Spartak lost to Benfica in the first match of the third qualifying round of the Champions League

The meeting, which took place at the Otkrytie Arena stadium in Moscow, ended with a score of 2: 0 in favor of Benfica.

As part of the Portuguese, Rafa Silva and Gilberto distinguished themselves.

The return match will take place on 10 August at the Da Luz Stadium in Lisbon.

Earlier, Gilberto doubled Benfica's lead in the match against Spartak.