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Nicolas Gerbault
Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas 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, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.
Richard Ríos (Benfica) wins a free kick in the opposing half.
Sidny Cabral (Benfica) wins a free kick in the opposing half.
César Palacios (Real Madrid) receives a yellow card for dangerous play.
Richard Rios (Benfica) wins a free kick in his own half.
Shot blocked. Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid) header from the penalty spot. Last pass from Trent Alexander-Arnold following a cross.
Corner, Real Madrid. Corner conceded by Nicolás Otamendi.
Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in his own half.
Sidny Cabral (Benfica) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Exit of Álvaro Carreras
Entrance of Fran García
Exit of L. Barreiro
Entry by Sidny Cabral
Leandro Barreiro (Benfica) wins a free kick on the right wing.
The fourth referee has just indicated 9 minutes of added time.
Franjo Ivanovic (Benfica) wins a free kick in his own half.
Franjo Ivanovic (Benfica) wins a free kick in his own half.
Shot off target. Álvaro Carreras (Real Madrid) left footed shot from the left side of the penalty area.
Release of A. Schjelderup
Entry by F. Ivanović
Release of F. Aursnes
Entrance of E. Barrenechea
Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica) wins a free kick in the opposing half.
Release of A. Güler
Entrance of César Palacios
Exit of Gonzalo García
Entrance by Thiago Pitarch
Shot off target. Arda Güler (Real Madrid) left footed shot from outside the penalty area. Last pass from Franco Mastantuono.
Corner, Benfica. Corner conceded by Álvaro Carreras.
Shot off target. Rafa (Benfica) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Last pass from Andreas Schjelderup following a cross.
Aim! Real Madrid 2, Benfica 1. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) right footed score from the center of the box to the left. Assist from Federico Valverde following a counter-attack.
Arda Güler (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in his own half.
Release of E. Camavinga
Entrance of D. Alaba
Release of Raúl Asencio
Entry by F. Mastantuono
Shot blocked. Richard Ríos (Benfica) header from the penalty spot. Last pass from Fredrik Aursnes following a cross.
Corner, Benfica. Corner conceded by Álvaro Carreras.
Shot blocked. Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica) right footed shot from outside the penalty area. Last pass from Rafa.
Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Shot off target. Richard Ríos (Benfica) right footed shot from outside the penalty area. Last pass from Fredrik Aursnes.
Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid) is awarded a free kick in the opposing half.
Corner, Benfica. Corner conceded by Raúl Asencio.
Shot blocked. Rafa (Benfica) right footed shot from outside the penalty area. Last pass from Vangelis Pavlidis.
Shot blocked. Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica) right footed shot from the left side of the penalty area.
Raúl Asencio (Real Madrid) receives a yellow card for dangerous play.
Rafa (Benfica) wins a free kick in his own half.
Shot off target. Trent Alexander-Arnold (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the right side of the penalty area. Last pass from Gonzalo García.
Corner, Benfica. Corner conceded by Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Shot off target. Raúl Asencio (Real Madrid) header from the penalty spot. Last pass from Trent Alexander-Arnold following a cross.
Corner, Real Madrid. Corner conceded by Richard Rios.
Nicolás Otamendi (Benfica) receives a yellow card for dangerous play.
Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid) is awarded a free kick in the opposing half.
Offside, Real Madrid. Raúl Asencio attempted a through ball but Vinícius Júnior was offside.
Richard Rios (Benfica) wins a free kick in his own half.
Shot off target. Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the penalty spot. Last pass from Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) wins a free kick on the left wing.
The fourth referee has just indicated 1 minute of added time.
Corner, Real Madrid. Corner conceded by Leandro Barreiro.
Shot blocked. Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the left side of the penalty area.
Leandro Barreiro (Benfica) wins a free kick in his own half.
Shot blocked. Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) right footed shot from outside the penalty area. Last pass from Arda Güler.
Rafa (Benfica) wins a free kick in his own half.
Corner, Real Madrid. Corner conceded by Nicolás Otamendi.
Shot blocked. Arda Güler (Real Madrid) left footed shot from the right side of the penalty area. Last pass from Federico Valverde.
Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid) is awarded a free kick in the opposing half.
Stop. Richard Ríos (Benfica) right footed shot from the left side of the penalty area has his shot saved.
Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in his own half.
Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Richard Ríos (Benfica) receives a yellow card for dangerous play.
Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in his own half.
Leandro Barreiro (Benfica) wins a free kick in his own half.
GOAL CANCELED BY VAR: Arda Güler (Real Madrid) scores but the goal is canceled after checking the VAR.
Offside, Real Madrid. Federico Valverde attempted a through ball but Gonzalo García was offside.
Corner, Benfica. Corner conceded by Álvaro Carreras.
Stop. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) right footed shot from outside the penalty area is saved. Last pass from Eduardo Camavinga.
Stop. Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid) left footed shot from outside the penalty area is saved. Last pass from Federico Valverde.
Corner, Benfica. Corner conceded by Antonio Rüdiger.
Shot off target. Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica) left footed shot from close range. Last pass from Andreas Schjelderup.
Samuel Dahl (Benfica) wins a free kick in his own half.
Aim! Real Madrid 1, Benfica 1. Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid) right footed score from the left. Assist from Federico Valverde.
Aim! Real Madrid 0, Benfica 1. Rafa (Benfica) right footed score from the left.
Leandro Barreiro (Benfica) wins a free kick in his own half.
Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Shot off target. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the left side of the penalty area. Last pass from Arda Güler.
Stop. Rafa (Benfica) with a right foot from the left of the penalty area sees his shot stopped. Last pass from Andreas Schjelderup.
Stop. Leandro Barreiro (Benfica) header from a tight angle from the left sees his shot saved. Last pass from Andreas Schjelderup following a cross.
Corner, Benfica. Corner conceded by Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Shot blocked. Richard Ríos (Benfica) left footed shot from outside the penalty area. Last pass from Rafa.
The composition of the teams is announced and the warm-up has begun.