When Benfica started its Champions League campaign in the third qualifying round in August, few expected the Portuguese team to make much of a run in Europe’s top club competition. It was coming off a poor season by the club's standards, and expectations were low. But round after round, Benfica kept battling, advancing and showing improvement under new coach Roger Schmidt. Now the traditional club is in great form and is seen by many as one of the teams to beat in Europe entering the decisive stages of the Champions League.

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