Match Report
Chelsea U19 beat Benfica U19 5-2 at home in the UEFA Youth League, League Stage. Before the match, Chelsea U19 were 1st in the UEFA Youth League table with Benfica U19 in 2nd. Their only previous encounter (since 2025) was won by Chelsea U19. Chelsea U19 had scored 23 goals this season (3.8 per game), Benfica U19 had 26 (4.3 per game). Chelsea U19's goals came from Ryan Kavuma-McQueen (78'), Shumaira Mheuka (55'), Shumaira Mheuka (23'), Shumaira Mheuka (64'), Kobe Barbour (84'); Benfica U19 scored through Jaden Umeh (30'), Daniel Banjaqui (69'). Match stats: possession 47%-53%, shots 10-15, on target 7-5, corners 3-5. See the full match report, player ratings and detailed statistics above.
Goal scorers
Chelsea U19: Ryan Kavuma-McQueen (78'), Shumaira Mheuka (55'), Shumaira Mheuka (23'), Shumaira Mheuka (64'), Kobe Barbour (84') · Benfica U19: Jaden Umeh (30'), Daniel Banjaqui (69')
Key stats
Possession: Chelsea U19 47% · Benfica U19 53% · Total shots: 10-15 · On target: 7-5 · Corners: 3-5