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Benfica, Plzen & Maccabi Haifa Qualify For UCL Group Stage

Portuguese outfit Benfica have brushed aside Dynamo Kiev to qualify for the UEFA Champions League group stage along with Viktoria Plzen and Maccabi Haifa.

Benfica Claim Two-Goal Lead Against Dynamo Kiev in UCL Qualifying

Portuguese champions Benfica put one foot in the UEFA Champions League group stage on Wednesday with a 2-0 win away to Dynamo Kiev in Lodz.

18 Aug 2022

UCL Wrap: 10-man Benfica Edge PSV, Young Boys & Malmo Through

Benfica have edged PSV Eindhoven to book their spot in the UEFA Champions League group stage despite being reduced to 10 men in a 0-0 draw on Tuesday.

25 Aug 2021

UCL Wrap: Benfica Claim Early Advantage Against PSV

Benfica have taken a step towards qualifying for the UEFA Champions League after a 2-1 first leg win over PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of their playoff.

19 Aug 2021

UCL Qualifying Wrap: Benfica Win at Spartak

Benfica scored two second-half goals to claim a major advantage with a 2-0 away win over Spartak Moscow in UEFA Champions League qualifying on Wednesday.

5 Aug 2021

Michael Owen Predicts Benfica v Arsenal

Michael Owen has predicted Arsenal to lose 1-0 to Benfica in the Europa League on Thursday evening.

18 Feb 2021

Benfica Bundled Out of UCL, Dynamo & Gent Progress

Portuguese runners-up Benfica were the big casualties in UEFA Champions League qualifying on Tuesday night, beaten by Greek club PAOK.

16 Sept 2020

Galatasaray vs. Benfica: Champions League Betting Preview

Benfica won at Atletico Madrid on match day 2 in the Champions League but look skinny odds to follow up in Turkey on Wednesday and I am taking them on at the prices.The Portugu...

21 Oct 2015

Benfica vs. AZ Alkmaar: Europa League Betting Preview

Benfica will take the some stopping in the Europa League and should ease into the last four on Thursday.

9 Apr 2014

Benfica vs. Anderlecht: Champions League Betting Preview

The Champions League returns tonight and, after Bayern Munich’s brilliant success at Wembley in May, 32 clubs are once again dreaming of emulating the Bundesliga side in 2014.

17 Sept 2013

Benfica vs. Fenerbahce: Europa League Betting Preview

Benfica might rue not scoring an away goal in Turkey last week but I take them to get the better of Fenerbahce on Thursday in their Europa League semi-final.

2 May 2013

Benfica vs. Newcastle: Europa League Betting Preview

Just eight sides remain in the Europa League and it is a stellar line up at this stage of the competition.

4 Apr 2013

Bordeaux vs. Benfica: Europa League Betting Preview

The Europa League is Benfica’s level and they should have their sights set on the trophy in 2013.

11 Mar 2013

Benfica v Bordeaux Live Europa League Preview

Europe’s second their football competition the Europa League will continue with the round of 16 when Portuguese side Benfica take on French Ligue side Bordeaux.

6 Mar 2013

Bayer Leverkusen vs. Benfica: Europa League Betting Preview

The dust is still settling on some terrific midweek Champions League action but more European football to look forward to on Thursday.

14 Feb 2013

Barcelona v Benfica live Champions League 2012-13

Barcelona will be playing against Benfica on December 5, 2012.

5 Dec 2012

Celtic vs. Benfica: Champions League Betting Preview

Celtic looked overpriced for their opening Champions League fixture against Benfica when the odds were first made available after the draw and I’m still of the same opinion on the day of the game.

19 Sept 2012

Benfica vs. Zenit: Champions League Betting Preview

Benfica have lost their way dramatically since a 3-2 Champions League first-leg defeat to Zenit three weeks ago and the Russians can finish the job on Tuesday.

6 Mar 2012

Champions League 2011: Manchester United v Benfica Preview and Live

Manchester United will be back in action in the UEFA Champions League as they prepare for the challenge of Portuguese giants SL Benfica at Old Trafford on Tuesday night.

22 Nov 2011

Man Utd vs. Benfica: Champions League Betting Preview

Benfica are unbeaten in 22 matches this season but a trip to Old Trafford is just about as daunting as it gets and Manchester United are worthy of support on Tuesday at the prices.

22 Nov 2011