Benfica take control of their Champions League play-off with an away win against a Monaco side that have to play most of the second half with only 10 men.

The first leg of the UEFA Champions League knockout phase playoffs continues on Wednesday, when Monaco host Benfica as both sides chase a spot in the round of 16. This tie is a rematch of a league phase encounter from November,

Former Italy international Andrea Belotti finally made his first ever appearance in the Champions League on Wednesday night, coming off the bench as a second-half substitute in Benfica’s 1-0 win

Live updates as Monaco host Benfica in the first leg of the Champions League knockout phrase playoff round. Kickoff 3pm ET.

Benfica took control of their Champions League play-off with an away win against a Monaco side that had to play most of the second half with only 10 men. The visitors went ahead thanks to a superb chipped finish from a tight angle by Vangelis Pavlidis after only three minutes of the second half.

Here’s how to watch the Champions League match on TV and live stream in the United States as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.