Analysis The numbers behind the result
Benfica's dominance vindicated by clinical finishing
Benfica's 3-0 victory was fully deserved, reflecting their superior control and efficiency. Despite only edging the shot count 11-6, the Eagles were far more threatening, landing six shots on target to Marítimo's solitary effort. Leandro Barreiro's brace (7', 71') and Gianluca Prestianni's late strike (82') capped off a performance where their 60% possession translated directly into quality — they created nine shots inside the box versus Marítimo's three.
Marítimo's defensive approach (40% possession, 22 fouls) failed to contain Benfica's creativity, with Vangelis Pavlidis' assist for Barreiro's second goal epitomising their fluid attacking play. The hosts managed just one shot on target all game, highlighting Benfica's defensive solidity. The key metric: Benfica's 0.3 goals per shot on target compared to Marítimo's 0, underlining their ruthless edge.