[Champions League] Garnacho made an own goal, Chelsea beat Benfica 1-0 at home

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Chelsea 1-0 Benfica

18 'Richard Rios (Own)

The second round of the Champions League stage ushered in a topical battle: Chelsea faces Benfica, coached by Mourinho at home. In the 18th minute, Garnacho created Richard Rios' own. At the last moment of the game, Joao Pedro was sent off for two yellows and one red. In the end, Chelsea defeated Benfica 1-0 at home.

In the 8th minute, Luke Bacchio's counterattack shot was saved by Robert Sanchez. In the 11th minute, Pedro Neto sent a cross, and Garnacho, who was unmarked at the back point, missed the near corner. In the 16th minute, Lukebacchio passed the ball in the penalty area, and Richard Rios's shot was confiscated by Robert Sanchez.

In the 18th minute, Pedro Neto sent a cross, Garnacho at the back point passed by, and Richard Rios kicked the ball into his own goal. Chelsea broke the deadlock.

In the 44th minute, Kukurelia inserted and made a cross. The shooting of Terrik George, who was not on guard in the penalty area, was resolved by Trubin. In the 79th minute, Enzo Fernandez sent an over-top pass, and Estevan headed the ball in front of the goal was saved by Trubin. In the last moment of injury time, Joao Pedro was sent off for taking his second yellow card because he raised his foot too high.

Chelsea starter: Robert Sanchez/Gusto (81 'Rees James), Trevo Chaloba, Badiasheller (81 'Achangpon), Cucurella/Moises Kessedo, Enzo Fernandez, Bonanot (54 'Estewan)/Pedro Neto, Tyrik George (61 'Joë Pedro), Garnacho (61 'Gittens)

[Numbers]

24-The average age of Chelsea's starting lineup in this game is 24 years old, and it is the youngest Champions League starting lineup in the history of the team.

8-Moises Kessedo completed 8 steals in this game, making him the Chelsea player with the most steals in a single game since the 2016-17 season.

1- Mourinho coaches Benfica to lose a Champions League game at Stamford Bridge, tying the number of Champions League group stages he lost at Stamford Bridge when coaching Chelsea.

Text/Liu Li