Rio Ave face the unenviable task of taking on Italian heavyweights AC Milan for a place in the Europa League group stage.
Benfica’s failure to qualify for the Champions League has proven exceptionally costly.
Rio Ave earned a penalty shootout win over Besiktas after an impressive display over 120 minutes, and are now just one match away from reaching the group stage of Europe’s secondary club competition. Italian giants AC Milan stand in their way.