Benfica to continue its journey in the Europa League...
In a UEFA Champions League Group D match, Benfica defeated Salzburg 3-1, surpassing their opponent to qualify for the UEFA Europa League.
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Salzburg and Benfica faced off in the 6th week of the UEFA Champions League Group D. Benfica won the match played at the Red Bull Arena 3-1.
The goals that brought victory to Benfica were scored by Di Maria with a corner kick in the 32nd minute, Rafael Silva in the 45+1st minute, and Arthur Cabral in the 90+2nd minute. Salzburg's only goal came from Luka Susic in the 57th minute.
National player Orkun Kökçü played for 68 minutes in the match for Benfica.
With this result, Benfica increased their points to 4, moved up to third place by surpassing their opponent in the head-to-head record, and advanced to the UEFA Europa League. With this defeat, Salzburg finished the group in fourth place.