Benfica vs Bayer Leverkusen Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

In Group stage Group C action, Benfica met Bayer Leverkusen on December 9. The game ended in a 0-0 draw.

As Benfica and Bayer Leverkusen meet again, the memory of Benfica's 3-1 win in their Group stage Group C match from 11 years ago still lingers. With victories over Belenenses and Academica, Benfica is on a roll, looking to add another win to their streak as they face Bayer Leverkusen.

Bayer Leverkusen, in contrast to their opponent's recent successes, are entering this game after suffering a loss to Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga on December 6. Their backline has lacked consistency, with goals conceded across six consecutive away matches.

This Group stage Group C clash features attacking talents who have defined the campaigns of Benfica and Bayer Leverkusen. Benfica’s top finisher Anderson Talisca and Eduardo Salvio have played important roles in ensuring their attack remains effective. Talisca has emerged as Benfica’s leading scorer in Group stage Group C this season, netting one goal. Benfica have also relied on Jonas, Lima and Maxi Pereira to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen’s attacking options have been bolstered by Son Heung-Min, the team’s top scorer, and Stephan Kiessling, both of whom have contributed crucial goals. Heung-Min leads Bayer Leverkusen’s scoring charts in Group stage Group C this season with three goals. Bayer Leverkusen’s offense has also been strengthened by Karim Bellarabi, Hakan Calhanoglu and Josip Drmic, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Benfica - Bayer Leverkusen in real time.

Benfica kicked off the game with Artur, Andre Almeida, Loris Benito, Cesar, Lisandro Lopez, Bryan Cristante, Ola John, Derley who got substituted by Nelson Oliveira on the 76th minute, Tiago Dias who got substituted by Joao Teixeira on the 87th minute, Lima who got substituted by Anderson Talisca on the 62nd minute and Pizzi as starters, with Paulo Lopes, Jardel, Silvio, Anderson Talisca, Joao Teixeira, Goncalo Guedes and Nelson Oliveira on the bench.

Bayer Leverkusen's starting eleven were Bernd Leno, Sebastian Boenisch, Roberto Hilbert, Emir Spahic, Omer Toprak, Karim Bellarabi, Hakan Calhanoglu, Gonzalo Castro, Simon Rolfes who got substituted by Stephan Kiessling on the 83rd minute, Josip Drmic who got substituted by Son Heung-Min on the 71st minute and Robbie Kruse who got substituted by Julian Brandt on the 46th minute, with Dario Kresic, Tin Jedvaj, Wendell, Julian Brandt, Vladlen Yurchenko, Son Heung-Min and Stephan Kiessling on the bench.

Stats

Explore stats from Benfica vs Bayer Leverkusen on ScoreBat - we are updating the numbers on this page every second of the game.

• Ball Possession: 49 - 51
• Total Attempts: 12 - 11
• Shots On Target: 2 - 4
• Fouls: 11 - 14
• Corners: 7 - 3
• Saves: 7 - 6
• Offsides: 1 - 5

Referee showed the yellow card four times throughout the game. Sebastian Boenisch, Omer Toprak, Bryan Cristante and Omer Toprak were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Since October 2014, the teams have gone head-to-head once. They met on October 1, 2014, during the Group C of the Group Stage, with Bayer Leverkusen winning 3-1. Overall, Bayer Leverkusen hold a stronger head-to-head record against Benfica in recent meetings.

Recent Form

Benfica are currently on a run of two straight wins, including victories against Belenenses and Academica in their last two outings, while Bayer Leverkusen are coming off a loss in their last match against Bayern Munich. Overall, Benfica have won thirteen of their last twenty matches, losing five and drawing two, while Bayer Leverkusen have won nine of their last twenty matches, losing five and drawing six.

Video Highlights

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