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Report: SL Benfica 2 - 0 Sporting CP - 20 April 2013 |
A collective wonder goal in the second-half, which was finished by Lima, seals a 2-0 victory for Benfica over rivals Sporting Lisbon.
Statistics
| Possession | Shots (on target) | Corners | Offsides | Fouls | Yellows (reds) |
| 48% | 52% | 12(4) | 10(5) | 10 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 1(0) | 2(0) |
Date: Sunday 21st April 2013, 20:15 BST PT/UK (21:15 CET)
Venue: Estádio da Luz, Lisboa
Competition: Liga Zon Sagres - Jornada 26
Referee: João Capela (A.F. Lisboa)
Assistant Referees: Ricardo Santos, Tiago Rocha
Fourth Referee: André Gralha
Attendance: 62,553
Weather: -
TV: Sport TV 1
BENFICA - Artur; Melgarejo, Luisão (c) (Jardel 91'), Garay and Maxi Pereira; Matic, Enzo Pérez, Salvio and Nico Gaitán (André Gomes 79'); Cardozo (Ola John 68') and Lima
Subs: Paulo Lopes, Jardel, André Gomes, André Almeida, Pablo Aimar, Ola John and Rodrigo
Coach: Jorge Jesus
SPORTING - Rui Patrício; Joãozinho, Miguel Lopes (Boulahrouz 73'), Marcos Rojo, Ilori, Eric Dier (Schaars 64'), Diego Capel (Valentin (64'), Rinaudo, A. Martins, Bruma and Wolfswinkel
Subs: Marcelo, Boulahrouz, Schaars, Labyad, Adrien, Valentin and Carrillo
Coach: Jesualdo Ferreira
Disciplinary action: Yellow card to Luisão (65'), Valentin (83') and Rinaudo (88')
Highlights: Match highlights here
Photos: High quality images here
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Report: SL Benfica 1 - 1 P. Ferreira (3:1 agg) - 15 April 2013 |
| Portuguese Cup Semi-Final 2nd Leg - Estádio da Luz | Kick-off 20:00 BST | ||
SL BENFICA | P. FERREIRA | |
 | 1 - 1 |  |
| 3-1 agg. | ||
| 53' Cardozo | 79' Cícero | |
Benfica booked their place in the Portuguese Cup final against Vitória de Guimarães with a 3-1 aggregate win over this season's surprise team Paços de Ferreira.
Planet Benfica's Key Players: Matic and Salvio
Date: Monday 15th April 2013, 20:00 BST PT/UK (21:00 CET)
Venue: Estádio da Luz, Lisboa
Competition: Taça de Portugal, Semi-Final 2nd Leg
Referee: Bruno Esteves (A.F. Setúbal)
Assistant Referees: Rui Miguel Teixeira and Mário Jorge Dionísio
Fourth Referee: Hélder Malheiro
Attendance: 17,118
Weather: Partly Cloudy 18°C - Humidity: 59% Wind: 12mp/h @ 19:15 BST
TV: Sport TV
BENFICA - Artur, Maxi Pereira, Luisão (c), Garay and Melgarejo; Matic, Enzo, Gaitán and Salvio; Rodrigo (Lima 63') and Cardozo (Pablo Aimar 87')
Subs: Paulo Lopes, André Almeida, Jardel, Pablo Aimar, Ola John, Lima and Kardec
Coach: Jorge Jesus
P. FERREIRA - Cássio; Tony, Tiago Valente, Ricardo and Diogo Figueiras; André Leão, Luiz Carlos, Josué, Manuel José (c) (Caetano 61') and Paolo Hurtado; Jaime Poulson (Cícero 69')
Subs: António Filipe, Luís Sousa, Cohene, Caetano, Filipe Anunciação, Cícero and Irobiso
Coach: Paulo Fonseca
Disciplinary action: Yellow card to Luisão (61') and Tiago Valente (66')
Highlights: Match highlights here
Photos: High quality images here
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Report: Newcastle United 1 - 1 SL Benfica - 10 April 2013 |
| Europa League Quarter-Final 2nd Leg, St. James' Park, Newcastle | Kick-off 20:05 BST | ||
SL BENFICA | NEWCASTLE UNITED | |
| 1 - 1 |  |
| 71' Cissé | 90'+2 Salvio | |
Salvio scores a last minute goal to earn Benfica a draw in Newcastle and book a semi-final place in the Europa League.
