José Mourinho and Fenerbahce were left Wednesday with a difficult final test in their quest to return to the Champions League, which looks sure to be heading inside the Arctic Circle next month. Fenerbahce drew 0-0 at home against Benfica in the first leg of their qualifying playoff,

Fenerbahce face off against Benfica in the first leg of the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League playoff round. Here’s everything you need to know about kickoff times and how to watch the match on TV or via streaming in the USA.

Several European regulars made the cut for the playoff round, the final round of Champions League qualification, though the headlining act of the next two weeks will be Fenerbahce