The match between Chelsea FC and Borussia Dortmund ended on Tuesday March 7, 2023 with the score of 2 to 0. All the results and the latest news on the UEFA Champions League live.
The essential
The matches of the first leg of the knockout stages of the Champions League are over and several meetings are undecided for the return. Manchester City, hooked by Leipzig will have to react at home, Inter, winner 1-0, must resist Porto. While Bayern, Real, Naples and AC Milan are in a strong position before the return matches which start on March 7.
23:07 – Chelsea – Dortmund: Borussia Dortmund fall at Stamford Bridge (2-0)
62% ball possession rate against 38% for their opponent: Borussia Dortmund have control of the ball but have not done much with it. It was indeed Chelsea FC who had the most shots on target and above all who won with a score of 2-0 during this round of 16. Chelsea – Dortmund in live
22:48 – Benfica – Bruges: The Bruges corrected at the Stade de Luz (5-1)
The match was well managed by Benfica Lisbon: at the end of this round of 16, ball possession was slightly to their advantage (54% against 46% for FC Bruges). Benfica Lisbon also created the most serious chances with 10 shots on target against 2 shots on target for FC Bruges and therefore won rather logically (5-1) in this round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. Benfica – Brugge in live
22:44 – Benfica – Bruges: Bjorn Meijer reduces the delay of FC Bruges (5-1)!
Bjorn Meijer closes the gap for FC Brugge in this duel against Benfica Lisbon. We play the 87th minute of play in this 2nd period. The counters show 5 to 1 at the Stade de Luz. Benfica – Brugge in live
22:35 – Benfica – Bruges: Goal signed David Neres at the Stade de Luz (5-0)!
It smells of correction for FC Bruges, at the Stade de Luz. David Neres scored a 5th goal for Benfica Lisbon in the 77th minute in this 2nd half. The score goes to 5-0. Benfica – Brugge in live
22:35 – Benfica – Bruges: Halil Umut Meler has decided!
78ᵉ. The decision has fallen for Benfica Lisbon: and it is indeed a goal that is granted by Halil Umut Meler after viewing the VAR! Perhaps a turning point in this 2nd half! Benfica – Brugge in live
22:35 – Benfica – Bruges: Outstanding goal at Luz Stadium
78ᵉ. Are we heading towards a goal or not? Halil Umut Meler has a doubt about the last fact of play and appeals to the VAR. Benfica – Brugge in live
22:28 – Benfica – Bruges: Penalty converted by Joao Mario (4-0)!
And it is Joao Mario who is responsible for transforming this penalty for Benfica Lisbon! The ball ended up in the opposing nets and the score went to 4-0 at the Stade de Luz. Benfica – Brugge in live
22:27 – Benfica – Bruges: Penalty for Benfica Lisbon!
71ᵉ. The penalty may be paid cash! Halil Umut Meler signals a penalty for Benfica Lisbon. The score could soon change on the side of the Stade de Luz. Benfica – Brugge in live
22:27 – Benfica – Bruges: The VAR confirms the fault!
70ᵉ. The decision has fallen for Benfica Lisbon: and it is indeed a penalty that is whistled by Halil Umut Meler after a call to the VAR! Perhaps a turning point in this 2nd period! Benfica – Brugge in live
22:27 – Benfica – Bruges: Will Halil Umut Meler whistle a penalty for Benfica Lisbon?
70ᵉ. Are we heading for a penalty? Halil Umut Meler has doubts about a contentious situation in the area and appeals to the VAR. Benfica – Brugge in live
22:22 – Chelsea – Dortmund: Penalty converted by Kai Havertz (2-0)!
And that’s the goal! Chelsea FC score on this penalty from Kai Havertz. The score goes to 2-0 at Stamford Bridge! Chelsea – Dortmund in live
22:20 – Chelsea – Dortmund: Danny Makkelie has made his decision!
51ᵉ. The decision has fallen for Chelsea FC: and it is indeed a penalty that is whistled by Danny Makkelie after a call to the VAR! Perhaps a turning point in this 2nd half! Chelsea – Dortmund in live
10:20 p.m. – Chelsea – Dortmund: Video arbitration in progress for a foul in the area!
