Benfica | Maccabi Haifa -

Maccabi Haifa and Benfica faced each other twice during the group stage. Benfica dominated both encounters, winning 2-0 at home and 6-1 away in a historic finale that saw them snatch first place in Group H. Match 1: Benfica 2-0 Maccabi Haifa Date: September 6, 2022 | Venue: Estádio da Luz, Lisbon

This match concluded as one of the most dramatic finishes in Champions League history. Entering the final minutes, Benfica needed a massive scoreline to overtake Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for the top spot in the group. Maccabi Haifa - Benfica

Rafa Silva opened the scoring by guiding a cross from Alejandro Grimaldo into the net. Maccabi Haifa and Benfica faced each other twice

Alejandro Grimaldo doubled the lead with a powerful, long-range strike from 35 meters that dipped late into the top corner. Match 2: Maccabi Haifa 1-6 Benfica Date: November 2, 2022 | Venue: Sammy Ofer Stadium, Haifa Entering the final minutes, Benfica needed a massive

Maccabi Haifa 1-6 Benfica (Nov 2, 2022) Game Analysis - ESPN

After a scoreless first half, Benfica broke through early in the second period with two quick goals to secure their opening group stage win.