March 08, (THEWILL) – Goncalo Ramos produced a man-of-the-match performance to help Benfica secure a dominant 5-1 victory over Club Brugge in the second leg of their last-16 tie at the Estadio da Luz.
The win secured a 7-1 aggregate triumph for the Portuguese giants, sending them into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.
Ramos was instrumental in the victory, scoring two goals and providing an assist to guide his team to victory. The forward played a key role in Benfica’s opener, crossing the ball for Rafa Silva to slot home, before adding his own name to the scoresheet just before halftime with a clinical finish.
Benfica continued to dominate in the second half, with Joao Mario adding a fourth from the spot after Abakar Sylla fouled Gilberto in the box. Substitute, David Neres, completed the scoring for the hosts, drilling the ball into the far corner after VAR overturned an initial offside decision.
The win sets up a mouth-watering quarter-final clash for Benfica, who will be hoping to continue their impressive run in the competition. Meanwhile, Club Brugge will turn their attention back to domestic matters, looking to bounce back against Standard Liege in their next fixture.
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