Chelsea, Arsenal and Crystal Palace are among 10 Premier League clubs that sent scouts to watch Benfica and Besiktas face off in the Champions League.
Portuguese journalist Tom Kundert tweeted a picture of a long list of clubs who reportedly had representatives at the game in Lisbon.
As well as Premier League giants Manchester United, City and Liverpool, European heavyweights Barcelona, AC Milan and Bayern Munich are also named on the list.
ICYMI, official list of clubs who sent scouts to Benfica-Besiktas. EPL big boys in Lisbon #AFC #CFC #LFC #MCFC #MUFC pic.twitter.com/HpjCORXhD0
— Tom Kundert (@PortuGoal1) September 14, 2016
Benfica appeared to be heading for a home victory after Argentine striker Franco Cervi opened the scoring on 12 minutes.
But the visitors rallied and snatched a point through Brazil U23 star Talisca in injury-time.
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