Mitroglou fingers Benfica the advantage in opposition to Borussia Dortmund

Benfica conquered a misfiring Borussia Dortmund 1-0 inside the initial lower leg of their Champions League last 16 tie due to Kostas Mitroglou’s 13th goal in his past 13 games.

The Greece worldwide Mitroglou flicked the ball to the net to open up the scoring from the 48th moment as Benfica, who definitely have now not conceded a goal at home for 383 a few minutes, averted the competition’s very best attack from scoring.

Benfica celebrate the goal

The Benfica captain, Luisao, was creating his 500th club visual appeal and was stored busy at the heart of your Benfica defence, with Dembélé sneaking in to the container and compelling an outstanding save from your goalkeeper Ederson from the 23rd minute.

Aubameyang almost drew Dortmund degree in the 53rd minute then experienced a penalty, given for the hands golf ball about the hour or so, saved by Benfica’s Brazilian goalkeeper.

The Dortmund coach, Thomas Tuchel, place Aubameyang away from his agony by substituting him right after and, carrying out a amazing conserve from Ederson with half a dozen a few minutes still left, the hosts held on to observe glory.