Coach Roger Schmidt reached the round of 16 of the Europa League with Benfica Lisbon. AC Milan is also through.
A 0-0 draw was enough for the Portuguese champions in the home game against FC Toulouse on Thursday (February 22, 2024). Benfica won the duel in France 2-1 (0-0) with a goal in stoppage time.
AC Milan is also through despite the 2:3 (1:1) defeat at Stade Rennes; the top Italian club won the first leg 3:0 (1:0). Three-time international Malick Thiaw came on as a substitute for Milan in the 80th minute.