Fenerbahce and Benfica played out a tense 0-0 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League playoff tie on August 21, 2025. The match, held at Fenerbahce's Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, was a cagey affair that sets up a finely balanced second leg in Lisbon. Both teams had chances but lacked the cutting edge in the final third, with defenses largely on top throughout the ninety minutes. The result leaves everything to play for in the return fixture, with Benfica perhaps holding a slight psychological advantage due to the away goal rule no longer being in effect, meaning they will host the decider on level terms. The managers will likely point to solid defensive organization, but both will demand more attacking intent for the decisive second leg.