Chelsea Football Club and SL Benfica, two giants of European football, have met infrequently in competitive matches, but their clashes have been memorable, often tied to Chelsea’s trophy-winning campaigns.
As of now, the two sides have not faced each other in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, with their encounters limited to UEFA competitions. This article explores their historical head-to-head record, key moments, and statistical breakdown, drawing on reliable sources to provide a comprehensive overview.
Head-to-Head Record
Chelsea and Benfica have faced off three times in competitive fixtures, all in UEFA competitions: the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League. Chelsea have won all three matches, scoring a total of 5 goals (1.67 goals per game on average) while conceding 2 goals (0.67 goals per game). Benfica, despite their attacking flair, have yet to secure a victory or draw against the Blues. Below is the complete list of their competitive meetings:
🚨 THREAD: Benfica vs Chelsea H2H.
— CFC-Blues (@CFCBlues_com) June 27, 2025
3 Games. 3 Wins. 5 Goals. Some very memorable moments against Benfica. Watch below: pic.twitter.com/bfJyXImSTZ
March 27, 2012 – UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final, First Leg
Benfica 0–1 Chelsea
At the Estádio da Luz, Chelsea secured a vital away win with a 75th-minute goal from Salomon Kalou. Their defensive solidity frustrated Benfica, giving Chelsea a crucial advantage heading into the second leg.
📅 15th May 2013: Benfica 1-2 Chelsea.
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Chelsea became Europa League Champions for the first time as Branislav Ivanovic scored a 93rd minute winning header. 🇷🇸🏆 pic.twitter.com/XPFa0zAbaG
April 4, 2012 – UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final, Second Leg
Chelsea 2–1 Benfica
At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea sealed a 3–1 aggregate victory to advance. Frank Lampard scored from a penalty, and Raul Meireles added a stunning stoppage-time strike. Javi García’s late header for Benfica was a mere consolation. This tie was a pivotal step in Chelsea’s run to their first Champions League title in 2012
📅 4th April 2012: Chelsea 2-1 Benfica
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The second leg of the Champions League quarter-final in the famous year that Chelsea went on to win it.
Raul Meireles scored an absolute worldie from outside the box... 😮💨pic.twitter.com/X5RrYKMhcm
May 15, 2013 – UEFA Europa League Final
Benfica 1–2 Chelsea
In a dramatic final in Amsterdam, Chelsea claimed the Europa League title. Fernando Torres opened the scoring just before the hour mark, but Óscar Cardozo equalized for Benfica with a 68th-minute penalty. Branislav Ivanović’s 93rd-minute header clinched a 2–1 victory for Chelsea, securing their second European trophy in two years under Rafa Benítez.
📅 27th March 2012: Benfica 0-1 Chelsea
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The first leg away to Benfica as Salomon Kalou scored a crucial away goal in the 75th minute of the game.
Brilliant assist from Fernando Torres also... 👏 pic.twitter.com/PSOqBrNgqW
Statistical Breakdown
- Total Matches Played: 3
- Chelsea Wins: 3 (100% win rate)
- Benfica Wins: 0
- Draws: 0
- Chelsea Goals: 5 (1.67 goals per game)
- Benfica Goals: 2 (0.67 goals per game)
- Biggest Chelsea Victory: 2–1 (2012 Champions League Quarter-Final, Second Leg; 2013 Europa League Final)
- Biggest Benfica Victory: None
- Key Scorers for Chelsea: Salomon Kalou, Frank Lampard, Raul Meireles, Fernando Torres, Branislav Ivanović
- Key Scorers for Benfica: Óscar Cardozo, Javi García
Chelsea’s perfect record reflects their ability to perform in high-stakes matches, with two of the three games decided by a single goal, highlighting the competitive intensity of these encounters.
