FC Basel 1893 vs Benfica: FC Basel 1893 win 5-0

FC Basel 1893 and Benfica in the UEFA Champions League table

FC Basel 1893 are 2nd with 12 points from 6 matches (4 wins and 2 defeats); they have scored 11 goals and conceded 5 goals, and currently sit in the places for the next round.

Benfica are 4th without a point from 6 matches (6 defeats); they have scored one goal and conceded 14 goals.

FC Basel 1893 are 12 points ahead of their opponents in the current standings.

Manchester United top the table in Uefa Champions League: Group A with 15 points.

Recent form of both teams

FC Basel 1893 picked up one draw and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches and are going through a difficult spell, scoring 2 goals and conceding 12 goals. Most recent result: Manchester United beat FC Basel 1893 3-0 (UEFA Champions League).

Benfica collected one win, one draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches and are looking to get back on track, scoring 6 goals and conceding 11 goals. Most recent result: CSKA Moscow beat Benfica 2-1 (UEFA Champions League).

FC Basel 1893 vs Benfica head-to-head

Our database has no previous official meetings between FC Basel 1893 and Benfica in the period we cover.

Venue and officials

The match was played at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, which holds around 37,994 spectators – the ground where FC Basel 1893 play their home games.

The referee was Craig Alexander Thomson.

TV channel and commentator

UEFA Champions League matches are usually shown on beIN Sports HD; we will update the broadcaster here as soon as it is confirmed.

Next matches for both teams

FC Basel 1893 play their next match against CSKA Moscow on Wednesday 18 October in UEFA Champions League.

Benfica play their next match against Manchester United on Wednesday 18 October in UEFA Champions League.