A win, a loss and a draw made it a week of mixed fortunes for Portugal’s Champions League representatives - but they all retain the chance to qualify for the round of 16.
All in Benfica
A win, a loss and a draw made it a week of mixed fortunes for Portugal’s Champions League representatives - but they all retain the chance to qualify for the round of 16.
In one of Benfica’s greatest European nights in years, they punished a youthful Barcelona side to keep their Champions League hopes well and truly alive.
Benfica will take on either PSV or Midtjylland in the Champions League if they first manage to overcome Spartak Moscow.
The 28-year old midfielder has been a major target for SL Benfica, who look set to complete the signing of the 63-time Portugal international.
Portuguese clubs were unbeaten in Europe this week, with all three sides on the brink of qualifying for the knockout stages of their respective competitions.
Benfica pulled off an impressive fight back against Rangers, but Leicester proved too strong for Braga.
Both Benfica and Braga are in pole position to qualify for the knockout stages of the Europa League after continuing their 100% winning start in Europe’s secondary club competition.