Overview
- Benfica led 2–0 through Barrenechea and Pavlidis before Qarabag replied via Leandro Andrade, Duran and Kashchuk to win at the Estádio da Luz.
- Bruno Lage blamed uncharacteristic defensive errors and an emotionally disorganized display in explaining the collapse.
- The coach said he would not be a problem for the club and indicated he would leave if the president judges he is no longer the ideal person.
- Supporters booed and waved white handkerchiefs as the team left the pitch, while captain Nicolás Otamendi insisted the group stand together.
- Media reports described the victory as Qarabag’s first in the Champions League, with Benfica next visiting Chelsea and Qarabag set to host Copenhagen.