Benfica Shines Bright in the Ligue des Champions Tournament
Benfica vs Bayer Leverkusen: A Key Match in the Ligue des Champions
In a thrilling encounter, Benfica opened the scoring with an impressive goal from Kerem Aktuğrkoglu just 9 minutes into the match. The team maintained their momentum, with Orkun Kökçü doubling the lead through a well-taken free kick in the 29th minute. Despite a late resurgence from the Serbian side, with Milson scoring in the 86th minute, Benfica held on to claim victory.
Leverkusen's Strong Performance
On the other side, Bayer Leverkusen, the reigning German champions, faced Feyenoord and emerged victorious with a commanding 4-0 win. Florian Wirtz was the standout performer, scoring twice and showcasing his skills. Alejandro Grimaldo also made a significant contribution, adding another goal to the tally.
Brest's Impressive Start
Brest also impressed with a 2-1 victory over Sturm Graz, marking a successful start to their Champions League journey.
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