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Benfica come back from behind vs Borussia Dortmund

Benfica come back from behind vs Borussia Dortmund

In the International Champions Cup, Benfica came from 2-0 down against Borussia Dortmund to pull things back level, before then going on to win the penalty shootout 4-3.

It was a show of great resilience from the Lisbon club, and very promising signs that will give the fans comfort despite a shaky start.

Indeed, Benfica were immediately left with a mountain to climb, finding themselves 2-0 just after the 20-minute mark, with Philipp getting both the goals for Dortmund.

But Benfica came out in the second half meaning business, with goals from Andre Almeida & 20-year old Alfa Semedo bringing the match back to level terms.

With the match level, the game was taken to penalties, with Eduardo Salvio scoring the winning spot kick.

Benfica XI: Svilar, Almeida, Dias, Jardel, Grimaldo; Fejsa, Gedson, Pizzi; Zivkovic, Rafa, Castillo.

Portugal crush Ukraine as they cruise into the U19 European Championship Final

Portugal crush Ukraine as they cruise into the U19 European Championship Final

Portugal international Gelson Martins joins Atletico Madrid

Portugal international Gelson Martins joins Atletico Madrid