Bayer 04 Leverkusen earned a crucial 1-0 away victory against Benfica in UEFA Champions League action on November 6, 2025. This hard-fought win at the Estádio da Luz was pivotal for Leverkusen's qualification hopes, moving them up the group table. The only goal of the game came in the second half following a sustained period of pressure from the German side, with a low driven shot from the edge of the box finding the bottom corner. Benfica dominated possession for large spells but struggled to break down a disciplined Leverkusen defense, with their best chance coming from a first-half free-kick that rattled the crossbar. The match was a tactical battle, with Leverkusen's manager earning praise for a game plan that effectively neutralized Benfica's attacking threats. The result left Benfica in a precarious position in the group, needing positive results from their final matches to have any chance of reaching the last sixteen.