Benfica secured a tense 3-3 draw against Monaco on Tuesday, clinching a 4-3 aggregate victory to advance to the Champions League last 16.
In a dramatic encounter, Monaco twice took the lead, pushing the Portuguese giants to the brink of extra time. However, Benfica held their nerve, and Orkun Kokcu’s crucial 84th-minute equalizer ensured their progression.
The Lisbon side now awaits a formidable challenge in the next round, with either Barcelona or Liverpool set to be their next opponent.
