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90+4'Goncalo Ramos from Benfica is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+4'Benfica with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+4'That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4'Today's attendance is 53346.
90+4'Ball possession: Benfica: 68%, FC Midtjylland: 32%.
90+4'The referee signals a free kick as Henrik Dalsgaard from FC Midtjylland trips Roman Yaremchuk
90+3'Danger averted there as Nicolas Otamendi from Benfica clears the danger with a good tackle
90+3'Edward Chilufya from FC Midtjylland takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
90+3'The referee signals a free kick as Enzo Fernandez from Benfica trips Chris Kouakou
90+3'Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2'The referee signals a free kick as Gustav Isaksen from FC Midtjylland trips Nicolas Otamendi
90+2'Paulinho relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2'So nearly a goal there! Roman Yaremchuk's header looked destined for the back of the net but Elias Olafsson saves it!
90+1'Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+1'The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1'Ball possession: Benfica: 72%, FC Midtjylland: 28%.
90'Benfica plays a short goal kick.
90'Elias Olafsson relieves the pressure with a clearance
90'Erik Sviatchenko sends a header towards goal, but Odisseas Vlachodimos is there to comfortably save it
90'Pione Sisto from FC Midtjylland swings in the corner from the right.
89'Florentino Luis clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
89'Gustav Isaksen from FC Midtjylland sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
89'Great skill from Gustav Isaksen as he dribbles past his opponents
89'Goal kick for FC Midtjylland.
89'How did he miss that? Henrique Araujo has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
88'Joao Mario of Benfica passes the ball to a team mate.
88'Erik Sviatchenko relieves the pressure with a clearance
88'Enzo Fernandez puts in a cross...
87'Benfica plays a short goal kick.
86'David Neres is leaving the field to be replaced by Chiquinho in a tactical substitution.
86'Juninho from FC Midtjylland tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
86'Ball possession: Benfica: 72%, FC Midtjylland: 28%.
86'Florentino Luis from Benfica goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Oliver Soerensen
85'FC Midtjylland take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
84'David Neres from Benfica goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Paulinho
84'Some good skill on display there as David Neres from Benfica plays a nice 1-2 with a team mate.
84'Benfica are trying to create something here.
82'Mads Doehr Thychosen from FC Midtjylland is ruled offside.
82'Pione Sisto swings in a cross from the free kick.
82'Henrique Araujo from Benfica goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Pione Sisto
81'FC Midtjylland are in control of the ball.
81'Ball possession: Benfica: 74%, FC Midtjylland: 26%.
80'Dangerous challenge by Henrique Araujo from Benfica. Henrik Dalsgaard on the receiving end of that.
79'The referee signals a free kick as Edward Chilufya from FC Midtjylland trips Gilberto Junior
79'Goncalo Ramos is leaving the field to be replaced by Roman Yaremchuk in a tactical substitution.
79'Rafa Silva is leaving the field to be replaced by Henrique Araujo in a tactical substitution.
78'Charles is leaving the field to be replaced by Chris Kouakou in a tactical substitution.
78'G O O O A A A L - Pione Sisto from FC Midtjylland puts it away from the penalty spot with the right foot! Odisseas Vlachodimos chose the wrong side.
77'VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
77'After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - penalty for FC Midtjylland!
77'VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
77'Yellow card for Morato.
77'PENALTY - Morato from Benfica concedes a penalty for tripping Paulinho.
76'Some neat football here as Paulinho from FC Midtjylland plays a 1-2 with Edward Chilufya.
76'Ball possession: Benfica: 75%, FC Midtjylland: 25%.
76'Elias Olafsson saved a certain goal there! Goncalo Ramos found himself in a great scoring position but Elias Olafsson denied him with a great save
75'David Neres from Benfica directs a ball squarely in the box.
75'Rafa Silva of Benfica passes the ball to a team mate.
75'Goncalo Ramos from Benfica tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
75'Gilberto Junior puts in a cross...
74'Benfica start a counter attack.
74'A shot by Joao Mario is blocked.
73'David Neres from Benfica swings in the corner from the right.
73'A shot by David Neres is blocked.
73'Benfica start a counter attack.
72'Benfica plays a short goal kick.
