Benfica captain Nicolas Otamendi said reaching the Champions League group stage was an "objective" after the two-time winners held onto a goalless draw in Tuesday's second-leg at Eindhoven, despite playing the final hour with 10-men.... more »
Benfica moved towards a place in the Champions League group stage by beating PSV Eindhoven 2-1 in their play-off round first leg on Wednesday, despite a brilliant goal from the Dutch side's winger Cody Gakpo in Lisbon.... more »
Close-season signing Pedrinho's goal gave Shakhtar Donetsk a 1-0 lead over Monaco on Tuesday in their Champions League play-off round ahead of next week's second leg in Ukraine.... more »
Monaco goalkeeper Alexander Nuebel is a doubt for this week's home Champions League first leg play-off with Shakhtar Donetsk due to a "stomach issue", coach Niko Kovac said on Tuesday.... more »
At least one former winner must fall in the preliminary rounds for the Champions League after Benfica and PSV Eindhoven were potentially paired in Monday's playoff draw.... more »
