Nice and Benfica played out a goalless draw in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League third qualifying round tie at Allianz Riviera.

The match remained scoreless at halftime with both teams failing to convert chances. Benfica recorded 9 total tackles compared to Nice's 6, winning 7 of those duels against the hosts' 2.

Benfica edged Nice in tackles (9 vs 6) and won tackles (7 vs 2), reflecting their slightly more aggressive defensive approach.