51ᵉ. Are we heading for a penalty? Danny Makkelie has doubts about a contentious situation in the box and will check with the video assistants. Chelsea – Dortmund in live
22:20 – Chelsea – Dortmund: But what a failure from Kai Havertz!
51ᵉ. How unfortunate it is, Kai Havertz, who misses the opportunity to develop the brand! It’s missed for the Londoners, we start from the opposing camp. Chelsea – Dortmund in live
22:18 – Chelsea – Dortmund: Oh the big mistake in the surface of Marius Wolf!
49ᵉ. It’s whistled! The referee whistles a penalty for Chelsea FC. It is Marius Wolf who is at fault and causes his team to be punished. Chelsea – Dortmund in live
22:18 – Chelsea – Dortmund: The VAR confirms the fault!
49ᵉ. After consulting the video for suspected fouls in the area, Danny Makkelie announces his final decision: penalty for Chelsea FC! Chelsea – Dortmund in live
22:16 – Chelsea – Dortmund: Danny Makkelie calls on the VAR!
48ᵉ. The game is stopped in London: the referee hesitates to whistle a penalty for Chelsea FC after a contentious gesture in the box and calls on the VAR. Chelsea – Dortmund in live
22:14 – Chelsea – Dortmund: Start of the 2nd period
The kick-off of the 2nd half was given by the referee of the meeting, in London. The score is 1-0. Chelsea – Dortmund in live
22:14 – Benfica – Bruges: Goncalo Ramos scores a new goal for Benfica Lisbon (3-0)!
New goal scored by Goncalo Ramos in the 57th minute of play of this 2nd half! The Lisboètes take off and now lead by 3 goals over their opponents at the Stade de Luz! FC Bruges sinks in this UEFA Champions League match. Benfica – Brugge in live
22:02 – Benfica – Bruges: Start of the 2nd period
The kick-off of the 2nd half was given by Halil Umut Meler, in Lisbon. The score is 2-0. Benfica – Brugge in live
21:59 – Chelsea – Dortmund: The players return to the locker room at Stamford Bridge
Borussia Dortmund have more control of the ball but are sorely lacking in efficiency: at half-time, possession of the ball is slightly in favor of Borussia Dortmund (59% against 41%), but it is Chelsea FC who have had the most shots on target (4 against 1) and who took the lead (1-0). Chelsea – Dortmund in live
21:54 – Chelsea – Dortmund: Opening of the scoring for Chelsea FC (1-0)!
The first goal of this shock is signed Raheem Sterling in the 44th minute of play in this 1st half! The match tipped in favor of Chelsea FC at Stamford Bridge. The Dortmunders must now react. Chelsea – Dortmund in live
21:47 – Benfica – Bruges: Halil Umut Meler whistles the break in Lisbon
The lights are green for Benfica Lisbon: at half-time, ball possession is mathematically in favor of Benfica Lisbon (52% against 48% for FC Bruges), which has also created the most serious situations with 5 shots on target against zero for FC Bruges and which therefore leads rather logically in this confrontation (2-0). Benfica – Brugge in live
21:46 – Benfica – Bruges: Goncalo Ramos doubles the bet for Benfica Lisbon (2-0)!
Goncalo Ramos scores a new goal for Benfica Lisbon, which doubles the lead in the 45th minute in this 1st half, at the Stade de Luz. The people of Bruges will have to wake up without delay now if they want to come back to the score! Benfica – Brugge in live
The group stage of the Football Champions League was played from Tuesday September 6, 2022 to Wednesday November 2, 2022 while the knockout stage will take place from Tuesday February 14, 2023 to Wednesday May 17, 2023. As for the final, it is scheduled for June 10, 2023 at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul.
As soon as the matches are over, find all the results of the final phase of the Champions League.
The TV rights battle continued to rage ahead of this Champions League season. UEFA has awarded the French TV rights for the “Big Ears Cup” to beIN Sports and Canal+, which thus ensure the broadcasting of the Champions League. RMC Sport will co-broadcast with Canal the two best Champions League posters until 2024 and beIN SPORTS will offer all the remaining matches.