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Jesus Rues Narrow Defeat

Jesus Rues Narrow Defeat

Jorge Jesus believes Benfica did enough to earn a point and was disappointed to lose 2-1 away to Spartak Moscow on Tuesday. 24 Oct 2012
Barca Juggernaut Rolls On

Barca Juggernaut Rolls On

Alexis Sanchez and Cesc Fabregas were on target as Barcelona strolled to a 2-0 Champions League victory over Benfica in Lisbon. 3 Oct 2012
Vilanova Demands Tougher Barca

Vilanova Demands Tougher Barca

Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova said his side must fight harder to secure wins, as they tackle Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday. 2 Oct 2012
Jesus Insists Barcelona Are Beatable

Jesus Insists Barcelona Are Beatable

Benfica head coach Jorge Jesus claims his side do not fear Barcelona and cannot wait to play them in the UEFA Champions League. 2 Oct 2012
City Swoop For Benfica's Garcia

City Swoop For Benfica's Garcia

Manchester City have signed midfielder Javi Garcia from Benfica and Fiorentina defender Matija Nastasic on a busy transfer deadline day. 1 Sep 2012
Mourinho Plays Down Benfica Defeat

Mourinho Plays Down Benfica Defeat

REAL Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has played down the importance of his side's 5-2 defeat to Benfica in the Eusebio Cup on Friday. 28 Jul 2012
Di Matteo Cautious Despite Chelsea Lead

Di Matteo Cautious Despite Chelsea Lead

Chelsea interim boss Roberto Di Matteo insists his side have a lot of work to do if they are to reach the Champions League semi-finals. 4 Apr 2012
Di Matteo: 'We Never Looked In Any Danger'

Di Matteo: 'We Never Looked In Any Danger'

Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo was thrilled with his team's 1-0 win over Benfica on Tuesday to take control of their Champions League tie. 28 Mar 2012
Benfica Unhappy Over Drogba Slight

Benfica Unhappy Over Drogba Slight

Benfica boss Jorge Jesus tonight told Didier Drogba his side would react to a perceived slight from the striker by beating Chelsea in tomorrow's Champions League clash in Lisbon. 27 Mar 2012
No Divided Loyalties for Luiz

No Divided Loyalties for Luiz

David Luiz tonight vowed "to fight almost to the death" to help Chelsea beat former club Benfica in the Champions League quarter-finals. 27 Mar 2012
Benfica Turn It Around To Progress

Benfica Turn It Around To Progress

Benfica progressed to the last eight of the Champions League 4-3 on aggregate, thanks to a 2-0 win over Zenit St Petersburg on Tuesday. 7 Mar 2012
Zenit Thrill Past Benfica

Zenit Thrill Past Benfica

Zenit St Petersburg ran out 3-2 winners over Benfica in a thrilling Champions League round-of-16 first-leg clash at the Petrovsky Stadium. 16 Feb 2012
Portugal legend Eusebio in hospital

Portugal legend Eusebio in hospital

Portugal legend and former Benfica star Eusebio has been taken to hospital in Lisbon with bronchial pneumonia. 23 Dec 2011
Ferguson Content Despite Draw

Ferguson Content Despite Draw

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was upbeat in his assessment of his team's performance against Benfica despite seeing them held to a 2-2 draw in today's Champions League Group C clash at Old Trafford. 23 Nov 2011
Jesus Not Convinced By Premier League

Jesus Not Convinced By Premier League

Benfica coach Jorge Jesus has rejected the theory of the Premier League being the self-styled "best league in the world". 22 Nov 2011
Chipperfield Provides Vital UCL Assist

Chipperfield Provides Vital UCL Assist

EX-SOCCEROO Scott Chipperfield provided the assist for FC Basel's goal as they claimed a 1-1 draw at Benfica to keep their hopes of progressing to the Uefa Champions League last 16 alive. 3 Nov 2011