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Benfica 4-0 Atlético Madrid: A Night of Glory in European Football

2Oct

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Benfica 4-0 Atlético Madrid: A Night of Glory in European Football

By Score More Sports Staff In a match that will be etched in the history books, Benfica delivered one of their finest European performances, defeating Atlético Madrid 4-0 in front of a euphoric crowd at Estádio da Luz. Over 62,000 fans were treated to a dazzling display of football, reminiscent of the club's golden era in European competition. The Champions League clash was expected to be a tightly contested affair, given Atlético's reputation for defensive solidity and tactical discipline under Diego Simeone. However, Benfica turned the game into a masterclass, overwhelming the Spanish side with wave after wave of attacking football. By the end, Atlético were left shell-shocked, seemingly relieved that the damage wasn’t even greater. From the opening whistle, it was clear that Be...

Benfica Thrashes Gil Vicente 5-1 and Secures Provisional 2nd Place in Liga Portugal

28Sep

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Benfica Thrashes Gil Vicente 5-1 and Secures Provisional 2nd Place in Liga Portugal

By Score More Staff Benfica delivered a dominant performance at the Estádio da Luz on Saturday night, defeating Gil Vicente 5-1. Despite an early scare with the visitors scoring first, the Eagles responded emphatically to climb to second place in the Liga Portugal standings. The match began with a surprise as Gil Vicente’s Félix Correia opened the scoring just eight minutes in, briefly silencing the home crowd. However, Benfica quickly recovered. Captain Nicolás Otamendi leveled the game in the 17th minute, and Kerem Akturkoglu completed the turnaround with a goal in the 25th minute. Benfica maintained control throughout the second half and added to their tally as the game progressed. Zeki Amdouni made it 3-1 in the 78th minute, and Florentino Luís further extended the lead with a goal ...

Benfica beat Santa Clara, 4-1 as Kokçu and Akturkoglu Shine in Lage’s Return

14Sep

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Portuguese Liga Betclic, Sport Lisboa Benfica

Benfica beat Santa Clara, 4-1 as Kokçu and Akturkoglu Shine in Lage’s Return

By Score More Staff In his return to Benfica, manager Bruno Lage oversaw an emphatic 4-1 victory, with key contributions from Turkish midfielder Orkun Kokçu and Argentine winger Kerem Akturkoglu, whose dynamic partnership in midfield played a crucial role in both defensive stability and offensive breakthroughs. The match, however, began disastrously for Benfica, as veteran center-back Nicolás Otamendi made a critical error just 21 seconds into the game. He was misjudging a long ball meant for Vinicius, Otamendi’s failed clearance allowed the Brazilian forward to go one-on-one with goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin. Vinicius calmly finished, putting the visiting team 1-0 up and leaving the Benfica captain on the ground, watching helplessly as his mistake unfolded. Despite this early setback, La...

Moreirense Holds Benfica to a 1-1 Draw, Marcos Leonardo’s Penalty Secures a Point

30Aug

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Sport Lisboa Benfica, Portuguese Liga Betclic

Moreirense Holds Benfica to a 1-1 Draw, Marcos Leonardo’s Penalty Secures a Point

By Score More In a match where Benfica hoped to continue their winning momentum, they were held to a 1-1 draw by Moreirense at Moreira de Cónegos. The Eagles struggled to find their rhythm, with Marcos Leonardo salvaging a point for the visitors from the penalty spot after an own goal involving António Silva gave the hosts the lead. Before the match, Benfica fans saw this fixture as an opportunity for their team to solidify their recent improvement, buoyed by two consecutive victories. However, the problems for Roger Schmidt's side extend far beyond morale, with their lackluster performance highlighting deeper issues in their gameplay. Benfica's lack of cohesive play was evident, with the team struggling to create meaningful associations on the pitch. Despite showing some early energy i...

Benfica Secures 3-0 Victory Over Casa Pia, But Performance Leaves Questions

17Aug

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Benfica Secures 3-0 Victory Over Casa Pia, But Performance Leaves Questions

By Score More Schmidt's Substitutions Salvage an Otherwise Uneven Night at Estádio da Luz The 3-0 scoreline might suggest a comfortable night for Benfica, but the reality was far more complex. For much of their Liga 2024/25 home opener against Casa Pia, Roger Schmidt's team struggled to find the authority, security, and reliability that the result implies. Coming off a disappointing performance in Famalicão, Schmidt made just one change to the starting lineup, swapping António Silva for Morato. The decision to stick with the same core group of players, despite last week's setback, suggested that the German coach believed that the Famalicão match was just a blip. Early in the match, Benfica showed some promise. Prestianni was lively, and the team displayed more aggression without the ba...

