Benfica fielded several high calibre players as they thrashed Ponte de Frielas.
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Benfica fielded several high calibre players as they thrashed Ponte de Frielas.
8 games, 6 goals, 3 assists, 2 international appearances - and it's still only September.
Both Benfica and Porto have found out their Champions League opponents, and will generally be pleased with how the draw panned out.
Benfica, after thumping Greek outfit PAOK 4-1 in the second leg of the playoff tie, cruised into their ninth consecutive Champions League group stage.
Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester City, PSG - The competition in the Champions League is, as always, incredibly fierce. But what is the best - and worst - case scenario for our Portuguese representatives?
Did you know Benfica have only won one of their last nine Champions League matches? And PAOK have a simply outrageous home record? Ahead of Benfica's crucial clash with PAOK in the Champions League play-off this Thursday, we look at why history may still be on Benfica's side, PAOK's unusual Champions League history & other facts and stats:
Late goals, an impressive comeback, and VAR controversy - it was a busy day in the Primeira Liga.
Benfica’s 1-1 draw against PAOK at home in the first leg of the Champions League play-off means that they go into the reverse fixture knowing they must score, or face elimination.
Benfica overcame Fenerbahce thanks to their 1-0 victory in the first leg, and now know who they will face in the play-off round.
Jonas will remain at Benfica for the upcoming season despite high-profile reports that he was on his way to Saudi Arabia.