The Portuguese champions scored after ten minutes in each half to silence the Ukranian crowd and have four points at halfway stage of the group matches.

Benfica’s B team did not fare as well, and were beaten 3-0 by Portimonense in the Algarve last night.

The Portimão team have now opened a six-point lead at the top of the Second Division over Santa Clara, while Benfica B remain in third.