Benfica delivered a statement victory on Wednesday, 2 October 2024, dismantling Atletico Madrid 4–0 at the Estadio da Luz in the UEFA Champions League 2025 League Stage. Kickoff was at 19:00 UTC on Matchday 2, and the result sent a clear message across Europe. The scoreline was emphatic, with the Portuguese side scoring four unanswered goals against one of the continent's most defensively disciplined teams.

For Benfica, this result was a major boost to their campaign objectives. After secur...