- The Matchday 2 defeat by Benfica was only the seventh in 51 European matches at the Allianz Stadium (W32 D12) - six of those defeats, though, have come in the last 19 home games.
- Maccabi Haifa were in the same section as Juventus on the Israeli outfit's last Champions League group appearance in 2009/10, when Giorgio Chiellini scored the only goal in Turin on Matchday 3, likewise Mauro Camoranesi in Ramat Gan two weeks later.
- In becoming the first Israeli side to reach the Champions League group stage since Maccabi Tel-Aviv in 2015/16, Haifa have now set a new national record of three appearances, one more than their Tel-Aviv rivals.
- The 4-0 win at Olympiacos in this season's second qualifying round is Maccabi's sole victory in their last nine away European matches, losing five of the last seven.
- Leandro Paredes provided an assist against Benfica, which means he already has as many assists as he provided in 21 Champions League appearances for Paris Saint-Germain.
05 October 2022