sport news Benfica 1-1 Paris Saint-Germain: Lionel Messi scores superb goal but PSG are ... trends now Benfica 1-1 Paris Saint-Germain: Lionel Messi scores superb goal but PSG are held to draw in Champions League clash following own goal from Danilo Pereira By Reuters Reporter Published: 22:00 BST, 5 October 2022 | Updated: 22:00 BST, 5 October 2022 Viewcomments Paris Saint-Germain were held to a 1-1 draw by Benfica despite taking the lead through Lionel Messi. Messi put PSG in the ascendancy as he found the net in the 22nd minute with a fine finish. However, Benfica equalised in the closing stages of the first half through an own goal from Danilo Pereira. More to follow... Lionel Messi celebrates after his goal put Paris Saint-Germain in the lead against Benfica Messi found the net after being found by Neymar as PSG went ahead in Lisbon Messi showed good composure as Paris Saint-Germain went ahead in the group stage fixture MATCH FACTS Benfica: Vlachodimos, Bah, Silva, Otamendi, Grimaldo, Florentino, Fernandez, Neres, Rafa, Joao Mario, Ramos Paris Saint-Germain: Donnarumma, Ramos, Marquinhos, Danilo Pereira, Hakimi, Vitinha, Verratti, Nuno Mendes, Messi, Neymar, Mbappe Advertisement Benfica celebrate after an own goal from Danilo Pereira saw the Portuguese side equalise Danilo Pereira inadvertently turned the ball into his own net as Benfica pulled level against PSG Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility