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Boca Juniors

Striker Edinson Cavani and Luis Advincula will both be assessed.
That leaves Marco Pellergino as Boca's only confirmed absentee.
Benfica

Manu Silva and Alexander Bah are both ruled out for Benfica.
Despite being linked with a move to Real Madrid, Alvaro Carreras should start at left-back.
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90+6'

The match has just finished.
90+3'

The ball is laid off to Kerem Akturkoglu (Benfica) on the edge of the box. He shoots through a crowd of players towards the bottom right corner and forces Agustin Marchesin to make a decent save.
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5 additional min. will be played.
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Florentino (Benfica) is substituted due to injury. Bruno Lage gives a chance to Leandro Barreiro.
88'

Jorge Figal (Boca Juniors) makes an awful challenge on his opponent and the referee shows him a deserved red card!
88'

Some neat passing and movement from Boca Juniors as they ping around some short passes in order to create a new attacking opportunity.
86'

Alvaro Carreras (Benfica) jinks his way past multiple challenges and fires a low shot from the edge of the box to the middle of the goal, but Agustin Marchesin is equal to it.
85'

Ayrton Costa (Boca Juniors) has tested the patience of referee Cesar Arturo Ramos and goes into the book for a previous late challenge.
84'

Orkun Kokcu takes the corner and Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica) rises highest near the penalty spot to plant a brilliant header into the right side of the goal. The score is 2:2.
84'

There's an opportunity for Orkun Kokcu (Benfica) to deliver the ball into the box from a corner.
83'

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica) takes his opponent down and receives a yellow card from the referee.
83'

Alvaro Carreras (Benfica) delivers a fine lofted cross into the penalty area, but it's cleared by an opposing player. It will be a corner kick for Benfica.
82'

Some great controlled play and passing in the middle of the pitch from Benfica.
81'

The ball sits up nicely on the edge of the box for Gianluca Prestianni (Benfica), but his powerful first-time effort flies high over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Boca Juniors will have a goal kick.
81'

Kerem Akturkoglu (Benfica) takes the corner kick and sends a lovely ball into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence is ready and knocks the ball to safety.
78'

Neat passing move from Benfica in order to create new attacking opportunities.
77'

It's time for a substitution. Gianluca Prestianni (Benfica) comes on in place of Angel Di Maria.
76'

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica) breaks into the box and goes over after a challenge from an opposition player, but the ref signals NO penalty!
72'

The ref signals that VAR has overturned that yellow card and upgraded it to a straight red for Andrea Belotti (Benfica). He’s got to go!
71'

There's a break in play and the referee must have got a signal in his ear as he indicates he will check that earlier infringement by Andrea Belotti (Benfica) using VAR. This could result in a red card!
70'

This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Andrea Belotti (Benfica) was quite harsh and Cesar Arturo Ramos didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
68'

What was Alvaro Carreras (Benfica) thinking? He will not get away with that. The referee shows him a yellow card.
67'

The resulting corner from Kevin Zenon (Boca Juniors) comes to nothing.
66'

Carlos Palacios (Boca Juniors) goes into the referee's book. Yellow card.
66'

We are about to witness a subsitution. Williams Hector Alarcon Cepeda (Boca Juniors) for Carlos Palacios.
65'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Exequiel Zeballos (Boca Juniors) is coming onto the pitch as Miguel Merentiel cannot continue after picking up an injury.
65'

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63'

The game is interrupted now, Miguel Merentiel (Boca Juniors) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
61'

Here's the change. Renato Sanches leaves the pitch and Orkun Kokcu (Benfica) comes on as a substitute.
61'

Bruno Lage has decided to substitute Bruma and he is replaced by Kerem Akturkoglu (Benfica).
61'

Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica) tries to send a pass but it's blocked.
58'

A substitution has been made. Alan Velasco goes off and Milton Gimenez (Boca Juniors) comes on.
58'

Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica) reacts well near the penalty spot to connect with the resulting corner, but fails to direct his header into the back of the net. The ball floats high over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Boca Juniors will have a goal kick.
58'

Angel Di Maria (Benfica) will try to find the head of one of his teammates from a corner kick.
57'

Miguel Merentiel (Boca Juniors) is penalised for holding. Cesar Arturo Ramos signals a set piece. Benfica will take a free kick.
56'

Rough tackle by Renato Sanches (Benfica). The referee blows his whistle for a foul. Boca Juniors will take a free kick near the side line.
56'

Benfica enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.
54'

Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence.
52'

A cross by Miguel Merentiel (Boca Juniors) from the side of the pitch flies into the box, but fails to find its intended target as the aim was poor. The ball is behind the touchline and Benfica will take a throw-in.
52'

A spell of possession for Boca Juniors in an attempt to control the game.
51'

Kevin Zenon (Boca Juniors) takes the corner, but the opposition's defence is ready and clears the ball to safety.
50'

The resulting free kick from Alan Velasco (Boca Juniors) ends up in the gloves of the keeper. The ball goes out for a corner. Boca Juniors can continue in their attacking effort.
49'

Renato Sanches (Benfica) pulls the jersey of one of the opposition players and Cesar Arturo Ramos blows his whistle for a foul. Boca Juniors have a free kick from a promising distance.
49'

Kevin Zenon (Boca Juniors) takes the corner but fails to find any of his teammates. The ball is easily cleared out of danger.
48'

Angel Di Maria (Benfica) swings in a dangerous cross from the resulting corner kick, but none of his teammates manage to outjump the defence.
47'

Alvaro Carreras (Benfica) crosses into the box from near the side line, but he doesn't connect as he wanted and it's cleared by the well-organized defence. Benfica force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
47'

