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\\Attack & Build-up Play 🎯 Benfica started aggressively, exploiting wide areas. Álvaro Carreras set up Pavlidis’ opener (1’). Quick transitions and high pressing led to a penalty (29’) and goals. Di María added creativity (70’), but lacked a final touch.

\\Attack & Build-up Play🥅 Barcelona’s possession-based build-up revolved around Pedri and De Jong’s control. Raphinha’s off-ball movement created space, resulting in goals (63’, 95’). Lewandowski, though isolated at times, shone with clinical penalties and link-up play.

\\ Defensive Structures 👕 Benfica’s defense faltered in transitions, especially after the 75th minute. Otamendi was dominant early but struggled late, with fouls proving costly. Cabral’s red card (90+8’) symbolized a lack of composure in critical moments.

\\ Defensive Structures 👕 Barcelona’s defense was shaky early, conceding 3 in the first half. Araujo’s own goal (67’) exposed lapses, though his blocks improved later. Szczesny’s penalty foul (27’) reflected early nerves, but structural changes paid off. 🤯🚩

Substitutions 👕▶️👕 Flick’s substitutions turned the tide. Frenkie de Jong and Ferran Torres (61’, 73’) added verticality. Torres assisted Raphinha’s winner (95’). Eric García (73’) scored the equalizer (85’) from a set piece, showcasing tactical depth.

Substitutions 👕▶️👕 Bruno Lage’s changes lacked impact. Zeki Amdouni (79’) brought energy but no decisive contribution. Rollheiser (79’) weakened defensive transitions, leaving gaps exploited by Barcelona’s late attacking push. A lack of depth hurt Benfica.

Barcelona’s tactical adjustments, substitutions, and bench depth helped overturn a chaotic first half. Benfica excelled early with pressing and transitions but fell to defensive disorganization and fatigue. Drama at its best in the UCL!

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