UCL: Benfica Moves Up to 14th in Champions League Table with Win Over Monaco

Benfica Stages Dramatic Late Comeback to Defeat Monaco

Just three minutes before Amdouni's winner, Arthur Cabral had equalized for Benfica with a powerful header...

Benfica staged a dramatic late comeback to defeat Monaco 3-2 in the Champions League, with Angel di Maria providing two assists in the final minutes to inspire the victory.

Benfica secured a thrilling victory over Monaco, thanks to two late assists from Angel di Maria. The Portuguese side came from behind to claim all three points, with Zeki Amdouni scoring the winner in the 88th minute.

Amdouni's Late Winner Breaks Monaco's Hearts

Amdouni, on loan from Burnley, came off the bench to score the decisive goal, crushing Monaco's spirits. The French side had been reduced to 10 men, making the defeat even more disheartening.

Benfica's Equalizer Sets Stage for Dramatic Comeback

Just three minutes before Amdouni's winner, Arthur Cabral had equalized for Benfica with a powerful header from Di Maria's precise ball into the box. The goal marked a turning point in the match, as Benfica gained momentum and eventually snatched the win.

Monaco's Promising Start Fails to Yield Victory

Monaco had begun the match brightly, with Eliesse Ben Seghir opening the scoring after capitalizing on a drilled strike from Vanderson. However, the French side's promising start ultimately failed to yield a victory, as Benfica's late surge proved decisive.

Benfica Levels the Score Through Pavlidis' Opportunistic Strike

Benfica equalized in the match, capitalizing on some lackluster defending by Monaco. Vangelis Pavlidis took advantage of the hosts' vulnerability, prodding the ball beyond Radoslaw Majecki to make it 1-1.

Monaco Takes the Lead Despite Being Reduced to 10 Men

Despite being dealt a significant blow when Wilfried Singo received his second yellow card in the 58th minute, Monaco managed to take the lead. Soungoutou Magassa scored the goal, putting the hosts 2-1 up. However, this advantage would ultimately prove short-lived.

Benfica Stages Stunning Comeback to Clinch Victory

In a thrilling climax to the match, Benfica staged a remarkable comeback to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. This dramatic turnaround earned Bruno Lage's side a crucial win, ending a run of two consecutive defeats. The victory propelled Benfica up to 14th in the Champions League table, while Monaco dropped to eighth.