Overview
- Fredrik Aursnes opened the scoring in the 19th minute and Andreas Schjelderup doubled the lead at 27 minutes to secure Benfica’s 2-0 win in Lisbon
- OGC Nice were missing at least seven regular starters through injury or unavailability, forcing Franck Haise to field several teenagers and fringe players
- Benfica’s successive 2-0 victories over both legs denied Nice a comeback and redirected the French club into the UEFA Europa League
- Fans in France had no free-to-air option for the return leg, which was streamed exclusively on Swedish platform Solidsport for €7.95
- Benfica will now face José Mourinho’s Fenerbahçe in the play-off round with a spot in the Champions League group stage on the line