In a week which had already seen Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid set up a Champions League title showdown, Europe's second-tier tournament followed a similar script.
Benfica, runners-up to Chelsea in last year's final, weathered a Juventus onslaught in Turin to hold out for a 0-0 draw and a 2-1 semifinal aggregate win.
They ensured the stalemate despite having Enzo Perez sent off for a second bookable offence with 23 minutes to play.
The Portuguese side restricted the Italians to only a handful of serious opportunities as Juventus failed to score at home for the first time in 25 matches this season.
The loss also denied Juventus, who are heading for the Serie A title this season, the opportunity to play the May 14 final on their home ground.
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