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Champions League: Atletico Thumped By Benfica - In Pics

Atletico Madrid바카라™s 4-0 loss at Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday was the team바카라™s worst defeat in Europe in three years, according to UEFA. Diego Simeone바카라™s team had lost by the same score to Bayern Munich in the group stage of Europe바카라™s top club competition in 2021. The four-goal loss to Benfica is Atletico바카라™s joint-biggest margin of defeat in UEFA club competitions. It had previously lost by four goals five other times.

UEFA Champions League 2024-25, SL Benfica vs Atletico Madrid photo gallery
UCL 2024-25, Benfica vs Atletico Madrid: Atletico Madrid's Samuel Lino reacts after the end of the match | Photo: AP/Armando Franca

Atletico Madrid's Samuel Lino reacts after the end of a Champions League opening phase soccer match between SL Benfica and Atletico Madrid in Lisbon. Benfica won 4-0.

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UCL 2024-25, Benfica vs Atletico Madrid: Atletico Madrid's Jose Gimenez | Photo: AP/Armando Franca

Atletico Madrid's Jose Gimenez walks on the pitch after the end of a Champions League opening phase soccer match between SL Benfica and Atletico Madrid in Lisbon.

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UCL 2024-25, Benfica vs Atletico Madrid: Benfica's Orkun Kokcu, right, celebrates after scoring his sides fourth goal | Photo: AP/Armando Franca

Benfica's Orkun Kokcu, right, celebrates after scoring his sides fourth goal during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between SL Benfica and Atletico Madrid in Lisbon.

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UCL 2024-25, Benfica vs Atletico Madrid: Benfica's Alexander Bah, right, is congratulated by teammates after scoring his sides third goal | Photo: AP/Armando Franca

Benfica's Alexander Bah, right, is congratulated by teammates after scoring his sides third goal during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between SL Benfica and Atletico Madrid in Lisbon.

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UEFA Champions League 2024-25, SL Benfica vs Atletico Madrid photo gallery_Angel Correa
UCL 2024-25, Benfica vs Atletico Madrid: Atletico Madrid's Angel Correa fails to score in ton of Benfica's goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin | Photo: AP/Armando Franca

Atletico Madrid's Angel Correa fails to score in ton of Benfica's goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between SL Benfica and Atletico Madrid in Lisbon.

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UCL 2024-25, Benfica vs Atletico Madrid: Atletico Madrid's head coach Diego Simeone | Photo: AP/Armando Franca

Atletico Madrid's head coach Diego Simeone reacts during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between SL Benfica and Atletico Madrid in Lisbon.

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UEFA Champions League 2024-25, SL Benfica vs Atletico Madrid photo gallery_Angel Correa
UCL 2024-25, Benfica vs Atletico Madrid: Atletico Madrid's Angel Correa, centre is challenged by Benfica's Alexander Bah, left, and Benfica's Fredrik Aursnes | Photo: AP/Armando Franca

Atletico Madrid's Angel Correa, centre is challenged by Benfica's Alexander Bah, left, and Benfica's Fredrik Aursnes during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between SL Benfica and Atletico Madrid in Lisbon.

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UCL 2024-25, Benfica vs Atletico Madrid: Benfica's Angel Di Maria, right, celebrates after scoring his sides second goal | Photo: AP/Armando Franca

Benfica's Angel Di Maria, right, celebrates after scoring his sides second goal with a penalty kick during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between SL Benfica and Atletico Madrid in Lisbon.

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UEFA Champions League 2024-25, SL Benfica vs Atletico Madrid photo gallery_Julian Alvarez
UCL 2024-25, Benfica vs Atletico Madrid: Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez runs for the ball | Photo: AP/Armando Franca

Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez runs for the ball during of a Champions League opening phase soccer match between SL Benfica and Atletico Madrid in Lisbon.

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UEFA Champions League 2024-25, SL Benfica vs Atletico Madrid photo gallery_Angel Di Maria
UCL 2024-25, Benfica vs Atletico Madrid: Benfica's Angel Di Maria, centre is tackled by Atletico Madrid's Axel Witsel, left, and Atletico Madrid's Nahuel Molina | Photo: AP/Armando Franca

Benfica's Angel Di Maria, centre is tackled by Atletico Madrid's Axel Witsel, left, and Atletico Madrid's Nahuel Molina during of a Champions League opening phase soccer match between SL Benfica and Atletico Madrid in Lisbon.

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