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,

The UEFA Champions League knockout stage continues Wednesday, Feb. 11. The first day of playoff action didn't disappoint with Real Madrid ending Manchester City's six-year unbeaten streak at home in the competition.