72'Pione Sisto from FC Midtjylland tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
72'Ball possession: Benfica: 75%, FC Midtjylland: 25%.
71'Gustav Isaksen from FC Midtjylland is ruled offside.
71'FC Midtjylland take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
71'FC Midtjylland take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
70'Benfica plays a short goal kick.
70'Erik Sviatchenko from FC Midtjylland heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
70'Pione Sisto swings in a cross from the free kick.
69'The game is restarted.
69'Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
69'The referee signals a free kick as Morato from Benfica trips Gustav Isaksen
68'FC Midtjylland take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
68'Ball possession: Benfica: 75%, FC Midtjylland: 25%.
68'A direct free kick from Alex Grimaldo is blocked by the keeper and goes back into play.
67'Joel Andersson is leaving the field to be replaced by Mads Doehr Thychosen in a tactical substitution.
67'Sory Kaba is leaving the field to be replaced by Gustav Isaksen in a tactical substitution.
66'The referee signals a free kick as Pione Sisto from FC Midtjylland trips David Neres
66'Rafa Silva from Benfica crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
66'Benfica are piling the pressure on and look like scoring anytime
65'Great defending by Joel Andersson from FC Midtjylland to prevent his team conceding a goal.
65'Danger averted there as Joel Andersson from FC Midtjylland clears the danger with a good tackle
65'David Neres of Benfica passes the ball to a team mate.
65'David Neres from Benfica takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
64'FC Midtjylland plays a short goal kick.
64'A chance presents itself to Goncalo Ramos from Benfica but his header goes wide
64'Joao Mario swings in a cross from the free kick.
64'The referee signals a free kick as Edward Chilufya from FC Midtjylland trips Alex Grimaldo
63'Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
62'Nikolas Dyhr is leaving the field to be replaced by Paulinho in a tactical substitution.
61'Rafa Silva provided the assist for the goal.
61'G O O O A A A L - Goncalo Ramos scores with the right foot!
61'Rafa Silva from Benfica successfuly makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
61'Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
60'Ball possession: Benfica: 74%, FC Midtjylland: 26%.
60'Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
60'Goal kick for FC Midtjylland.
60'Florentino Luis from Benfica sends an effort wide of target
59'CROSSBAR! David Neres misses a clear chance as his shot hits the crossbar! That was a sitter!
59'Benfica start a counter attack.
59'Morato relieves the pressure with a clearance
59'Joel Andersson from FC Midtjylland swings in the corner from the right.
59'Nicolas Otamendi clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
59'Joel Andersson puts in a cross...
57'Goal kick for FC Midtjylland.
57'Elias Olafsson from FC Midtjylland shows a great reflex and comes out with an excellent save!
57'Elias Olafsson saved a certain goal there! Goncalo Ramos found himself in a great scoring position but Elias Olafsson denied him with a great save
57'Joao Mario of Benfica passes the ball to a team mate.
57'Ball possession: Benfica: 74%, FC Midtjylland: 26%.
57'FC Midtjylland take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
56'Joao Mario from Benfica passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
56'Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
56'Elias Olafsson from FC Midtjylland fails to clear the ball properly and gives away a throw-in to the opponent team.
56'Could be a good chance here as David Neres from Benfica cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
56'Benfica start a counter attack.
56'Erik Sviatchenko from FC Midtjylland tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
55'Joel Andersson from FC Midtjylland swings in the corner from the right.
55'FC Midtjylland take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55'Nicolas Otamendi relieves the pressure with a clearance
55'Henrik Dalsgaard sends a long ball upfield.
54'Nikolas Dyhr from FC Midtjylland passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
54'The referee signals a free kick as Goncalo Ramos from Benfica trips Pione Sisto
54'FC Midtjylland take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
53'Nikolas Dyhr comes back onto the field.
52'The referee signals a free kick as Enzo Fernandez from Benfica trips Oliver Soerensen
52'The match resumes with a drop ball.
52'The game is restarted.
52'Nikolas Dyhr is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
51'Nikolas Dyhr is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
51'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
51'Nikolas Dyhr relieves the pressure with a clearance
51'Alex Grimaldo puts in a cross...
51'Ball possession: Benfica: 70%, FC Midtjylland: 30%.
