Benfica are through to the quarter-final stage of UEFA Champions League after beating Zenit 2-1 at Petrovsky, Saint Petersburg.
The win gave the two-time European champions a 1-3 aggregate and smooth ride to the next stage of the tournament.
Although Zenit took the lead through Hulk in the first half, two late goals from Nicolás Gaitán and Talisca sealed Benfica’s passage to the Champions League last eight
Benfica fans who made the trip to Russia yesterday went home with smiles, while the reverse was the case for Zenit fans who know that their hope of coming to Europe next season has been shattered.
Zenit are currently seated on the fifth position in their home league and with his current result, Andres Villla-Boas may be shown the way out of the club at end of season.
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