Benfica and Fenerbahce are set for a tense second-leg clash in the Champions League playoff, with everything still on the line. The first leg ended goalless in Istanbul, despite Benfica going down to ten men after Florentino Luis’ dismissal late on.

The Portuguese giants now return home to Lisbon, where they will try to finish the job in front of their own fans. With the much anticipated return leg set to kick off today, $BENFICA has seen a significant spike in price by 4.86% to take the price to $0.76.

Mourinho Factor Meets Benfica’s Confidence

Benfica’s defensive record this season is flawless, they are yet to concede a goal. That gives them confidence heading into a night where the pressure is on them to secure qualification. Yet, Jose Mourinho’s presence on the Fenerbahce bench changes the script.

He is a master of this competition and knows how to drag teams across the line in difficult circumstances. For Fenerbahce, who last played in the Champions League in 2008/09, this is a golden chance to rewrite history.

Fan Token Jumps as Market Activity Surges

The tension around the match has spilled into the digital marketplace. The SL Benfica Fan Token ($BENFICA) has climbed +4.86% in the past 24 hours, now priced at $0.756. Trading volume surged to $371,013, marking a 215.80% jump compared to the previous day. That sudden burst of activity highlights how fans and traders are responding directly to the club’s Champions League prospects.

Despite the short-term rise, the Fan Token is still down 1.52% over the past seven days, reflecting some caution in the market. With a circulating supply of 2.8 million tokens and a market cap of $2.13 million, $BENFICA’s recent movement shows just how closely football performance and digital assets are now intertwined. The build-up to the playoffs has become more than a football story; it’s also a market story.