Benfica vs Fenerbahce - Live Stream

View the live stream and TV coverage details, probable lineups, and prediction for Benfica vs Fenerbahce - Champions League Qualifier play-off round match 2 of 2.

The UEFA Champions League play-off round reaches a dramatic conclusion on Wednesday, 27 August 2025, as Portuguese giants Benfica host Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahçe at the Estádio da Luz. After a tense 0–0 draw in Istanbul last week, everything remains finely balanced with a lucrative group-stage spot on the line.

• Kick-off: 20:00 WET (Lisbon) / 22:00 TRT (Istanbul) / 19:00 UTC.

How to Watch

• Turkey: Live on TRT 1 (TV), streaming via Digiturk Play
• Portugal: Live on Sport TV5, streaming on Sport TV Multiscreen
• Worldwide: Updates through UEFA’s Champions League app, with alternative coverage via Paramount+, DAZN, and Amazon Prime Video in select markets.

Live text commentary and stats will also be provided on UEFA’s MatchCentre, with both clubs offering minute-by-minute updates and lineups on their official social media channels.

Team News

Benfica:

Manager José Mourinho will have to shuffle his pack after Florentino Luís was sent off in the first leg and is suspended. Injuries also rule out Bruma, Manu Silva, and Alexander Bah. Expect Mourinho to rely on a 4-3-3, with Anatolii Trubin in goal, António Silva and Otamendi at the heart of defence, and attacking duties falling to Anders Schjelderup and new signing Vangelis Pavlidis.

Fenerbahçe:

The Turkish side travel without Cenk Tosun, Rodrigo Becão, and captain Mert Hakan Yandaş. Coach José Mourinho’s compatriot counterpart İsmail Kartal is likely to set up conservatively, with star striker Vangelis Pavlidis and winger Kerem Aktürkoğlu tasked with breaking down Benfica’s back line.

Key Battle

The midfield duel will be crucial. Benfica’s Enzo Barrenechea and Fredrik Aursnes must control possession, while Fenerbahçe will look to the creativity of Kerem Aktürkoğlu to spark counter-attacks.

Prediction

The goalless first leg leaves the tie wide open. Benfica’s home advantage and European pedigree make them favourites, but Fenerbahçe’s attacking threats mean it could be decided by fine margins.

Verdict: Benfica 1–1 Fenerbahçe — the Portuguese side edge through on away-goal equivalent or after extra time.