhile, will look to protect their spot atop the Eastern Conference standings, fielding a lineup built around the attacking partnership of Hany Mukhtar and Sam Surridge that has carried them for much of the season. Nashville SC’s projected starting XI: Schwake; Najar, Woledzi, Palacios, Lovitz; Acosta, Tagseth, Mohammed; Espinoza, Mukhtar, Surridge.
It's that time of the year again - the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period as clubs look to make big signings ahead of the new season.
Newcastle have been depleted by sales this summer, and will be happy to get an incoming deal done. If you enjoy CaughtOffside coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content. It’s a Saturday, but transfer season […] The post Romano gives “here we go” to €35m Newcastle deal; sellers could be in trouble appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Belgian would be first non-Scot in role since Berti VogtsScotland face Slovenia on 26 September in Nations LeagueThe Scottish Football Association hopes to name the Belgian Sébastien Pocognoli as the successor to Steve Clarke as manager early next week. The 39-year-old, who was sacked by Monaco in June, will become the country’s first non-Scottish manager since Berti Vogts, who was in charge from 2002-04.Clarke’s abrupt departure came as Scotland exited the World Cup at the group stage. He had signed a four-year contract extension immediately before the tournament. It quickly became clear the SFA would turn towards a foreign manager; Jon Dahl Tomasson and Kasper Hjulmand were linked with the position. Continue reading...
Manager Wouter Vrancken insists Hearts "will not back down" after picking up their first win of the season last weekend. The new boss had a tricky start to life at Tynecastle after losing his first three competitive matches in charge. After a humbling 6-1 defeat in the first leg of their Europa League qualifier against Benfica, Hearts defeated Dundee United 4-0 in the Scottish Premiership before earning a creditable draw in the return leg of their European tie.
NATHAN SALT: It was inside the tight-knit press room at Craven Cottage following a 1-0 win over Fulham where Ruben Amorim completely took Marcus Rashford apart.
Newcastle United are set to hold a final round of talks with Benfica as they move to try to sign full-back Amar Dedic. The post ‘Final Round Of Talks’ – Newcastle United Making Progress On Swoop appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
Arsenal are exploring a move for former Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah through the player's camp and not Bayer Leverkusen. The post Arsenal Exploring Signing Former Liverpool Star On Player’s Side First appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
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Inter Miami take on Nashville in the 2026 MLS season, where Lionel Messi is expected to start once again for the Herons. Lionel Messi is projected to start for Inter Miami in Saturday’s crucial MLS clash against Nashville SC. The Argentine captain is expected to lead the line just days after coming off the bench in Miami’s Leagues Cup elimination loss to Club León. Heading into the week, head coach Guillermo Hoyos had declined to confirm Messi’s availability, citing the emotional toll following the passing of Messi’s father, Jorge Messi, and stressing that any return would need to happen gradually. With Messi now projected in the starting XI, it appears he’s ready to take on a bigger role again as the club navigates one of its most important stretches of the season. The stakes are significant for both sides. Nashville currently sit atop the Eastern Conference in the Supporters’ Shield race, with Miami chasing close behind, making this one of the most important regular-season matchups left on the calendar for both clubs. Travel day. Nashville awaits ✈️🎶 pic.twitter.com/fEN9m1Wq1T— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) August 14, 2026 Kickoff is set for 07:30 p.m. ET at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee, with both sides fielding strong lineups as they push for positioning down the stretch of the regular season. Inter Miami’s projected lineup With Messi back in the fold after his cameo against León, Hoyos is expected to reshuffle his attack around the captain once again, while continuing to manage his overall workload following the recent loss of his father. Inter Miami’s projected starting XI: Ríos Novo; Fray, Caicedo, Micael, Allen; Bright, Casemiro, De Paul, Segovia; Messi, Suárez. Nashville SC’s projected lineup Nashville, meanwhile, will look to protect their spot atop the Eastern Conference standings, fielding a lineup built around the attacking partnership of Hany Mukhtar and Sam Surridge that has carried them for much of the season. Nashville SC’s projected starting XI: Schwake; Najar, Woledzi, Palacios, Lovitz; Acosta, Tagseth, Mohammed; Espinoza, Mukhtar, Surridge.
It's that time of the year again - the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period as clubs look to make big signings ahead of the new season.
Newcastle have been depleted by sales this summer, and will be happy to get an incoming deal done. If you enjoy CaughtOffside coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content. It’s a Saturday, but transfer season […] The post Romano gives “here we go” to €35m Newcastle deal; sellers could be in trouble appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Belgian would be first non-Scot in role since Berti VogtsScotland face Slovenia on 26 September in Nations LeagueThe Scottish Football Association hopes to name the Belgian Sébastien Pocognoli as the successor to Steve Clarke as manager early next week. The 39-year-old, who was sacked by Monaco in June, will become the country’s first non-Scottish manager since Berti Vogts, who was in charge from 2002-04.Clarke’s abrupt departure came as Scotland exited the World Cup at the group stage. He had signed a four-year contract extension immediately before the tournament. It quickly became clear the SFA would turn towards a foreign manager; Jon Dahl Tomasson and Kasper Hjulmand were linked with the position. Continue reading...
Manager Wouter Vrancken insists Hearts "will not back down" after picking up their first win of the season last weekend. The new boss had a tricky start to life at Tynecastle after losing his first three competitive matches in charge. After a humbling 6-1 defeat in the first leg of their Europa League qualifier against Benfica, Hearts defeated Dundee United 4-0 in the Scottish Premiership before earning a creditable draw in the return leg of their European tie.
NATHAN SALT: It was inside the tight-knit press room at Craven Cottage following a 1-0 win over Fulham where Ruben Amorim completely took Marcus Rashford apart.
Newcastle United are set to hold a final round of talks with Benfica as they move to try to sign full-back Amar Dedic. The post ‘Final Round Of Talks’ – Newcastle United Making Progress On Swoop appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
Arsenal are exploring a move for former Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah through the player's camp and not Bayer Leverkusen. The post Arsenal Exploring Signing Former Liverpool Star On Player’s Side First appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
Tap a headline to view metadata and excerpt fields in Sportra, then use the article website button to continue on the original publisher page.
