Chelsea vs Benfica — Pass Map

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Chelsea 1 – 0 Benfica

Champions League · 30 Sep 2025

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Node size = touches

Edge thickness = est. passes

High xG assisted

Tactical Themes

Defensive metronome orchestrates from the back

B. Badiashile completed 95 passes at 96% accuracy with 107 touches, establishing himself as Chelsea's primary ball-progressor from defence. His volume and precision shaped the team's ability to control tempo and transition play methodically.

Attacking fullback creates dangerous opportunities

S. Dahl supplied 3 key passes and generated 0.193 expected assists from the Benfica defence. His willingness to step forward added a creative dimension that stretched the opposition's shape.

Tireless midfielder anchors the midfield

M. Caicedo made 17 combined tackles, interceptions, recoveries and clearances to dominate Chelsea's engine room. His intensity and positioning suffocated opposition attacks before they could develop into real threats.

Substitute unable to inject attacking spark

A. Schjelderup managed only 13 minutes off the bench with no key passes and minimal expected assists. His limited involvement meant Benfica couldn't generate the creative thrust needed when calling on fresh attacking legs.