Benfica vs FC Basel 1893 match report
Benfica vs FC Basel 1893 ended in a 2-0 win for FC Basel 1893 in UEFA Champions League, Group Stage - 6. The match was played on Tuesday, 5 December 2017 at Estádio da Luz, Lisbon. At half-time it was FC Basel 1893 leading 1-0.
Benfica and FC Basel 1893 in the UEFA Champions League table
Benfica are 4th without a point from 6 matches (6 defeats); they have scored one goal and conceded 14 goals.
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.
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
Benfica collected 5 defeats in their last 5 matches and are looking to get back on track, scoring one goal and conceding 12 goals. Most recent result: CSKA Moscow beat Benfica 2-0 (UEFA Champions League).
FC Basel 1893 picked up 3 wins and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 9 goals and conceding 5 goals. Most recent result: FC Basel 1893 beat Manchester United 1-0 (UEFA Champions League).
Benfica vs FC Basel 1893 head-to-head
The sides have met once in the matches on our record: Benfica won none of them and FC Basel 1893 won once.
Their most recent meeting came on 27 September 2017 in UEFA Champions League, when FC Basel 1893 beat Benfica 5-0.
Venue and officials
The match was played at Estádio da Luz in Lisbon.
The referee was Jesus Gil Manzano.
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
Benfica play their next match against Fenerbahçe on Tuesday 7 August in UEFA Champions League.
FC Basel 1893 play their next match against Manchester City on Tuesday 13 February in UEFA Champions League.
This report updates automatically from the official match data.
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