Fenerbahçe eliminated Benfica for the second time

Fenerbahçe, who drew 0-0 with Benfica in Kadıköy, lost 1-0 away from home to bid farewell to the Champions League, eliminating the Portuguese representative for the second time in this area.

Having been paired with Benfica in the UEFA Champions League 3rd qualifying round in the 2018-19 season, the yellow-lacivertliler were eliminated by drawing 1-1 with their opponent in the rematch of the match they lost 1-0 away.

Failing to reach their UEFA Champions League target, Fenerbahçe was out of the organization for the 11th time in the qualifiers.

The Yellow-Navy failed to qualify in the 2002-03, 2006-07, 2010-11, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2018-19, 2022-23 and 2024-25 seasons.