50'The referee signals a free kick as David Neres from Benfica trips Oliver Soerensen
50'Goal kick for FC Midtjylland.
49'How did he miss that? Joao Mario has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
49'Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49'Elias Olafsson from FC Midtjylland fails to clear the ball properly and gives away a throw-in to the opponent team.
48'FC Midtjylland take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48'Goal kick for FC Midtjylland.
48'Goncalo Ramos from Benfica sends an effort wide of target
48'So nearly a goal there! Goncalo Ramos's header looked destined for the back of the net but Elias Olafsson saves it!
47'Nicolas Otamendi from Benfica puts in a great cross...
47'Henrik Dalsgaard from FC Midtjylland goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Rafa Silva
46'Anders Dreyer is leaving the field to be replaced by Edward Chilufya in a tactical substitution.
46'The second half is underway.
45+1'Benfica has been the better team in this half
45+1'It's over! The referee blows for half time
45'Ball possession: Benfica: 68%, FC Midtjylland: 32%.
45'Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45'Great defending by Oliver Soerensen from FC Midtjylland to prevent his team conceding a goal.
45'Oliver Soerensen from FC Midtjylland is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.
45'Benfica start a counter attack.
45'FC Midtjylland take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
44'Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
43'FC Midtjylland plays a short goal kick.
43'Enzo Fernandez from Benfica tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
43'Joel Andersson relieves the pressure with a clearance
43'Gilberto Junior puts in a cross...
42'A shot by Anders Dreyer is blocked.
42'Morato could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
41'Ball possession: Benfica: 77%, FC Midtjylland: 23%.
41'A great goal by Enzo Fernandez
40'Joao Mario provided the assist for the goal.
40'GOAL! - Enzo Fernandez score from a shot with the right foot, that takes a deflection.
40'Joao Mario from Benfica swings in the corner from the left.
40'Elias Olafsson from FC Midtjylland makes a great save.
40'Alex Grimaldo works the keeper with a shot from long range. The ball goes out for a corner.
39'David Neres from Benfica takes a short corner kick from the right.
39'Nikolas Dyhr clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
39'Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
39'Erik Sviatchenko relieves the pressure with a clearance
39'David Neres puts in a cross...
38'Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
38'Oliver Soerensen relieves the pressure with a clearance
38'Joao Mario from Benfica passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
38'Joao Mario from Benfica passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
37'Ball possession: Benfica: 75%, FC Midtjylland: 25%.
37'FC Midtjylland plays a short goal kick.
36'Rafa Silva from Benfica passes the ball, but his teammate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
36'Erik Sviatchenko could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
36'Benfica plays a short goal kick.
36'Sory Kaba from FC Midtjylland is ruled offside.
36'Pione Sisto swings in a cross from the free kick.
35'Joao Mario is penalised for pushing Pione Sisto.
35'Joel Andersson relieves the pressure with a clearance
35'Gilberto Junior puts in a cross...
35'Benfica start a counter attack.
35'Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
33'David Neres provided the assist for the goal.
33'G O O O A A A L - Goncalo Ramos from Benfica heads the ball home!
33'David Neres from Benfica puts in a great cross...
33'Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
33'Ball possession: Benfica: 74%, FC Midtjylland: 26%.
32'FC Midtjylland plays a short goal kick.
32'Florentino Luis from Benfica tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
32'Erik Sviatchenko relieves the pressure with a clearance
32'Gilberto Junior puts in a cross...
31'Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
30'The referee signals a free kick as Henrik Dalsgaard from FC Midtjylland trips Alex Grimaldo
30'Benfica plays a short goal kick.
29'FC Midtjylland plays a short goal kick.
29'The home team are really starting to put pressure the opposition now.
28'FC Midtjylland plays a short goal kick.
28'Enzo Fernandez from Benfica tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
27'Danger averted there as Juninho from FC Midtjylland clears the danger with a good tackle
27'Ball possession: Benfica: 74%, FC Midtjylland: 26%.
26'The referee signals a free kick as Gilberto Junior from Benfica trips Sory Kaba
25'FC Midtjylland plays a short goal kick.
25'David Neres from Benfica crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
24'Safe hands from Elias Olafsson as he comes out and claims the ball
24'Gilberto Junior from Benfica is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.
