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  Vinicius Jr endured 20 racism allegations in eight years, but UEFA yet to give him justice

  Cricket | February 19, 2026 10:46 IST

  Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr faced alleged racist abuse during their Champions League play-off at Benfica, marking the 20th such incident in eight years. Kylian Mbappe backed him, while Jose Mourinho controversially blamed the winger and denied club racism.

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  UCL Draw: Real Madrid fix another date with Benfica, PSG to play Monaco in Champions League knockout

  Football | January 30, 2026 18:06 IST

  The Champions League playoff draw has been confirmed, sending major clubs into February battles for round-of-16 places. Real Madrid, PSG, Newcastle United and Inter Milan must survive the qualifying round, with Newcastle facing Qarabag and Mourinho’s Benfica drawn against Madrid.

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  Real Madrid vs Benfica: Where to watch UEFA Champions League clash on TV and stream online in India?

  Football | January 28, 2026 23:20 IST

  Benfica host Real Madrid in a decisive Champions League clash, with the Portuguese side needing a win to keep qualification hopes alive. Madrid, on the other hand, aim to secure a top-eight finish and direct entry into the knockout stage amid strong recent form.

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  'Coaching Benfica is returning to my level' - Mourinho delivers fiery speech

  Football | September 19, 2025 20:38 IST

  Jose Mourinho criticised Fenerbahce after his recent sacking, calling the move a mistake. He praised Benfica’s squad and said coaching them matches his level, marking a fresh start after a turbulent spell in Turkey.

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  UEFA Champions League 2021-22: Benfica battle to 2-2 draw vs Ajax as Haller scores for both sides

  Football | February 24, 2022 14:25 IST

  Sebastian Haller scored for both teams Wednesday as Benfica came from behind twice to hold Ajax to a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 clash on Wednesday.

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  Champions League: Barcelona lose again, beaten 3-0 by Benfica

  Football | September 30, 2021 11:54 IST

  The Catalan club followed its 3-0 opening loss against Bayern Munich with another 3-0 defeat at Benfica on Wednesday. 

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  Benfica president placed under house arrest for suspected tax fraud

  Football | July 11, 2021 16:41 IST

  Vieira and three other men are being investigated as part of “Operation Red Card" for possible fraud, money laundering and tax fraud.

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  Benfica team bus targeted by stone-pelters, two players hospitalized

  Football | June 05, 2020 12:39 IST

  Julian Weigl and Andrija Zivkovic were hospitalized after the Benfica team bus was targeted by stone-pelters following the side's goalless draw to Tondela.

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  Leipzig advance after late Champions League comeback to draw with Benfica

  Football | November 28, 2019 8:36 IST

  Two late goals from the Sweden winger salvaged a 2-2 draw with Benfica on Wednesday and secured a spot for Leipzig in the knockout stages of the Champions League for the first time.

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  Europa League: Arsenal beat Napoli 2-0 at Emirates, Chelsea edge past Slavia Prague 1-0

  Football | April 12, 2019 11:03 IST

  In other Europa League games, Benfica beat Eintracht Frankfurt 4-2 after Joao Felix's hat trick while Valencia secured a 3-1 away win at Villarreal.

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  Champions League: Manchester United beat Benfica after young goalkeeper's mistake

  Football | October 19, 2017 9:06 IST

  Young Belgian goalkeeper misjudged Rashford's shot and couldn't stop his momentum after stepping back toward the goal to make the catch.

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  Jesus fails to lift the Benfica curse again

  Football | May 15, 2014 8:21 IST

  Turin, Italy: Sports fans are by nature a superstitious lot and are no strangers to their clubs being "cursed."   It took the Boston Red Sox 86 years to break the Curse of the Bambino, while

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  Sevilla beats Benfica in Europa Lge on penalties

  Football | May 15, 2014 8:14 IST

  Turin, Italy: Penalty specialists Sevilla beat Benfica 4-2 in a shootout to win the Europa League after a 0-0 draw in the final on Wednesday, claiming another international title for Spanish football.   Sevilla goalkeeper Beto

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  Europa League: 10-man Benfica returns to final

  Football | May 02, 2014 13:26 IST

  TURIN, Italy :  Ten-man Benfica returned to the Europa League final following a 0-0 draw at tournament-favourite Juventus on Thursday, advancing on 2-1 aggregate.   Juventus created numerous chances but either couldn't find the target or

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  Europa League:Benfica beats Juventus 2-1 in semi-final

  Football | April 25, 2014 7:00 IST

  LISBON, Portugal :  Substitute Lima scored six minutes from the end to give Benfica a 2-1 win over Juventus in the Europa League first-leg semifinals on Thursday.   Benfica will take a slender advantage over the

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  Juventus, Basel, Porto, Benfica eye Europa semis

  Football | April 09, 2014 11:37 IST

  Madrid: The Iberian peninsula's grip on the Europa League will loosen if Juventus and Basel can make good on first-leg victories and reach the semifinals of Europe's second-tier tournament.   Juventus' 1-0 first-leg win at Lyon

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  Benfica, Valencia big winners in Europa League

  Football | March 14, 2014 12:33 IST

  Benfica, Valencia big winners in Europa LeagueAP Benfica and Valencia secured convincing away wins to make a giant step toward the Europa League quarterfinals on Thursday while Real Betis beat Sevilla 2-0 in a fierce

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  Benfica pay rich tribute to Eusebio with 2-0 win over Porto

  Football | January 13, 2014 14:41 IST

  Lisbon: Benfica paid rich tribute to their legend Eusebio, who passed away Jan 5, with a fine 2-0 win over Porto at Luz stadium to get back to the top spot in the Portuguese football

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  Champions League: Ivanovic header gives Chelsea 2-1 win over Benfica

  Football | May 16, 2013 11:09 IST

  Amsterdam, May 16: Branislav Ivanovic watched from the stands as Chelsea won its first Champions League last season. He eased the pain of missing that match while suspended by scoring an injury time winner Wednesday

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  Benfica takes sole lead in Portugal with win

  Football | March 04, 2013 13:09 IST

  Lisbon (Portugal), Mar 4: Benfica took the sole lead of the Portuguese league from FC Porto on Sunday with a 1-0 victory at Beira Mar thanks to Oscar Cardozo's first-half goal.Benfica remains unbeaten after 21