Benfica players celebrate after scoring a goal against Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League.
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Turkish delight as Benfica secures win over Red Star

A fortuitous goal from winger Kerem Akturkoglu and a superb free-kick by his Turkish compatriot Orkun Kokcu earned Benfica a 2-1 victory at Red Star Belgrade in their Champions League encounter on Thursday.
Sep 19, 2025, 03:04 pm - Reuters

Match Timeline

Red Star Belgrade
Benfica
  • KO
  • 9
  • 25
  • 27
  • 29
  • 37
  • HT
  • 52
  • 56
  • 64
  • 71
  • 77
  • 82
  • 86
  • 88
  • 90+4
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Red Star Belgrade 1, Benfica 2.
90'+5'
Second Half ends, Red Star Belgrade 1, Benfica 2.
90'+4'
Seol Young-Woo (Red Star Belgrade) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Match Stats
RSBBEN
Possession
55.4%
44.655.4
44.6%
Shots on Goal
3
3
Shot Attempts
15
10
Yellow Cards
2
3
Corner Kicks
7
1
Saves
1
2