Benfica vs Fenerbahce, will Benfica successfully advance in the second round of home court?

Fenebache draws Benfica 0-0 at home in the first leg of the Champions League playoffs, and the second leg will be held at 03:00 on August 28 at Benfica's home Stadium, and the winner will advance to the Champions League main match. The following is the integration of key information:

1. The core events of the first round

controversial penalty and red card

Benfica's midfielder Florentino turned two yellow and one red, and was sent off (suspended in the second round).

Fenebache striker Ennesri's goal was invalid due to offside, and Talisca made a follow-up shot.

Tactical confrontation

Fenebahce adopts radical tactics: left-wing guard Archie Brown frequently presses and assists, Fred enters forward to support, but fails to break through Benfica's 5-back defense line with ten players contracting.

Benfica has the advantage in possession of the ball (55%), but the counterattack is inefficient, with only one shot directed in the game.

2. Key influencing factors in the second round

Benfica's disadvantage

Core absent: Florentino's red card was suspended, weakening the midfield interception ability.

Away goal rule is cancelled: 0-0 in the first leg makes Benfica need to take the initiative to attack at home, which may expose the defense space.

Fenerbahce opportunity

Mourinho's tactical adjustment: the second leg may strengthen the defensive counterattack, and use Benfica's midfield vacancy to speed up.

Historical Psychological Advantage: European games have 2 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses against Benfica, but they have never lost at home (2 wins, 1 draw).

Injury dynamics

The team's absence players affect Fenerbahce defender Becau (ligament injury), midfielder Zaik (absent) Defensive line rotation restricted Benfica's right back Bach, winger Bruma (long-term injury) wide offensive and defensive thickness decreased

3, recent status comparison between the two sides

Indicators Fenerbahce Benfica's record in the last 6 games 3 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss, 5 wins and 1 draw (4 games, zero blocks) Offensive firepower 5 at home -2 Reversal of Feyenoord's 4-0 double-kill in two rounds in the qualifying match. Nice's defense risks conceded 4 goals in the last 3 games. 4 wins and 0 conceded goals in the new season. 4 away games are unbeaten at home/away performance. 8 wins and 1 draw. 4. Three highlights in the second round. Mourinho's Champions League redemption

If he advances, he will return to the Champions League main game after 1979 days (the last time was in March 2020 to coach Tottenham Hotspur).

Benfica's "red card sequelae"

Florentino's absence may cause the midfield to lose control, and young midfielder Joao Neves needs to bear the heavy responsibility of defensiveness.

Türkiye Devils Home vs Portuguese Control Master

The atmosphere at home in Benfica was very popular in the second round, but Fenerbahce was good at playing against the wind (reversing Feyenoord in the last round).

Summary

The key to winning and losing in the second round is whether Benfica can make up for the midfield vacancy and Fenerbahce's counterattack efficiency. Historical data tends toward Benfica (European War unbeaten against Fenerbahce), but Mourinho's tactical targeting and red card variables may rewrite the ending.