In the second week of the Champions League, Benfica faced Atletico Madrid and secured a dominant 4-0 victory.
KEREM AND ORKUN SHINE
Benfica took the lead early when Kerem Aktürkoğlu found the back of the net in the 13th minute. In the second half, Di Maria doubled the lead with a penalty in the 52nd minute. Bah extended the lead in the 75th minute, assisted by Beste, before Orkun Kokcu scored the final goal from the penalty spot in the 84th minute.
Both Turkish stars, Kerem Aktürkoğlu and Orkun Kökçü, started the match for Benfica. Kerem was substituted in the 71st minute for Beste, while Orkun came off in the 86th minute for Barreiro.
With this result, Benfica has collected 6 points from two matches, while Atletico Madrid remains on 3 points.
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
- 13′: Kerem Akturkoglu broke through the defense and calmly slotted the ball under the keeper for the opening goal.
- 52′: Di Maria converted from the penalty spot to make it 2-0.
- 75′: Bah scored after a beautiful assist from Beste to widen the gap.
- 84′: Orkun Kokcu sealed the match with another penalty goal, making it 4-0.
KEREM CONTINUES TO SHINE
Since joining Benfica, Kerem Aktürkoğlu has been in top form, contributing to his team’s success. He has now scored 4 goals and provided 2 assists in just 5 appearances for his new club.
