Benfica were trailing by two goals against Astana, but two goals by Raúl Jimenez put the Lisbon club joint top of their qualifying group alongside Atletico Madrid.


Benfica will next host the Spanish the club to decide who tops the group and is given a theoretically easier match in the final 16 of the competition.


In tonight’s action Sporting, Sporting de Braga and Belenenses will all play Europa League group fixtures.