Fenerbahce meet Benfica in Istanbul for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League play-off on August 20, 2025. This huge game sees Jose Mourinho's side fight for a spot in the group stage against a strong Benfica team.
Benfica have been scoring lots of goals in their recent games. Fenerbahce, with their loud home fans, hope to keep their strong record in European matches at home.
Team NewsFenerbahce will miss Rodrigo Becao, out with a knee injury, and Cengiz Under, not allowed to play in qualifiers. New players Milan Skriniar and Archie Brown should start, adding strength to the backline.