Tottenham Hotspur will reportedly have to overturn a two-goal deficit if they are to reach the Europa League quarterfinals following their 3-1 defeat by Portuguese side Benfica on Thursday at White Hart Lane.
The Portuguese league leaders went into the tie in top form, unbeaten in all competitions since November after a run of 21 wins in 23 games, and showcased an expert European away performance.
According to the BBC, Benfica forward Rodrigo scored the opener for the visitors and although Christian Eriksen's free-kick in the middle of the second half gave the visitors a ray of hope, however, Luisao struck twice for Benfica either side of Eriksen's goal, leading his side to victory.
Benfica, who lost 2-1 to Chelsea in last season's final, will now be favourites to progress as they head into the second leg in Lisbon next Thursday with three away goals to their name, the report added.