Benfica opened their 2025–26 UEFA Champions League campaign at Estádio da Luz against Qarabağ on 16 September 2025, expecting a dominant home performance. The Portuguese side started aggressively, controlling possession and pressing high to unsettle the visitors. Early exchanges showed Benfica’s intent to dictate the match, with Gleb Sudakov orchestrating play from midfield and linking well with the forwards.
The opening goal came in the 6th minute when Enzo Barrenechea fired a precise strike from the edge of the box, giving Benfica an early advantage. The hosts doubled their lead just ten minutes later through Vangelis Pavlidis, who capitalized on a clever through ball from Sudakov to slot it past Qarabağ’s goalkeeper. At 2–0, Benfica looked in full control, and the stadium anticipated a comfortable victory.
After the break, Qarabağ mounted a determined response. Leandro Andrade reduced the deficit in the 30th minute with a low, well-placed shot that caught Benfica’s defense off guard. Moments later, Camilo Durán scored in the 48th minute to level the game at 2–2, with Qarabağ exploiting gaps left by Benfica’s advancing fullbacks. The visitors’ tactical adjustments shifted momentum, forcing Benfica onto the back foot for the first time in the match.
As the clock approached the 86th minute, Qarabağ completed their comeback. Oleksii Kashchuk converted a decisive chance following a quick counterattack, giving the Azerbaijani side a 3–2 lead. Benfica pushed forward in the final minutes, but Qarabağ’s defense, organized and disciplined, repelled every attempt, ensuring the historic victory.
The match ended in a shocking 3–2 defeat for Benfica, highlighting the dangers of complacency even against perceived underdogs. The home side will need to analyze their defensive lapses, particularly the transitions that allowed Qarabağ to equalize and score the winner. For Qarabağ, the result marks a remarkable Champions League statement, demonstrating resilience, tactical intelligence, and the ability to perform under pressure on foreign soil.
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