Benfica beats Monaco in the first game of the Champions League playoffs
With one more player in the second half, the Portuguese team wins in France
SUMMARY
Benfica visited Monaco and won 1-0 this Wednesday in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 playoffs. The only goal of the match was scored by Greek Pavlidis, three minutes into the second half. Four minutes later, midfielder Al-Musrati received his second yellow card and was sent off, leaving the French team with one less player. From then on, the Portuguese team pressed but were unable to extend their lead. The next game, in Lisbon, will take place next Tuesday. Benfica will play with the advantage of a draw. If Monaco wins by one goal in the second leg, the decision will be made in extra time, and if the score is still tied, in penalties. Whoever advances will face Barcelona or Liverpool in the round of 16.
