
Benfica Draws a Valuable Tie Against Fenerbahçe in the First Leg of the Champions League Qualifiers
The match ended in a goalless draw between Fenerbahçe and their guest Benfica in the first leg of the qualifying round for the Champions League, held at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium.
The match as a whole did not witness many chances between the two teams, characterized by extreme caution and being confined to the midfield, with a relative advantage for the home team, Fenerbahçe.
Benfica played with ten men after their player Florentino Luis was sent off in the 71st minute, while Youssef En-Nesyri scored a goal for Fenerbahçe, but it was disallowed for offside in the 81st minute.
The return match is scheduled to take place at the Estádio da Luz next Wednesday, August 27.
The match as a whole did not witness many chances between the two teams, characterized by extreme caution and being confined to the midfield, with a relative advantage for the home team, Fenerbahçe.
Benfica played with ten men after their player Florentino Luis was sent off in the 71st minute, while Youssef En-Nesyri scored a goal for Fenerbahçe, but it was disallowed for offside in the 81st minute.
The return match is scheduled to take place at the Estádio da Luz next Wednesday, August 27.