Statistics
| Possession | Shots (on target) | Corners | Offsides | Fouls | Yellows (reds) |
| -% | -% | 10(5) | 12(5) | 4 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 10 | 4(0) | 3(0) |
Planet Benfica's Key Players: Salvio
Date: Thursday 11th April 2013, 20:05 BST PT/UK (21:05 CET)
Venue: St. James' Park, Newcastle
Competition: Europa League, Quarter Final, 2nd Leg
Referee: Ivan Bebek (CRO)
Assistant Referees: Tomislav Petrovic (CRO), Miro Grgic (CRO)
Additional Referees: Domagoj Vuckov (CRO), Goran Gabrilo (CRO)
Fourth Referee: Dalibor Conjar (CRO)
Attendance: 52,157
Weather: Cloudy/Rain 5°C - Humidity: 83% Wind: 9mp/h @ 19:00 BST
TV: Canal SIC (POR)
NEWCASTLE - Krul, Simpson, Williamson, Anita (Ben Arfa 63'), Yanga-Mbiwa, Haïdara (Marveux 67'), Cabaye (c), Sissoko, Gutiérrez, Bigirimana (Ameobi 46'), Cissé
Subs: Elliot, Perch, Ben Arfa, Gosling, Marveaux, Ameobi, Campbell
Coach: Alan Pardew
BENFICA - Artur; Melgarejo; Luisão (c), Garay and André Almeida; Matic, Enzo Pérez, Gaitán, Ola John (Rodrigo 76') and Salvio (Jardel 90'+3); Lima (Cardozo 72')
Subs: Paulo Lopes, Jardel, Maxi Pereira, André Gomes, Pablo Aimar, Cardozo and Rodrigo
Coach: Jorge Jesus
Disciplinary action: Yellow card to Artur (31'), Enzo Pérez (31'), André Almeida (49'), Cissé (67'), Cabaye (70'), Yanga-Mbiwa (81') and Williamson (83')
Highlights: Match highlights here
Photos: High quality images here
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Newcastle United x SL Benfica Squad List - 10 April 2013 |
Jorge Jesus took 21 players to Newcastle this morning for tomorrow's Europa League second-leg encounter.
Paraguayan left-back Melgarejo returns after being left out in the weekend game against Olhanense as Jorge Jesus has every player available to him.
The team completed pitch adaptation training in St. James' Park this evening.
Benfica face Newcastle at 20:05 BST on Thursday.
The 21 players called up are:
Goalkeepers: Artur, Paulo Lopes and Bruno Varela
Defenders: Jardel, Maxi Pereira, Luisão, Garay, Melgarejo, André Almeida and Roderick
Midfielders: Matic, Enzo Perez, Salvio, Ola John, Gaitán, Pablo Aimar, Urreta and André Gomes
Forwards: Rodrigo, Lima and Cardozo
Paraguayan left-back Melgarejo returns after being left out in the weekend game against Olhanense as Jorge Jesus has every player available to him.
The team completed pitch adaptation training in St. James' Park this evening.
Benfica face Newcastle at 20:05 BST on Thursday.
The 21 players called up are:
Goalkeepers: Artur, Paulo Lopes and Bruno Varela
Defenders: Jardel, Maxi Pereira, Luisão, Garay, Melgarejo, André Almeida and Roderick
Midfielders: Matic, Enzo Perez, Salvio, Ola John, Gaitán, Pablo Aimar, Urreta and André Gomes
Forwards: Rodrigo, Lima and Cardozo
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Report: SC Olhanense 0 - 2 SL Benfica - 07 April 2013 |
| Liga Zon Sagres - Matchday 25 | Kick-off 20:15 BST | ||
SC OLHANENSE | SL BENFICA | |
 | 0 - 2 | |
| 52' Salvio | ||
| 64' Matic | ||
Salvio and Matic grab important second-half goals to keep Benfica on the ascend.
Statistics
| Possession | Shots (on target) | Corners | Offsides | Fouls | Yellows (reds) |
| 38% | 62% | 3(1) | 14(7) | 0 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 1(0) | 0(0) |
Planet Benfica's Key Players: Various
Date: Sunday 7th April 2013, 20:15 BST PT/UK (21:15 CET)
Venue: Estádio José Arcnajo, Olhão
Competition: Liga Zon Sagres - Jornada 25
Referee: Hugo Miguel (A.F. Lisboa)
Assistant Referees: Pedro Garcia, Hernâni Fernandes
Fourth Referee: José Quitério Almeida
Attendance: 5,650 (100%)
Weather: Clear 15°C - Humidity: 67% Wind: SE 9mp/h @ 19:00 BST
TV: Sport TV 1
OLHANENSE - Bracali, Vasco Fernandes, Nuno Reis, André Micael and Babanco (David Silva 54'); Rui Duarte (c), Fernando Alexandre, Jander, Tiago Terroso (Leandro 54'), Targino (Djaniny 75') and Lucas
Subs: Bruno Veríssimo, Djalmir, Ivanildo, Evandro Brandão, Djaniny and David Silva
Coach: Manuel Cajuda
BENFICA - Artur; André Almeida, Luisão (c), Garay and Maxi Pereira; Matic, Enzo Pérez, Salvio and Nico Gaitán (Pablo Aimar 84'); Rodrigo (Ola John 67') and Lima (Cardozo 78')
Subs: Paulo Lopes, Jardel, André Gomes, Pablo Aimar, Ola John, Urreta and Cardozo
Coach: Jorge Jesus
Disciplinary action: Yellow card to Vasco (31')
Highlights: Match highlights here
Photos: High quality images here
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SC Olhanense x SL Benfica Squad List - 07 April 2013 |
Jorge Jesus has taken 20 players to south of Portugal for tonight's Liga Zon Sagres encounter against Olhanense.
