Tag: Benfica
Real Madrid fined €15,000 after fan’s Nazi salute
The Spanish club earlier said it had asked its disciplinary committee to begin an immediate expulsion procedure against the member…
Vinicius fires Madrid past Benfica in Playoff thriller
The decisive moment arrived in the 80th minute. Valverde slipped a perfectly weighted pass into the path of Vinícius Júnior,…
UCL Playoffs: Real Madrid hit by major injury blow ahead Benfica clash
Real Madrid have been dealt a major injury setback ahead of their crucial second-leg clash against Benfica in the UEFA…
Real Madrid submit evidence as UEFA probes Vinicius racism allegation
Benfica also released a statement defending Prestianni. The Portuguese club described the allegations as a “defamation campaign” against the player.…
Goal Celebration Sparks Controversy: UEFA to investigate Vinicius incident
Real Madrid’s England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold said the incident was “disgusting” and “a disgrace for football.” Forward Kylian Mbappe
Vinicius Junior’s stunner shatters Benfica as racism scandal erupts
The breakthrough arrived in the 50th minute. Vinicius Junior received the ball on the left flank, cut inside past defender…
Real Madrid face Benfica rematch in Champions League play-off after Lisbon nightmare
The UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off draw, held today at the House of European Football, has delivered a blockbuster…
Give Us Respect – Mourinho explodes after Benfica shock Real Madrid
Former Chelsea and Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, has hit back at his critics after Benfica’s impressive 4–2 victory over…
Benfica set to unveil Mourinho as new manager
Candidate Joao Noronha Lopes, the favorite to win, has been linked with interest in Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim.
Chelsea crush Benfica in extra-time thriller to storm into Club World Cup Quarter-finals
Chelsea capitalized on their numerical advantage in the 108th minute when Christopher Nkunku pounced on a rebound, firing into the…
Barcelona crush Benfica to storm into Champions League quarter-finals
Raphinha stole the show with a stunning brace, while teenage sensation Lamine Yamal dazzled with a breathtaking goal to sink…
10-Man Barcelona stun Benfica with gritty Champions League win in Portugal
The decisive moment came in the 61st minute when Raphinha capitalised on a loose ball just outside the box and…
Super Falcons’ Ucheibe celebrates Portuguese League title success
Benfica are looking to win a treble this season, with the Portuguese League and Taca da Liga titles already in…
Barcelona sit bottom of Group E after Benfica humiliation
Barcelona began to have a taste of the dreadful night on the 3rd minute when Darwin Nunez put Benfica ahead.
Luis Filipe Vieira Benfica president resigns
The long-serving president of Portuguese giants Benfica, Luis Filipe Vieira, has resigned after being detained over allegations of tax fraud
Arsenal sign Nuno Tavares from Benfica
Arsenal have completed their first signing for the coming season, bringing Nuno Tavares from Benfica.
PAOK send Benfica out of UEFA Champions League qualifying
(Reuters/NAN) Former European Cup winners Benfica crashed out of the 2020/2021 UEFA Champions League third qualifying round on Tuesday after…
Benfica to battle PAOK in UEFA Champions League qualifiers
Former European champions Benfica were handed a tough match away to Greek side PAOK in the draw on Monday for…
Own goal, penalty give United 2-0 victory over Benfica
Manchester United are on the verge of reaching the Champions League knockout stages for the first time in four years…
United edge past Benfica
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said "being good defensively is not a crime" as his side edged past Benfica in…
United agree £31m deal for Benfica defender
Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Sweden defender Victor Lindelof from Benfica for £31m (35m euros).
Bayern Munich sign Dortmund’s Hummels and Benfica’s Renato Sanches
German champions Bayern Munich have signed Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels and Benfica midfielder Renato Sanches from the start of…
Vidal strikes as Bayern see off Benfica
Bayern Munich secured a fifth consecutive Champions League semi-final appearance by battling past Benfica. The Portuguese side, trailing 1-0 from…
Taarabt leaves QPR for Benfica
LONDON (Reuters) – Morocco’s controversial midfielder Adel Taarabt has joined Benfica on a five-year deal after his Queen’s Park Rangers…
Sanogo scores four times as Arsenal thrash Benfica
French striker Yaya Sanogo scored four times as Arsenal crushed Portuguese champions Benfica 5-1 at the Emirates Cup friendly tournament…
French club appoints woman coach
French second division club Clermont on Wednesday appointed Portuguese Helena Costa as coach, becoming one of the highest-level teams in…
Benfica, Sevilla into Europa League final
Benfica and Sevilla reached the Europa League final Thursday, further cementing an Iberian grip on the sport on the continent.…
Lima strike gives Benfica edge over Juve
Brazilian striker Lima struck a wonder goal with six minutes remaining as Benfica edged Juventus 2-1 in the first leg…
Benfica win 33rd league title
LISBON(AFP) – Portugal’s most decorated club Benfica added further silverware to their overladen trophy cabinet on Sunday in the shape…