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Benfica and Braga avoid slip-ups as their push to qualify for the next round of the Europa League continues.
It was a painful night for Rio Ave in the end, but a valiant effort earned them widespread praise in the international media.
Rio Ave face the unenviable task of taking on Italian heavyweights AC Milan for a place in the Europa League group stage.
Rio Ave earned a penalty shootout win over Besiktas after an impressive display over 120 minutes, and are now just one match away from reaching the group stage of Europe’s secondary club competition. Italian giants AC Milan stand in their way.
A win in Bosnia sets up a daunting match versus heavyweights Besiktas in the next round.
In addition to ten players, five Gil Vicente staff members have also tested positive.