{"id":11582,"date":"2025-08-13T15:32:46","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T12:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/?p=11582"},"modified":"2025-08-13T15:32:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T12:32:47","slug":"benfica-beat-nice-to-reach-champions-league-play-offs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/football-news\/benfica-beat-nice-to-reach-champions-league-play-offs\/","title":{"rendered":"Benfica Beat Nice to Reach Champions League Play-Offs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SL Benfica extended their remarkable scoring streak to 22 consecutive matches<\/strong> as they brushed aside French side OGC Nice 2-0 in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round<\/strong>, securing a 4-0 aggregate victory<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result means As \u00c1guias<\/strong> march confidently into the UCL play-off round, while Nice\u2019s European ambitions take a detour into the UEFA Europa League<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Half: Benfica Asserts Its Dominance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An electrifying atmosphere at the Est\u00e1dio da Luz<\/strong> welcomed both teams, with Benfica fans creating a vibrant \u201csea of red.\u201d Surprisingly, it was Nice who started brightly, with Terem Moffi twice threatening early on. However, Benfica quickly settled, with captain Nicol\u00e1s Otamendi\u2019s precise long passes exposing the French defence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The breakthrough came in the 18th minute<\/strong> when Andreas Schjelderup<\/strong> showcased exquisite chest control before delivering a perfect cross for Fredrik Aursnes<\/strong> to slot home. Moments later, the roles were reversed\u2014Aursnes turned provider, and Schjelderup finished clinically to double the lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jonathan Clauss came closest for Nice with a fierce effort against the woodwork, but Benfica\u2019s 70% first-half possession<\/strong> told the story\u2014total control from the Portuguese side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Second Half: Professional Game Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The restart was delayed for unexplained reasons, and Nice briefly showed renewed energy, again through Moffi\u2019s dangerous runs. But with the tie effectively over, Benfica controlled proceedings, creating several more opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schjelderup hit the bar on the hour mark before being substituted as Bruno Lage rotated his squad. The hosts ended with 18 shots<\/strong>, underlining their attacking dominance, even though the scoreline remained 2-0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What This Means for Benfica and Nice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Benfica\u2019s win ended a five-match home winless run<\/strong> in the Champions League and put them in pole position to secure a spot in the lucrative group stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Nice, the Europa League now awaits\u2014a competition in which they failed to win a single away match last season. Their inability to score across both legs will be a concern for coach Franck Haise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Final Verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Benfica\u2019s 2-0 win over Nice was a statement of intent\u2014clinical, controlled, and confident. If they carry this form into the play-offs, another memorable Champions League campaign could be on the horizon. Nice, meanwhile, must regroup quickly before embarking on their Europa League journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Score:<\/strong> Benfica 2-0 Nice (Aggregate: 4-0)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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