Benfica eventually came away with a 1-0 win which they had to work hard for, although they were always in control.
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Benfica gearing up for Champions League clash with Fenerbahce
Benfica will face Fenerbahce this Tuesday as they look to gain a place in the Champions League group stage for a ninth time in a row.
Benfica officially and categorically deny the "close" sale of João Felix to West Ham
Benfica’s official statement reveals Felix will remain at the club.
Jonas to leave Benfica, heading to Saudi Arabia
The Brazilian striker, now 34, will be leaving Benfica this summer after a sensational career at the club.
Benfica lose Eusebio Cup yet again - continuing a very unwanted record
Benfica have lost in the pre-season competition yet again, meaning that they have not managed to win the Eusebio Cup since 2012.
West Ham plotting raid of Portugal's Primeira Liga as they target three more recruits
Marega, Brahimi and Felix are three of the league’s most promising players - and English Premier League side West Ham United are monitoring all three as they plot a raid of Portugal’s top flight.
The Eusebio Cup to be played today
Benfica take on Lyon tonight as they battle it out in the tenth edition of the Eusebio Cup.
Portugal's U19 star of the tournament has 30 million euro release clause
João ‘Jota’ Filipe is contracted to the club until 2022, which contains a 30 million euro release clause.
Benfica come back from behind vs Borussia Dortmund
Benfica came from behind to beat Borussia Dortmund on penalties in the International Champions Cup.
Benfica to play Fenerbahce in Champions League third qualifying round; Braga also discover Europa League fate
Benfica will have to beat Turkish giants Fenerbahce if they are to reach the Champions League group stage, while Braga and Rio Ave also have awkward fixtures to contend with to advance through Europa League qualification.
What next for Renato Sanches?
He burst onto the scene at Benfica in 2015 and helped them to a third consecutive league title. But since being named young player of the tournament at Euros 2016, two disappointing seasons have followed - where does his future lie?
Portugal's Primeira Liga ranked seventh in UEFA coefficient, behind Russia.
Portugal’s top flight, being the seventh most reputable division in European football, are allocated just one guaranteed place in the Champions League group stage this season.