Despite the draw, Benfica beat Fenerbahçe

Fenerbahçe and Benfica drew 1x1 in a match on Tuesday, in a match relating of the Champions League [Qualification]. The encarnados beat Phillip Cocu's team, 1x0, in the first leg of the tie.

The opening goal was scored by Gedson Fernandes with 26 minutes on the clock, with a right-foot shot. Alper Potuk netted the last goal with 45 minutes already played through a header inside the box.

With this result, Benfica are through to the next round of the competition. In the next fixture, Rui Vitória's team will host PAOK.