A FARCE in Portugal: Belenenses SAD field just 9 players - including two goalkeepers - as they are thrashed 0-7 by Benfica in a match that ends after just 46 minutes
B-SAD had to play a goalkeeper outfield due to a major Covid outbreak at the club - but their Primeira Liga match with Benfica still went ahead.
Sporting CP qualify for Champions League knockouts for the first time in thirteen years with stunning victory over Borussia Dortmund
A brace from Pedro Goncalves helped Sporting on their way to an impressive victory over their prestigious German opponents.
Benfica miss golden opportunity to beat Barcelona right at the death - but a draw leaves the group finely poised
Benfica still have a realistic chance of reaching the round of 16, but are relying on a favour from Bayern Munich.
Portugal stunned: World Cup aspirations take major hit after Serbia score last-minute goal to send Portugal to the play-offs
Portugal are handed a crushing last-gasp defeat after being outplayed by Serbia on home soil. Portugal’s hopes of reaching the World Cup now rest on winning two play-off matches.
Job done: Portugal secure point in Ireland but will need a much improved performance against Serbia to qualify for the World Cup
Portugal now only need a draw against Serbia on the final day to qualify for the World Cup.
Benfica thumped by Bayern, Porto draw at AC Milan and Sporting thrash Besiktas: A round-up of a mixed week in the Champions League for Portugal
A win, a loss and a draw made it a week of mixed fortunes for Portugal’s Champions League representatives - but they all retain the chance to qualify for the round of 16.