Benfica took a step toward the decisive qualifying round, R. van Persie's team defeated Mourinho's troops.

2025-08-07 10:46 © IMAGO/Orange Pictures

The first official match of Robin van Persie at the helm of "Feyenoord" was successful.

In the third qualifying round of the Champions League, the Dutch team won the first match 2:1 against "Fenerbahce," coached by Jose Mourinho.

In the 18th minute, Mulduras scored an own goal.

In the 86th minute, Sofyan Amrabat equalized the score.

In added time, Anis Hadjis Moussa secured the victory for the Rotterdam team.

In other matches, among very well-known European teams, "Benfica" defeated "Nice" 2:0 away. The victory was decided by goals from Franjo Ivanović and Florentino Luis.