Benfica returned home from the Ukrainian cold with a win and a birth in the next round of the UEFA Cup.  The win was the only result that would have helped Benfica in any way, and the players came through.
After a convincing loss to Porto only  a few days ago, Benfica showed some personality and […]

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 […]

This post covering the Celtic - Benfica Champions League game is somewhat late in coming.  Granted I have been very busy, but mostly I am disappointed. The odds of Benfica continuing in Champions League play are very slim. Benfica would need to win the next two games and expect that the scores from […]

Its was just one of those games Wednesday against Celtic.  Benfica was the better team from start to finish, and the only thing late in coming was the goal.  After a couple of great saves by Celtic goalie Artur Boruc, and after having sent the ball against the posts for two times, Benfica got its […]