We are into the first of three additional minutes at the end of this game.
90'
R. Mak enters the game and replaces O. Shatov.
Zenit also turn to the bench with Robert Mak replacing Shatov.
89'
Caio Lucas enters the game and replaces Carlos Vinícius.
A change for Benfica sees Vinicius given a rest as he makes way for Caio.
87'
Zenit are on course for a heartbreaking exit from this season's Champions League. However, they can have few complaints having not been anywhere near their best today.
81'
A. Samaris enters the game and replaces Gabriel Pires.
H. Seferović enters the game and replaces F. Cervi.
Benfica turn to the bench and Gabriel makes way for Andreas Samaris.
Meanwhile, Haris Seferovic enters the action in place of Cervi.
79'
S. Azmoun is unfortunate, scores an own goal!
OWN GOAL!!! 3-0 BENFICA! Things go from bad to worse for Zenit as Azmoun inadvertently turns a dangerous corner beyond Kerzhakov at the near post.
76'
Benfica refusing to rest on their laurels as they push in search of more goals. This time, Tavares tries his luck from the edge of the area, but his shot is well wide of the target.
65'
A. Sutormin enters the game and replaces A. Erokhin.
Another change for Zenit sees Erokhin make way for Aleksey Sutormin.
60'
I. Smolnikov enters the game and replaces M. Ozdoev.
Zenit respond with their first change as Ozdoyev makes way for Igor Smolnikov.
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58'
Penalty goal scored by Pizzi for Benfica!
COOL AS YOU LIKE FROM PIZZI!!! 2-0! Benfica's captain steps up to the spot and calmly sends the goalkeeper the wrong way.
56'
Douglas Santos gets a second yellow card and is sent off.
PENALTY TO BENFICA AND A RED CARD FOR SANTOS! The Zenit left-back is penalised for handball in the box and after taking his protests towards the decision too far, he is shown a second yellow card by the referee.
55'
A. Erokhin gets yellow.
Zenit's frustration is appearing to show as Erokhin goes into the referee's notebook.
52'
The hosts go in search of a second goal and Kerzhakov is forced to get down at his near post to tip a vicious low effort around the post.
49'
Could the hosts be on course for a place in the Europa League? With Lyon 2-0 down elsewhere in Group G, they would qualify for the competition in third place.
47'
F. Cervi has scored a goal for Benfica! Assist by Pizzi.
Pizzi showed great awareness to pick out Cervi at the far post.
CERVI!!! BENFICA LEAD 1-0! The hosts edge their noses in front at Estadio da Luz as an unmarked Cervi arrives late at the far post to turn home Pizzi's square ball.
46'
We're off and running again as Benfica get the ball rolling once more.
45'
HALF-TIME: BENFICA 0-0 ZENIT
43'
M. Ozdoev gets yellow.
Ozdoyev has his name taken for bringing down Taarabt.
41'
Zenit threaten as Dzyuba embarks on a dangerous run into the heart of the Benfica defence. However, Dias stands his ground well before eventually drawing a free-kick out of the Russia striker.
35'
At the other end, Grimaldo delivers a dangerous cross to the far post, where Santos is forced to head the ball behind for a corner.
34'
The ball breaks kindly for Azmoun to try his luck from distance. However, his effort goes well wide of the target.
32'
Benfica boss Lage is urging his players on from the touchline. Having coached throughout the club's youth ranks, he was handed the top job earlier this year and guided them to a 37th Portuguese league title.
30'
We are still goalless after half an hour at Estadio da Luz, where a draw will do the trick for Zenit as things stand. However, nothing less than a win will do for Benfica as they aim to keep their continental adventure alive in the Europa League.
25'
The visitors look to make something happen as Karavaev delivers the ball into the box, but it is headed clear by Benfica.
19'
Gabriel Pires gets yellow.
Gabriel is booked for a late challenge on Dzyuba.
18'
Grimaldo whips a good free-kick delivery towards goal, but Kerzhakov gathers easily enough.
17'
Douglas Santos gets yellow.
Santos is shown the first yellow card of the game for a foul on Pizzi just outside Zenit's penalty area.
15'
The ball falls for Vinicius in the area and he looks to get a strike on goal. However, Osorio is quickly there to make an important block.
13'
The visitors are beginning to settle into their rhythm as Dzyuba chases a long ball forward, and Dias is forced into conceding a corner.
11'
Zenit eventually enjoy a decent spell of possession and, with it, force their first corner of the game. However, the delivery is dealt with easily enough by Benfica.
5'
It is evident that the pressure is off Benfica today. The hosts have made a positive start to the game and will want to finish their campaign in a strong manner.
3'
The first shot of the game goes to Benfica as Taarabt tries his luck from distance. However, his effort is always rising.
1'
The referee blows his whistle and Zenit get the match underway.
Zenit will book their place in the knockout stages with a victory over Benfica, who are already eliminated from the competition. However, Bruno Lage’s side will be looking to secure third place in Group G and subsequent qualification for the Europa League.
Hello everyone and welcome to our live coverage of today’s Champions League showdown between Benfica and Zenit at Estadio da Luz.
BENFICA (4-4-1-1): Odisseas Vlachodimos; Tomas Tavares, Ferro, Ruben Dias, Alex Grimaldo; Pizzi, Gabriel, Adel Taarabt, Franco Cervi; Chiquinho; Carlos Vinicius.
SUBS: Ivan Zlobin, Nuno Tavares, Jardel, Andreas Samaris, Caio, Haris Seferovic, Jota.
SUBS: Aleksandr Vasyutin, Igor Smolnikov, Leon Musaev, Matias Kranevitter, Aleksei Sutormin, Robert Mak, Ilya Vorobyov.
The teams are making their way out onto the field and kick-off is just moments away.
It is goalless at the break with nothing to separate the two sides at Estadio da Luz so far. As things stand, Zenit will qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League, with Lyon currently 2-0 down against RB Leipzig in the other Group G contest.
Semak's side will not be thinking about what is happening with Lyon, however. They will be fully focused on themselves and trying to get the win that will take them through - regardless of what happens in France.
That's all for today. Thank you for following our live coverage. Until next time, goodbye!
The defeat coupled with Lyon's fightback to draw 2-2 with RB Leipzig results in a miserable day for Zenit, who have even had the prospect of Europa League football snatched away following a brilliant performance by Benfica. Zenit now head into their seasonal break and do not play again until 2020, while Benfica return to Primeira Liga action this weekend - aiming to stretch their four-point lead at the top of the table.
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