Eusébio Cup: Benfica vs Feyenoord The Eagles Take Flight (5-0)

28Jul

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Sport Lisboa Benfica, Portugal

Eusébio Cup: Benfica vs Feyenoord The Eagles Take Flight (5-0)

By Score More Benfica delivered a breathtaking performance at the Eusébio Cup, with a first-half display that left fans exhilarated. The team blitzed Feyenoord with four goals in just twenty minutes, showcasing a vibrant and intense style of play. The stadium, awash in Benfica's red, was electric with excitement. It's been a long time since Benfica’s "eagle" soared so high. Now, with Ángel Di María poised to return, the big question is whether the team can maintain this impressive rhythm and intensity. A First Half to Remember Benfica’s start was nothing short of sensational. Their aggressive, fluid attacking football dismantled Feyenoord with surprising ease. This transformation raises a natural question: What has caused such a dramatic shift from last season’s Benfica, which ofte...

Benfica Draws 1-1 with Brentford in Pre-Season Friendly

25Jul

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Benfica Draws 1-1 with Brentford in Pre-Season Friendly

By Score More LISBON, July 25, 2024 - Benfica played to a 1-1 draw with Brentford in a pre-season friendly at Estádio da Luz on Thursday. While the result was a draw, the performance from the home side showed promising signs for the season ahead. Benfica began the match in their characteristic 4-2-3-1 formation, with Marcos Leonardo playing behind striker Pavlidis. True to Roger Schmidt's philosophy, the team demonstrated high intensity, relentless pressing, and a strong commitment to quickly regain possession. Leandro Barreiro and Florentino anchored the midfield, ensuring balance and defensive solidity, while Neres, Pavlidis, and Marcos Leonardo spearheaded the pressing efforts upfront. Despite the positive start, Benfica suffered an early setback due to a significant error by M...

Benfica Defeats FC Porto and Levels National Roller Hockey Championship Final

19Jun

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Benfica Defeats FC Porto and Levels National Roller Hockey Championship Final

By Score More Benfica, the defending champions, equalized the play-off final series of the national roller hockey championship today by defeating FC Porto 5-2 at home in the second encounter. Following their 5-3 defeat in Porto, which included extra time, Carlos Nicolía was instrumental with goals in the 10th, 16th, and 33rd minutes, the latter two from penalty shots. Gonçalo Pinto added another goal in the 40th minute, and Zé Miranda sealed the victory with a goal in the 44th minute for the 'reds'. Carlo Di Benedetto scored early for FC Porto in the 4th minute, and Telmo Pinto added another goal in the 38th minute. The final match, featuring two teams vying for their 25th national title, continues on Sunday at 15:00 at the Dragão Arena, the venue for the decisive third game. The series...

Benfica Stuns Sporting with Last-Minute Comeback in Thrilling 2-1 Derby Victory

12Nov

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Benfica Stuns Sporting with Last-Minute Comeback in Thrilling 2-1 Derby Victory

Benfica defeated Sporting 2-1, scoring two goals in stoppage time, in the 11th round of the I Liga football. With this victory, the Reds equalize with the Lions at the top of the standings. The game started with a slight advantage for Benfica, and Rafa, twice, came close to opening the scoring. In the 9th minute, in the heart of the Sporting area, the red forward shot, but the ball went just past the left post of Adán's goal. In the 12th minute, again Rafa with an excellent arched shot hit the crossbar of Sporting's goal with a bang. João Mário came close to scoring in the 24th minute. The chip went slightly wide of Adán's goal. Sporting only responded close to half an hour into the game. Following a corner kicked by Pote, Diomande headed the ball into the heart of the area, and Trub...

Champions League: Inter Milan 1 – 0 Benfica

3Oct

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Champions League

Champions League: Inter Milan 1 – 0 Benfica

By Score More In a crucial Champions League clash at the Meazza, Inter got their campaign back on track with a resounding 1-0 victory over Benfica, thanks to a second-half strike by Thuram, set up brilliantly by Dumfries. The match, which began as a relatively balanced affair, saw Inter emerge as the dominant force after the halftime break. Inter's manager, Inzaghi, stuck with a familiar starting lineup, with Pavard, Acerbi, and Bastoni forming the defensive trio, and a midfield featuring the formidable trio of Barella, Calhanoglu, and Mkhitaryan. The wingbacks and strikers were the usual suspects. On the opposing side, Schmidt opted for a more attack-minded approach, with Neres leading the line and Di Maria and Silva providing width from the wings. Interestingly, former Inter player Jo...