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Benfica Hammer Club Brugge 5-1

Benfica thrashed Scott Parker’s Club Brugge 5-1 to reach the Champions League quarter-finals with a 7-1 victory as Goncalo Ramos scored twice.

The hosts took the lead in the 38th minute through Rafa Silva who dribbled past two defenders and fired a left-foot strike into the net before Ramos scored either side of the break.

Joao Mario extended their lead with a penalty in the 71st minute and substitute David Neres grabbed the fifth six minutes later.

Bjorn Meijer netted a late consolation for Brugge, who have now won only two games in 12 under Parker.

Benfica, holding a two-goal lead from the first leg, were in control from the start and finally opened the scoring when Ramos crossed from the left and Silva finished at the far post.

Ramos added to the lead in first-half stoppage time by beating several defenders before smashing the ball home from inside the box.

The in-form striker then fired in shortly after the break to become the youngest Portuguese player to score twice in a knockout stage match.

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