Benfica hold on with 10 men at PSV
Paris (AFP) – Benfica captain Nicolas Otamendi said reaching the Champions League group stage was an “objective” after the two-time winners held onto a goalless draw in Tuesday’s second-leg …
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Benfica hold on with 10 men at PSV to reach Champions League
Paris (AFP) – Two-time winners Benfica reached the Champions League group stage after holding on for a goalless draw in Tuesday’s second-leg at Eindhoven, despite playing the final hour …
Benfica edge PSV to boost Champions League hopes
Paris (AFP) – Benfica moved towards a place in the Champions League group stage by beating PSV Eindhoven 2-1 in their play-off round first leg on Wednesday, despite a …
Benfica and PSV continue Champions League qualifying slog
Paris (AFP) – As the battle to determine who controls Europe’s premier club competition continues, the battle for places in this years Champions League resumes this week as the …
Benfica to face Spartak Moscow in Champions League qualifying
Paris (AFP) – Two-time former European champions Benfica were paired with Spartak Moscow in the third qualifying round for this year’s Champions League, in the draw in Nyon, Switzerland …
Benfica sign Joao Mario from Inter as Sporting fume
Lisbon (AFP) – Joao Mario has signed a five-year contract with Benfica the Lisbon club announced on Tuesday, a day after Inter Milan terminated the Portugal midfielder’s contract. The …
ESPN Deportes to broadcast Emirates Cup
ESPN Deportes will broadcast the ninth edition of the Emirates Cup to viewers in the United States. Hosted by Arsenal, this year’s tournament will feature three of the top …
Dortmund out to add to Benfica’s Germany misery
Berlin (AFP) – Defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos says Borussia Dortmund must improve ‘300 percent’ in Wednesday’s Champions League showdown in their bid to reach the quarter-finals and add to Benfica’s …
Benfica sneak win as Aubameyang fluffs Dortmund’s lines
Lisbon (AFP) – Benfica pulled off a classic smash and grab job as they beat Borussia Dortmund 1-0 in their Champions League last 16 first leg on Tuesday. Greek …
Wounded Dortmund strive for Benfica remedy
Lisbon (AFP) – Borussia Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel hopes the return of the Champions League will provide the jolt his inconsistent side need ahead of Tuesday’s visit to Benfica …