Benfica secured a commanding 2–0 victory over Nice in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round tie on Wednesday, 6 August 2025. The match, officiated by English referee Michael Oliver, kicked off at 19:00 UTC and remained goalless at the half-time whistle. The result gave the Portuguese side a significant advantage heading into the second leg, while leaving the French club with a mountain to climb to keep their European campaign alive.

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