Doubtful trio Matic, Enzo Pérez and Salvio traveled with the team but two players will be left out of the final team selection. Manager Jorge Jesus stated in his press conference that the players would be evaluated during the morning's training session.
Benfica play Olhanense in Olhão at 20:15 BST.
The 20 players called up are:
Goalkeepers: Artur and Paulo Lopes
Defenders: Maxi Pereira, André Almeida, Garay, Jardel, Luisão, Roderick and Luisinho
Midfielders: Matic, Enzo Perez, André Gomes, Aimar, Ola John, Urreta, Gaitán and Salvio
Forwards: Rodrigo, Lima and Cardozo
Doubtful trio Matic, Enzo Pérez and Salvio traveled with the team but two players will be left out of the final team selection. Manager Jorge Jesus stated in his press conference that the players would be evaluated during the morning's training session.
Benfica play Olhanense in Olhão at 20:15 BST.
The 20 players called up are:
Goalkeepers: Artur and Paulo Lopes
Defenders: Maxi Pereira, André Almeida, Garay, Jardel, Luisão, Roderick and Luisinho
Midfielders: Matic, Enzo Perez, André Gomes, Aimar, Ola John, Urreta, Gaitán and Salvio
Forwards: Rodrigo, Lima and Cardozo
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Report: SL Benfica 3 - 1 Newcastle United - 04 April 2013 |
| Europa League Quarter-Final 1st Leg, Estádio da Luz, Lisbon | Kick-off 20:05 BST | ||
SL BENFICA | NEWCASTLE UNITED | |
| 3 - 1 | |
| 24' Rodrigo | 11' Cissé | |
| 65' Lima | ||
| 71' Cardozo (pen.) | ||
Date: Thursday 4th April 2013, 20:05 BST PT/UK (21:05 CET)
Venue: Estádio da Luz, Lisboa
Competition: Europa League, Quarter Final, 1st Leg
Referee: Antony Gautier (FRA)
Assistant Referees: Cyril Gringore (FRA), Fredji Harchay (FRA)
Additional Referees: Laurent Duhamel (FRA), Ruddy Buquet (FRA)
Fourth Referee: Guillaume Debart (FRA)
Attendance: 44,133
Weather: Cloudy/Rain 13°C - Humidity: 94% Wind: 9mp/h @ 19:15 BST
TV: Canal SIC (POR)
BENFICA - Artur; André Almeida, Luisão (c), Garay and Melgarejo; Matic, André Gomes (Enzo Pérez 61'), Gaitán and Ola John; Rodrigo (Lima 61') and Cardozo (Maxi Pereira 77')
Subs: Paulo Lopes, Roderick, Maxi Pereira, Pablo Aimar, Enzo Pérez, Urreta and Lima
Coach: Jorge Jesus
NEWCASTLE - Tim Krul; Simpson, Steven Taylor, Yanga-Mbiwa and Davide Santon (Gosling 83'); James Perch (Anita 61'), Cabaye (c), Marveux (Ameobi 80'), Moussa Sissoko, Gutiérrez and Cissé
Subs: Elliot, Williamson, Anita, Gosling, Obertan, S. Ameobi and Campbell
Coach: Alan Pardew
Disciplinary action: Yellow card to Perch (19'), Rodrigo (28'), Enzo Pérez (72') and Ameobi (86')
Highlights: Match highlights here
Photos: High quality images here
Comments: 0
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SL Benfica x Newcastle United Squad List - 03 April 2013 |
Jorge Jesus has selected 18 players for tomorrow's Europa League Quarter-Final first leg encounter against English side Newcastle United.
Argentine winger Salvio has been ruled out despite taking part in this morning's training session after suffering a knock in the weekend Liga game against Rio Ave. Carlos Martins and Jardel have also been left out.
In replacement, Roderick Miranda, Urreta and André Gomes have made the list.
Benfica are hosts to Newcastle United FC this Thursday at 20:05 BST in Estádio da Luz.
The 18 players called up are:
Goalkeepers: Artur and Paulo Lopes
Defenders: André Almeida, Maxi Pereira, Luisão, Garay, Roderick and Melgarejo
Midfielders: Matic, Enzo Pérez, Nico Gaitán, Ola John, Urreta, Aimar and André Gomes
Forwards: Lima, Rodrigo and Cardozo
Argentine winger Salvio has been ruled out despite taking part in this morning's training session after suffering a knock in the weekend Liga game against Rio Ave. Carlos Martins and Jardel have also been left out.
