Humiliating defeat for Benfica …

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By: Manu Tournoux

Humiliating defeat for Benfica ...

The situation is already complicated for Benfica Lisbon. The Eagles lost at home against the modest Qarabag team (2-3), during the 1st day of the Champions League.

The meeting had however started ideally, with two goals from Barrenechea (6th) and Pavlidis (16th). But the Kazakhs completely overturned the steam, by Leandro Andrade (30th), Duran (48th) and Kaschshuk (86th), to offer themselves the first success in history in C1.

By losing his most affordable match on paper, Benfica sees his chances of qualifying falling. It will be necessary to react and take points during the two trips to come, in Chelsea and Newcastle. Then, it will be necessary to follow with Leverkusen, Ajax, Naples, Juventus, and Real Madrid…

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.