How to watch today's Fenerbahce vs Benfica Champions League play-off game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahçe have already shown plenty of grit in Europe, clawing their way past Feyenoord in a rollercoaster third qualifying round. Now, the Turkish giants turn their focus to a heavyweight showdown in Istanbul against Portuguese powerhouse Benfica.

Fenerbahçe looked to be on the ropes after a 2-1 setback in Rotterdam, but Mourinho's side produced a stunning response back home, hammering Feyenoord 5-2 in a pulsating return leg. 

That statement win gave them momentum heading into their domestic opener, though they were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Goztepe over the weekend. With dreams of returning to the Champions League group stage alive, the Yellow Canaries know this next hurdle will be even tougher.

Benfica arrive in Istanbul brimming with confidence and boasting a spotless start to their campaign. The Lisbon giants breezed past Nice 4-0 on aggregate, lifted the Portuguese Super Cup against Sporting, and opened their Primeira Liga title charge with a narrow win at Estrela Amadora.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

How to watch Fenerbahce vs Benfica online - TV channels & live streams

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Fenerbahce vs Benfica kick-off time

Champions League Qualification - Champions League Qualification

Chobani Stadyumu Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi

The match will be played at Ülker Stadyumu Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Spor Kompleksi on Wednesday, August 20, with kick-off at 8 pm BST for fans in the UK.

Team news & squads

Fenerbahce vs Benfica lineups

Fenerbahce

3-4-1-2

Formation

4-3-3

BEN

1

I. Egribayat

18

M. Muldur

37

M. Skriniar

24

J. Oosterwolde

27

N. Semedo

33

A. Brown

34

S. Amrabat

53

S. Szymanski

7

Fred

10

J. Duran

19

Y. En-Nesyri

1

A. Trubin

4

A. Silva

26

S. Dahl

17

A. Dedic

30

N. Otamendi

20

R. Rios

61

Florentino

5

E. Barrenechea

7

K. Akturkoglu

8

F. Aursnes

14

V. Pavlidis

4-3-3

BEN

FB

-Line up

• 1

  I. Egribayat

• 18

  M. Muldur

  79’

• 37

  M. Skriniar

• 24

  J. Oosterwolde

  90’ + 2’

• 27

  N. Semedo

• 33

  A. Brown

• 34

  S. Amrabat

• 53

  S. Szymanski

• 7

  Fred

  86’

• 10

  J. Duran

  27’

  67’

• 19

  Y. En-Nesyri

Substitutes

• 17

  I. Kahveci

  86’

  90’ + 3’

• 95

  Yusuf Akcicek

• 6

  A. Djiku

• 40

  D. Livakovic

• 5

  I. Yuksek

• 14

  Y. Demir

• 4

  C. Soyuncu

• 94

  Anderson Talisca

  67’

• 70

  O. Aydin

  79’

• 28

  B. Elmaz

• 20

  C. Under

• 22

  L. Mercan

Manager

• J. Mourinho

BEN

-Line up

• 1

  A. Trubin

• 4

  A. Silva

  90’ + 3’

• 26

  S. Dahl

• 17

  A. Dedic

• 30

  N. Otamendi

• 20

  R. Rios

  63’

• 61

  Florentino

  69’

  71’

• 5

  E. Barrenechea

  22’

  64’

• 7

  K. Akturkoglu

  77’

• 8

  F. Aursnes

• 14

  V. Pavlidis

  77’

Substitutes

• 18

  L. Barreiro

  77’

• 9

  F. Ivanovic

  64’

• 68

  J. Veloso

• 25

  G. Prestianni

• 3

  R. Obrador

• 39

  H. Araujo

• 24

  S. Soares

• 71

  Leandro Santos

• 21

  A. Schjelderup

• 64

  G. Oliveira

• 47

  T. Gouveia

  77’

• 86

  D. Prioste

Manager

• B. Lage

Fenerbahce team news

There are some fitness clouds hanging over the squad. Jhon Durán limped off in the second half of that Feyenoord clash and remains doubtful for Wednesday night. His replacement, Anderson Talisca, seized the spotlight with a goal to cap the comeback, giving Mourinho another reliable option should Durán fail to recover in time. 

Benfica team news

Manager Bruno Lage has a full squad to call upon and is expected to stick with a classic 4-4-2 setup, spearheaded by Vangelis Pavlidis and Franjo Ivanovic. For a Fenerbahçe side desperate to prove they belong back among Europe's elite, this clash promises to be their sternest test yet.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

FB

Last 5 matches

BEN

1

Win

1

Draw

3

Wins

• Benfica

  3

  -

  2

  Fenerbahce

• Fenerbahce

  1

  -

  1

  Benfica

• Benfica

  1

  -

  0

  Fenerbahce

• Benfica

  3

  -

  1

  Fenerbahce

• Fenerbahce

  1

  -

  0

  Benfica

5

Goals scored

8

Games over 2.5 goals

2/5

Both teams scored

3/5

Standings

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