Description:Benfica took a big step towards the last 16 of the Europa League with a 1-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in Germany on Thursday (February 14). Paraguyan striker Oscar Cardozo put Benfica ahead in the 61st minute of the match, and the hosts failed to get back on level terms. It means Benfica will be favourites ahead of the return leg in Lisbon next week, and coach Jorge Jesus put his team's victory down to a strong tactical performance.(0:48)