Football

Benfica 3-3 AS Monaco (4-3 agg): Benfica edge past Monaco in six-goal thriller to reach Champions League last 16

Benfica secured their place in the Champions League last 16 after a pulsating 3-3 draw against AS Monaco on Tuesday, sealing a 4-3 aggregate victory. The Portuguese giants, who carried a one-goal advantage from the first leg, were pushed to the limit by a resilient Monaco side but ultimately held firm to advance. They now await either Liverpool or Barcelona in the next round, with the draw set for Friday.