Match Report
Nine consecutive wins preceded this game for Benfica, having scored in 15 consecutive games. Tottenham Hotspur had been beaten in three straight games. Benfica had banked 15 of the last 15 points on offer; Tottenham Hotspur, 6.
Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica in Lisbon, capacity 64,642, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Benfica led 1-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 2-2.