In Morocco, Youssef el Fahli netted after eight minutes and Democratic Republic of Congo-born Joel Beya struck eight minutes from time, but it was not enough as 1985 champions FAR bowed out.

El Fahli got the Moroccan military club off to a perfect start as he volleyed a cutback into the far corner of the net.

Pyramids thought they had equalised just before half-time, but TV replays showed Congolese Fiston Mayele was well offside before putting the ball in the net.

Slick passing set up Beya for the second goal, creating a tense finish before Pyramids sealed a last-four place in only their second Champions League appearance.