Benfica Features

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Brewin: Rafa finally calls the tune

John Brewin, Amsterdam ArenA | May, 15 2013

John Brewin examines Chelsea's Europa League triumph, after Rafa Benitez's men defeated Benfica in a tense final.

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Brassell: Gambler Pereira hits the jackpot

Andy Brassell | May, 12 2013

Porto manager Vitor Pereira made a brave gamble against Benfica and it could hand his side the title, Andy Brassell writes.

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Heneage: Valiant Newcastle bow out with grace

Kristan Heneage, St James' Park | April, 12 2013

Kristan Heneage watched on as Newcastle's Europa League exit was celebrated rather than criticised.

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Europa League jaunt suits Taylor

Miguel Delaney | April, 10 2013

Miguel Delaney finds Steven Taylor in confident mood ahead of Newcastle's Europa League showdown with Benfica.

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Brassell: Classico yields more questions than answers

Andy Brassell | January, 15 2013

Andy Brassell on the Classico between Porto and Benfica that gave the Portuguese Liga a much-needed boost.

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Champions League 2012-13, Group G

Kevin Palmer | September, 16 2012

Kevin Palmer gives the lowdown on every team in the Champions League group stage.

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Shaky start for Portugal's big guns

Andy Brassell | August, 21 2012

It was a shaky start for Portugal's big guns on the opening Liga weekend, writes Andy Brassell.

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Rewind to 1962: Eagles fly to London

Jon Carter | April, 5 2012

Jon Carter rewinds to 1962 when Benfica travelled to face English opposition in the European Cup for the first time.

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Nervous Chelsea edge through

Kevin Palmer, Stamford Bridge | April, 4 2012

Kevin Palmer doubts Roberto di Matteo will land the Chelsea job despite the win over Benfica.

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