Jose Mourinho's Benfica team's 1-0 loss to Chelsea marked the end of his triumphant comeback to Stamford Bridge. Richard Rios' own goal sealed the victory, giving Chelsea their first Champions League victory of the year. Throughout the game, both teams had trouble getting into a groove.
Benfica had two excellent chances to take the lead. Rios sent a close-range shot straight at Robert Sanchez after Dodi Lukebakio struck the post. Rios unintentionally turned Alejandro Garnacho's cross into his own net, giving Chelsea the opportunity to take advantage of these wasted opportunities. The average age of Chelsea's starting lineup was exactly 24 years, marking their youngest-ever team for a Champions League match. This decision by coach Enzo Maresca to rely on younger players proved effective. Moises Caicedo, aged 23, stood out by creating two chances and completing 98.4% of his passes.