Benfica thrashes Atlético Madrid in the Champions League

Former Botafogo player Bruno Lage has won two consecutive matches in the competition and takes all three points with goals from Aktürkoglu, Di María, Bah and Kökçü

SUMMARY

Benfica beat Atlético de Madrid 4-0 in the second round of the Champions League. The Portuguese club made the most of the atmosphere at the Estádio da Luz and scored with Aktürkoglu, Di María, Bah and Kökçü. This is the fifth consecutive victory for coach Bruno Lage, formerly of Botafogo. With this result, the Portuguese team has six points and is in second place in the League Phase, tied with Brest. Atlético de Madrid has dropped from 11th to 23rd place, with three points.