Benfica had its best game of the season on Wednesday against the all powerful AC Milan. The 1 to 1 tie however wasn´t enough to give Benfica a chance of passing into the second phase of Champions League play, and even a spot in the UEFA Cup is at risk.
Benfica started with its best […]

Benfica beat Academica on Saturday 3 to 1.  This was a very important win before Benfica hosts AC Milan for Champions League play, and then Porto the Portuguese League leader.
The game wasn´t as easy as the final score might suggest, and Academica actually scored first.  Benfica was able to tie the game early but the […]

Tomorrow (Saturday) Benfica will be playing against Academica in Coimbra.  The game is the first after a two week stoppage in Portuguese League play, and comes on the eve of the decisive AC Milan Champions League game.
Benfica will be playing in Coimbra with a different team than what we have become accustomed to over the […]

Such a huge win for Benfica last Sunday.  A 6 - 1 home win against Boavista, who just happens to be one of the hardest teams to beat at Stadium of Light.
Benfica made all their scoring chances count for this game, and even had time to miss a penalty shot (Bergessio).  Benfica played a solid […]