Benfica defeats Maccabi 2-0 in its Champions League opener Rafa Silva scored with a volley in the 49th minute and Alejandro Grimaldo with a booming long-rage shot into the top corner in the 54th to give the hosts the opening win. Benfica defeated Maccabi Haifa 2-0 in the group stage of the Champions League on Tuesday, getting off to a strong start in its quest to repeat its good run from a season ago. Rafa Silva scored with a volley in the 49th minute and Alejandro Grimaldo with a booming…
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