Sport Lisboa e Benfica secured a crucial 1–0 victory away to AS Monaco FC in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League playoffs tie on 12 February 2025.
In a closely contested encounter on matchday 1 of the playoff stage, the Portuguese side found the only goal of the game to put themselves in a strong position ahead of the return leg. AS Monaco, playing at home, were unable to find a breakthrough and now face an uphill task if they are to overturn the deficit and book their place in the competition’s group stage.
The match finished 0–1 in favour of Benfica, with the visitors’ defensive resilience proving decisive. Monaco will need to respond in the second leg, knowing that any slip at the back could be costly against experienced European opposition. Benfica, meanwhile, can approach the home fixture with the advantage of both the aggregate lead and the psychological edge earned by winning on the road.
Detailed in-game events such as the identity of the goalscorer, bookings and substitutions were not available in the official data for this fixture. As a result, further specifics on the flow of the match and key turning points cannot be confirmed.
Both clubs now turn their attention to the decisive return leg in Lisbon, where the final outcome of this playoff tie will determine which side advances in the UEFA Champions League. Full match information and updates can be found on the Ballaxy match centre for Monaco vs Benfica, as well as on the team pages for AS Monaco FC and Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
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