Overview
- Benfica finished with 10 men after midfielder Florentino was sent off for a second yellow card in the 71st minute.
- Youssef En-Nesyri thought he had scored in the 81st minute, but VAR confirmed an offside and the goal was overturned.
- Fenerbahçe is trying to end a 17-year absence from Europe's top competition under two-time Champions League winner José Mourinho.
- Across the playoffs, Bodo/Glimt routed Sturm Graz 5-0, with all seven ties to be settled next week before the Aug. 28 draw in Monaco.
- Reports suggest Mexican midfielder Edson Álvarez is close to joining Fenerbahçe, though the move has not been confirmed.