MOSCOW, Aug 23 Dynamo Kyiv players lost to Benfica in Portugal in the second leg of the play-off round of the Champions League qualification and failed to qualify for the group stage of the tournament. 0 Goals were scored by Nicolas Otamendi (27th minute), Rafa Silva (40) and David Neres (42). Benfica won the confrontation (the score of the first leg — 2:0) and advanced to the Champions League group stage. Dynamo will play in the group stage of the Europa League. The draw for the group stage of the Champions League will take place on August 25, the Europa League on August 26. Russian teams have been suspended from participation in European competitions by decision of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).
