Crvena Zvezda and Benfica clashed in a riveting Champions League fixture that saw Benfica triumph with a 2-1 scoreline. Despite Benfica's early 2-0 lead, Crvena Zvezda staged a determined fightback in the latter stages, although Benfica managed to withstand the pressure and clinch the win.
The goal that reduced the score to 2-1 came, when Milson found the net for Crvena Zvezda, with an assist by Cherif Ndiaye.
Benfica took an early lead when Kerem Aktürkoğlu netted in the 9th minute, with an assist by Alexander Bah, making it 1-0.
Crvena Zvezda's next Champions League games are against Inter (away) on 1 October, Monaco (away) on 22 October and FC Barcelona (home) on 6 November. Benfica play Atlético Madrid (home) on 2 October, Feyenoord (home) on 23 October and FC Bayern München (away) on 6 November.
In the 29th minute Orkun Kökçü increased the lead for Benfica.
Looking at the table, we find Crvena Zvezda in 29th place, while Benfica are 10th in the league.