In replacement, Roderick Miranda, Urreta and André Gomes have made the list.
Benfica are hosts to Newcastle United FC this Thursday at 20:05 BST in Estádio da Luz.
The 18 players called up are:
Goalkeepers: Artur and Paulo Lopes
Defenders: André Almeida, Maxi Pereira, Luisão, Garay, Roderick and Melgarejo
Midfielders: Matic, Enzo Pérez, Nico Gaitán, Ola John, Urreta, Aimar and André Gomes
Forwards: Lima, Rodrigo and Cardozo
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Report: SL Benfica 6 - 1 Rio Ave FC - 30 March 2013 |
| Liga Zon Sagres - Matchday 24 - Estádio da Luz | Kick-off 20:30 GMT | ||
SL BENFICA | RIO AVE FC | |
| 6 - 1 |  |
| 10' Melgarejo | 50' Hassan | |
| 14' Matic | ||
| 41' Lima | ||
| 49' Lima | ||
| 51' Lima | ||
| 82' Enzo Pérez | ||
The Benfica juggernaut continues in a rampant 6-1 win against Rio Ave as the gap between Porto remains intact.
Statistics
| Possession | Shots (on target) | Corners | Offsides | Fouls | Yellows (reds) |
| 57% | 43% | 17(9) | 10(5) | 6 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 16 | 4(1) | 2(2) |
Planet Benfica's Key Players: Various
Date: Saturday 30th March 2013, 20:30 GMT PT/UK (21:30 CET)
Venue: Estádio da Luz, Lisboa
Competition: Liga Zon Sagres - Jornada 24
Referee: Rui Costa (A.F. Porto)
Assistant Referees: Nuno Manso, Tomás Santos
Fourth Referee: Carlos Reis
Attendance: 45,862
Weather: Cloudy 15°C - Humidity: 82% Wind: NE 14mp/h @ 19:00 GMT
TV: Sport TV 1
BENFICA - Artur; Maxi Pereira, Luisão (c), Garay, Melgarejo; Salvio (Ola John 46'), Enzo Pérez, Matic, Gaitán (Cardozo 75'); Rodrigo and Lima (Pablo Aimar 82')
Subs: Paulo Lopes, André Almeida, Jardel, Carlos Martins, Aimar, Ola John and Cardozo
Coach: Jorge Jesus
RIO AVE - Oblak; Lionn, Marcelo, Rodriguez (Diego Lopes 63'), Nivaldo (Braga 46') and Edimar; Wires and Tarantini (c); Ukra, Hassan and Bebe (André Costa 75')
Subs: Ederson, André Costa, Braga, Diego Lopes, Del Valle, Tope and Rafael
Coach: Nuno Santo
Disciplinary action: Yellow card to Wires (7'), Ukra (17'), Edimar (40'), Tarintini (43'), Gaitán (51'), Wires (59'), Rodrigo (61'), Edimar (72'), Melgarejo (76'), Matic (83') and Cardozo (87'), Melgarejo (89'). Red card to Wires (59'), Edimar (72') and Melgarejo (89')
Highlights: Match highlights here or below
Photos: High quality photos here
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SL Benfica x Rio Ave FC Squad List - 30 March 2013 |
Jorge Jesus has selected 20 players for tonight's Liga Zon Sagres Matchday 24 encounter against Rio Ave at home.
Cardozo, Maxi Pereira and Enzo Pérez remain doubtful for tonight's game. Defender and captain Luisão has recovered and should feature in the starting line-up alongside Garay or Jardel.
Benfica host Rio Ave in Estádio da Luz at 20:30 GMT.
The 20 players called up are:
Goalkeepers: Artur and Paulo Lopes
Defenders: Garay, Luisão, Jardel, André Almeida, Maxi Pereira and Melgarejo
Midfielders: Carlos Martins, Pablo Aimar, Ola John, Gaitán, Matic, Salvio, Enzo Perez, Urreta and André Gomes
Forwards: Lima, Rodrigo and Cardozo
Cardozo, Maxi Pereira and Enzo Pérez remain doubtful for tonight's game. Defender and captain Luisão has recovered and should feature in the starting line-up alongside Garay or Jardel.
Benfica host Rio Ave in Estádio da Luz at 20:30 GMT.
The 20 players called up are:
Goalkeepers: Artur and Paulo Lopes
Defenders: Garay, Luisão, Jardel, André Almeida, Maxi Pereira and Melgarejo
Midfielders: Carlos Martins, Pablo Aimar, Ola John, Gaitán, Matic, Salvio, Enzo Perez, Urreta and André Gomes
Forwards: Lima, Rodrigo and Cardozo
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