Chelsea vs Benfica Head to Head: All Time Stats, Rivalry History, Form Guide, Biggest Wins

Only a select few rivalries match the intensity of Benfica vs Chelsea. But we tried decoding it through Benfica vs Chelsea head to head, as they haven't played many games against each other, yet it is considered one of the fiercest rivalries. Benfica will look to put an end to Chelsea's unbeaten run against them.

Let us learn more about Chelsea vs Benfica Head to Head, Chelsea vs Benfica rivalry, Benfica vs Chelsea h2h, Chelsea match stats, and Benfica match stats in more in-depth sections below.

Benfica vs Chelsea Head to Head: Overall Record

In this section, we'll look at the Benfica vs Chelsea head to head overall record. This rivalry has been a one-sided affair, with the Premier League side being heavily favoured. Chelsea have maintained a perfect record against the 38-time Primeira Liga champions Benfica. Though Benfica, known for their grit, have failed to breach the defensive fortress of Chelsea.

The overall Chelsea vs Benfica head to head span across several top European club competitions like the Champions League, Europa League, and FIFA Club World Cup.

Chelsea vs Benfica Head to Head: Rivalry History

The Chelsea vs Benfica rivalry began during the 2011/12 Champions League knockout phase, marking the first meeting between the sides. What started as an intense showdown laid the foundation for the upcoming blockbuster rivalry between two European giants. However, Benfica have failed to win a single game against Chelsea so far, making this rivalry more one-sided for now.

The relationship between these clubs intensified during the 2012-13 UEFA Europa League season. As the face-off came during the final, with Chelsea ultimately prevailing 2-1 through Branislav Ivanovic's injury-time header.

Benfica vs Chelsea F.C. Stats

Here's a detailed breakdown of Benfica vs Chelsea F.C. stats so far.

Chelsea vs Benfica Head to Head: All Time Top Scorers

The first encounter between the sides was a tight affair, which ended 0-1. Salomon Kalou scored the first goal in the Chelsea vs Benfica rivalry. Soon, one of the Chelsea legends, Frank Lampard, joined him through a penalty in the reverse fixture. However, Benfica have found it hard to score as consistently as Chelsea, with only 3 goals in 4 games. Each game has brought forward a new name, making this rivalry intense.

Chelsea vs Benfica Trophies: Who has the Most Trophies?

Benfica holds the clear edge when it comes to overall trophies won, while comparing the head to head Benfica vs Chelsea trophies count. However, if we break it down into domestic and European trophies, then it's the Blues who have been impressive in European club competition. Though they both have won the UCL trophy twice but Chelsea have also won several other competitions such as UEL, UECL, UEFA Super Cup, and more. They have incredible cup histories as well. Below we've provided a detailed breakdown of Chelsea vs Benfica trophies count.

Chelsea Vs Benfica H2H: Biggest Wins

The reigning FIFA Club World Cup champions Chelsea, had their biggest win against Benfica during the recently concluded FIFA CWC. The scoreline of 4-1 was recorded as the biggest win in Chelsea vs Benfica h2h. The Glorious One are yet to register a victory and will be looking forward to their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash.