On Wednesday, 12 February 2025, Monaco fell 0–1 to Benfica at the Stade Louis-II in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Knockout Round Play-offs. The match kicked off at 20:00 UTC, with both sides entering the tie knowing the winner would advance to the Round of 16. The single goal scored in Monaco proved decisive, handing Benfica a slender advantage to take back to Portugal for the second leg.

For Monaco, this loss at home placed them in a difficult position in the play-off ...