BVB had the better chances, but Benfica scored their only shot on target in a 1-0 first leg win.
3 things we learned as Benfica stunned BVB 1-0
Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty ImagesTuesday was a day of surprising results in the Champions League, and Benfica joined the party by staging a 1-0 upset over Borussia Dortmund, riding an early second half goal from Kostas Mitroglou to victory in a match that left Dortmund players, coaches, and fans alike shaking their head in frustration.
Borussia Dortmund started the match in full control of the proceedings, using a significant advantage in midfield quality and in sheer pace to pin Benfica back and get into the final third at will. But some poor decisions and even worse execution at the hosts’ end of the pitch meant that Dortmund couldn’t use their advantages to their fullest, and Benfica were able to slow their way to getting to halftime with the match still scoreless.
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