24'Henrik Dalsgaard sends a long ball upfield.
22'Yellow card for Nicolas Otamendi.
22'The referee signals a free kick as Nicolas Otamendi from Benfica trips Pione Sisto
22'FC Midtjylland take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22'Safe hands from Elias Olafsson as he comes out and claims the ball
22'David Neres from Benfica tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
22'Florentino Luis puts in a cross...
21'Joel Andersson relieves the pressure with a clearance
21'Nicolas Otamendi puts in a cross...
21'Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20'Ball possession: Benfica: 70%, FC Midtjylland: 30%.
20'Goal kick for FC Midtjylland.
20'David Neres from Benfica crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
20'David Neres from Benfica takes a short corner kick from the right.
19'Sory Kaba relieves the pressure with a clearance
19'David Neres from Benfica swings in the corner from the right.
19'Elias Olafsson from FC Midtjylland makes a great save.
19'Should have been a goal! David Neres gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Elias Olafsson!
18'Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17'David Neres provided the assist for the goal.
17'G O O O A A A L - Goncalo Ramos from Benfica heads the ball home!
17'David Neres from Benfica successfuly makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
17'Erik Sviatchenko relieves the pressure with a clearance
17'David Neres puts in a cross...
17'Benfica start a counter attack.
16'Good effort by Enzo Fernandez as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
16'Some neat football here as Enzo Fernandez from Benfica plays a 1-2 with Rafa Silva.
16'Sory Kaba relieves the pressure with a clearance
15'David Neres from Benfica swings in the corner from the right.
15'Juninho clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
15'David Neres puts in a cross...
15'Ball possession: Benfica: 66%, FC Midtjylland: 34%.
14'FC Midtjylland plays a short goal kick.
14'Rafa Silva from Benfica crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
14'Henrik Dalsgaard relieves the pressure with a clearance
14'Enzo Fernandez puts in a cross...
13'Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13'Benfica plays a short goal kick.
13'Pione Sisto from FC Midtjylland sends an effort wide of target
12'Pione Sisto from FC Midtjylland takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
12'FC Midtjylland start a counter attack.
12'Gilberto Junior from Benfica tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
12'Enzo Fernandez from Benfica tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
12'David Neres from Benfica swings in the corner from the right.
12'Nikolas Dyhr clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
12'Great skill from David Neres as he dribbles past his opponents
11'The game is restarted.
11'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
10'Morato relieves the pressure with a clearance
10'Nikolas Dyhr from FC Midtjylland sends a deflected cross into the box.
10'The referee signals a free kick as Florentino Luis from Benfica trips Juninho
9'Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
9'Ball possession: Benfica: 58%, FC Midtjylland: 42%.
9'Safe hands from Elias Olafsson as he comes out and claims the ball
9'Enzo Fernandez from Benfica crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
9'Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
9'Charles relieves the pressure with a clearance
8'Alex Grimaldo puts in a cross...
8'Benfica take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7'FC Midtjylland take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7'Pione Sisto from FC Midtjylland goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Rafa Silva
6'The referee signals a free kick as Florentino Luis from Benfica trips Pione Sisto
6'FC Midtjylland take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6'FC Midtjylland take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
5'Safe hands from Elias Olafsson as he comes out and claims the ball
5'Erik Sviatchenko from FC Midtjylland is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.
5'Gilberto Junior puts in a cross...
5'Benfica take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4'Alex Grimaldo from Benfica tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
4'Ball possession: Benfica: 44%, FC Midtjylland: 56%.
4'Safe hands from Odisseas Vlachodimos as he comes out and claims the ball
4'Nikolas Dyhr puts in a cross...
3'Sory Kaba is penalised for pushing Nicolas Otamendi.
2'Nicolas Otamendi relieves the pressure with a clearance
2'Anders Dreyer from FC Midtjylland swings in the corner from the right.
2'Alex Grimaldo clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
2'Anders Dreyer from FC Midtjylland swings in the corner from the right.
1'Nicolas Otamendi clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
1'Henrik Dalsgaard from FC Midtjylland tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
1'The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1'Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1'FC Midtjylland kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
Welcome to Estadio da Luz, the match will start in about 5 minutes.