Benfica survived a tough test in Turkey where they earned a 0-0 draw against Fenerbahce in the Champions League play-off first leg. Richard Ríos fired an early warning shot at José Mourinho’s side but that was as close as the Eagles came to scoring in Istanbul.

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,