Match story
- Benfica created the clearer chances on xG (0.39 vs 2.17, Δ 1.78).
- Benfica fired more attempts (23 vs 6 shots).
- Monaco was more accurate in front of goal (50% on target vs 26%).
- Benfica held more of the ball (56% possession).
Benfica defeated Monaco 0-1 in UEFA Champions League. The fixture is part of the Knockout Round Play-offs stage in the 2024 season. The match was played at Stade Louis-II in Monaco. M. Mariani officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Monaco 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 Monaco 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.
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