Former Italy international Andrea Belotti finally made his first ever appearance in the Champions League on Wednesday night, coming off the bench as a second-half substitute in Benfica’s 1-0 win

Benfica take control of their Champions League play-off with an away win against a Monaco side that have to play most of the second half with only 10 men.

The first leg of the UEFA Champions League knockout phase playoffs continues on Wednesday, when Monaco host Benfica as both sides chase a spot in the round of 16. This tie is a rematch of a league phase encounter from November,

Benfica took control of their Champions League play-off with an away win against a Monaco side that had to play most of the second half with only 10 men. The visitors went ahead thanks to a superb chipped finish from a tight angle by Vangelis Pavlidis after only three minutes of the second half.

Vangelis Pavlidis scored his sixth goal in this season's Champions League to give Benfica a 1-0 win away to 10-man Monaco in the first leg of their knockout phase play-off tie on Wednesday.Benfica, who are currently second in the Portuguese league behind Lisbon rivals Sporting,

Live updates as Monaco host Benfica in the first leg of the Champions League knockout phrase playoff round. Kickoff 3pm ET.

Benfica took a step towards the Champions League last 16 with an away victory in Monaco thanks to a superbly taken second-half goal from in-form Greek striker Vangelis Pavlidis.