Kerem Akturkoglu opened the scoring for Benfica in the ninth minute, finishing a close-range cross at the back post to give his team an early lead.
Orkun Kokcu doubled Benfica's advantage with a superbly placed free-kick from 25 yards out, finding the top-right corner just before the half-hour mark.
Despite a late goal from Felicio Milson for Red Star Belgrade, the home side couldn't find an equalizer, ending the match 2-1 in favor of Benfica.
This victory marks a significant moment as it is the first time Turkish players have scored for a non-Turkish club in a Champions League match.
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