Benfica

2023 - 2 - 15

Brugge vs Benfica

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Club Brugge vs Benfica: Predictions, tips & betting odds (Goal.com)

The leaders of the Portuguese league are favourites to win at the Jan Breydel Stadium and rightly so given the hosts' poor form.

[5/6 (1.83)](https://www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?affiliate=365_01105807) looks like an appealing selection, while opposing the hosts to score at [6/4 (2.50)](https://www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?affiliate=365_01105807) could also appeal. [10/3 (4.33)](https://www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?affiliate=365_01105807) with the draw at [11/4 (3.75)](https://www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?affiliate=365_01105807). [4/1 (5.00)](https://www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?affiliate=365_01105807) to open the scoring, with midfielder Joao Mario priced at a healthy looking at [7/1 (8.00)](https://www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?affiliate=365_01105807). [9/1 (10.00)](https://www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?affiliate=365_01105807). [5/6 (1.83)](https://www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?affiliate=365_01105807) with bet365 to win.

Club Brugge 0-2 Benfica: Joao Mario and David Neres strikes see ... (Eurosport.com)

SL Benfica beat Club Brugge 2-0 at the Jan Breydelstadion in the first leg of their Champions League knockout tie.

BENFICA MAKE IT TWO Bjorn Meijer was complacent with the ball allowing David Neres to pounce and go through one on one with Mignolet. The Brazilian slotted home expertly and Benfica now have a two goal lead. His only shot was the penalty that he put away and it rounded off a strong performance from the attacking midfielder. The 30-year-old linked well with Rafa Silva and created a few good chances for his team-mates throughout the game. They created some good chances but couldn't capitalise on them before Benfica grew into the game as the half went on and started to dominate the ball and create chances. Brugge started well in the opening stages, moving the ball well and looking to hit Benfica on the counter attack.

UEFA Champions League: Club Brugge vs. Benfica (Xinhua)

Goncalo Ramos (R) of Benfica vies with Brandon Mechele of Club Brugge during the 1st-leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 football match between ...

(Xinhua/Zheng Huansong) David Neres (C) of Benfica scores during the 1st-leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 football match between Club Brugge and Benfica at the Jan Breydel Stadium in Bruges, Belgium, on Feb. Nicolas Otamendi (C) of Benfica vies with Denis Odoi of Club Brugge during the 1st-leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 football match between Club Brugge and Benfica at the Jan Breydel Stadium in Bruges, Belgium, on Feb. Nicolas Otamendi (bottom) of Benfica vies with Denis Odoi of Club Brugge during the 1st-leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 football match between Club Brugge and Benfica at the Jan Breydel Stadium in Bruges, Belgium, on Feb. Noa Lang (R) of Club Brugge competes during the 1st-leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 football match between Club Brugge and Benfica at the Jan Breydel Stadium in Bruges, Belgium, on Feb. Nicolas Otamendi (L) of Benfica competes during the 1st-leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 football match between Club Brugge and Benfica at the Jan Breydel Stadium in Bruges, Belgium, on Feb.

Advantage Benfica! Portuguese giants take two-goal aggregate lead ... (Goal.com)

Benfica have one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals after Joao Mario and David Neres fired them to a 2-0 win against Club Brugge.

First up next for the Belgian team is a local derby against Cercle Bruges in the league, while Benfica take on Boavista in the Primeira Liga. THE MVP: He may have been on the losing side, but Noa Lang was a constant thorn in Benfica's side throughout this match. The Brazilian thought he had fired in another in the last few seconds of the match but was flagged for offside.

Benfica beats Brugge to extend Champions League unbeaten run (MARCA.com)

João Mário scored from the penalty spot and substitute David Neres added a second goal with two minutes left as Benfica took a step toward the Champions ...

They could have left the Flanders city with even more room to breathe, but a bit of clumsiness up front cost them extra goals. The victory over the Belgian champions marked the first time since the 2005-06 season that the Lisbon club has won three games in a row in the European competition. João Mário scored from the penalty spot and substitute David Neres added a second goal with two minutes left as Benfica took a step toward the Champions League quarterfinals with a 2-0 victory over Club Brugge on Wednesday in the first leg of their last 16 tie.

Benfica beat Club Brugge 2-0 in Belgium to take charge in the ... (PortuGOAL.net)

Benfica fired the first shot, Nicolás Otamendi heading a corner back into 6-yard box where Gonçalo Ramos headed straight at Simon Mignolet. Club Brugge ...

Tajon Buchanan gave Benfica an early scare, but his 5th minute shot proved to be the only one on target for the hosts. Ramos pounced on the ball a split second before Jack Hendry, drawing a foul with referee Davide Massa pointing to the spot. The half time break didn’t halt the momentum, Ramos unable to direct Grimaldo's free kick on target. Rafa was becoming heavily involved, finding Otamendi who António Silva headed a great chance over the bar. Scott Parker introduced Casper Nielsen for Odoi. Noa Lang started to run the show, Benfica with their backs to the wall and unable to hold onto the ball.