November 28, (THEWILL) – Benfica delivered a remarkable comeback victory against AS Monaco in a pulsating UEFA Champions League encounter at Stade Louis II.
The Portuguese side overturned a challenging deficit, scoring two late goals to clinch a dramatic 3-2 win and claim their first points since matchday two of the competition.
The match began with Monaco taking an early lead through Eliesse Ben Seghier in the 13th minute, capitalising on a rebound after Aleksandr Golovin’s initial saved shot.
However, Benfica equalised through Vangelis Pavlidis, who capitalised on a defensive error by Caio Henrique to slot into an empty net and create momentum for the visitors.
A major match moment came when Monaco’s Wilfried Singo received a second yellow card, reducing the home team to 10 men.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, Monaco appeared to have seized control when Mohammed Salisu restored their lead in the 68th minute with a well-constructed goal that seemed destined to secure victory.
Benfica, however, had other plans. Arthur Cabral equalised with a precisely guided finish in the 84th minute, setting the stage for a dramatic conclusion.
Just four minutes later, Zeki Amdouni completed the remarkable turnaround, heading home a cross from Angel Di Maria to seal an unexpected triumph for the Portuguese side.
With the victory Benfica break their away winless streak against Ligue 1 opponents while demonstrating remarkable resilience in a high-stakes European competition match.
For Monaco, the defeat represents their first loss in this season’s UCL campaign, leaving them to reflect on crucial defensive mistakes that ultimately cost them three points.
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