Benfica seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
46'

Half-time substitution. Samuel Dahl (Benfica) is replaced by Andrea Belotti.
46'

The referee blows his whistle to signal the start of the second half.
45+9'

The end of the first half.
45+9'

The game is interrupted. One of the players from Boca Juniors is cautioned for aggressive play. Benfica earn a free kick which could lead to a goal-scoring opportunity.
45+3'

GOAL! That’s a great strike from the spot by Angel Di Maria (Benfica) low into the left of the net, giving goalkeeper Agustin Marchesin no chance!
45+2'

Angel Di Maria (Benfica) is heading towards the penalty spot to take it.
45

There will be a minimum of 6 min. of added time.
45

Unsportsmanlike conduct. Ander Herrera (Boca Juniors) is shown a red card off the pitch!
45

Here comes the VAR decision: PENALTY to Benfica!
44'

Referee Cesar Arturo Ramos makes the VAR signal and is going to check whether it’s a penalty. Let’s see what happens!
44'

Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica) is having a really tough time right now. We are about to find out how serious his injury is.
44'

PENALTY APPEAL after Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica) goes down under a challenge from the defender. All players chase the referee but he's not interested in the penalty claim. Play continues.
43'

Angel Di Maria (Benfica) swings in the corner, but it's comfortably cleared away.
43'

Angel Di Maria (Benfica) takes the corner kick, but Agustin Marchesin reads it well and stops the effort. The ball goes out of play and Benfica have been awarded a corner kick.
43'

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge. Benfica win a corner.
42'

The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica).
40'

The Benfica players are exchanging fine passes and are waiting for an opportunity to start an attack, but here's a mistake and a loss of possession. The ball is out of play. Boca Juniors will take a throw-in.
39'

Carlos Palacios (Boca Juniors) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away.
37'

Boca Juniors are bossing possession at the moment by exchanging some precise passes from player to player.
36'

Anatoliy Trubin (Benfica) has picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue.
35'

Anatoliy Trubin (Benfica) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.
35'

Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica) escapes without any punishment from the referee after using excessive force to foul his opponent. Boca Juniors are given an advantage. They have a free kick.
33'

The free kick is taken short by Benfica.
33'

A player from Boca Juniors commits a rough challenge. Cesar Arturo Ramos blows for a foul and keeps the game under control. A free kick is awarded to Benfica.
31'

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica) is caught offside!
31'

Angel Di Maria (Benfica) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him. The referee and the linesman both signal a throw-in for Benfica.
27'

Goal! Nice headed pass by Ayrton Costa to Rodrigo Battaglia (Boca Juniors), who latches on to it and puts the ball into the back of the net with a fine header. 2:0.
27'

Kevin Zenon (Boca Juniors) will take the corner.
27'

Benfica are enjoying possession, but one of the opposition players steps in to end the sequence.
26'

The Boca Juniors players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.
26'

Alan Velasco (Boca Juniors) strikes a powerful volley towards goal, but one of the defenders blocks his attempt.
25'

Alvaro Carreras (Benfica) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence quickly intercepts the ball. The ball has crossed the sideline. Benfica are taking a throw-in.
24'

Samuel Dahl (Benfica) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack.
21'

Here is an example of luck not being on your side. Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica) puts the ball into the back of the net but, unfortunately for him, it's into his own goal!
20'

Problems for Miguel Angel Russo as Ander Herrera is not able to play anymore. His injury is too serious and Tomas Belmonte (Boca Juniors) replaces him.
19'

Bruma (Benfica) had a good opportunity when he latched on to a cross from the wing, but his strike from just outside the box wasn't accurate enough and the ball bounced away off the left post!
18'

Boca Juniors concede a free kick following a bad challenge. Free kick. Benfica will probably just try to cross the ball in from here.
16'

Renato Sanches (Benfica) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
16'

Angel Di Maria (Benfica) delivers a promising cross into the box, but it's cleared.
15'

Angel Di Maria (Benfica) puts a cross into the box from the free kick, but the defender gets there first.
14'

Cesar Arturo Ramos interrupts the game. One of the players from Boca Juniors won the ball, but his effort is adjudged unfair. Benfica are awarded a free kick.
13'

It looked like the long-range shot by Alan Velasco (Boca Juniors) would end up in the net, but the effort went slightly over the bar. The goalkeeper was quite lucky this time. The ball goes out of play and Benfica will have a goal kick.
10'

Great teamplay by Benfica as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.
10'

Kevin Zenon (Boca Juniors) commits a foul on his opponent and it looks like it should be the other way around at first glance, but the referee makes the right decision in awarding a free kick to the other team. Benfica have a free kick.
9'

Benfica players are playing combination football and attempting to create a goal-scoring opportunity, but they will have to wait for that as they have just lost possession due to a poor pass. The linesman signals a throw-in for Boca Juniors.
7'

The Boca Juniors players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
6'

Good team movement sets up Renato Sanches (Benfica) on the edge of the box, but he slices the ball narrowly wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Boca Juniors.
4'

Angel Di Maria (Benfica) floats the ball in from the corner but it's intercepted.
3'

Angel Di Maria (Benfica) decides to strike the ball towards goal, but his effort fails to threaten the goalkeeper after being well blocked by one of the defenders. Benfica have been awarded a corner kick.
2'

Benfica are passing the ball across the pitch and keep possession. However, an opponent intercepts a pass and the situation changes.
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The first half of this match is about to start.

Boca Juniors will kick the game off.

Cesar Arturo Ramos will officiate today.

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