Benfica

Benfica

3rd in Portuguese Primeira Liga
Champions League as it happened: Chelsea roll past Barça, Leverkusen stun City Champions League as it happened: Chelsea roll past Barça, Leverkusen stun City

Relive all the action from Tuesday's UEFA Champions League matches.

Jose Mourinho gets first UCL win with Benfica in 5th try Jose Mourinho gets first UCL win with Benfica in 5th try

It took the Special One five tries to do it, but Jose Mourinho finally guided Benfica to a first Champions League win of the season on Tuesday in Amsterdam.

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Jose Mourinho fumes at Benfica players, wanted to make nine subs Jose Mourinho fumes at Benfica players, wanted to make nine subs

Jose Mourinho let rip at his Benfica players following the 2-0 victory over Atlético CP on Friday, claiming he wanted to make nine substitutions at halftime.

Norway's Schjelderup expects conviction over illegal video Norway's Schjelderup expects conviction over illegal video

One of the biggest weeks in Norwegian soccer for a generation risks being distracted by the admission from a leading player that he is likely to be convicted of sharing an illegal video.

José Mourinho still backs winless Benfica to advance in UCL José Mourinho still backs winless Benfica to advance in UCL

Benfica coach José Mourinho has not given up hope that his team can advance past the opening phase, despite four defeats in as many games.

Wolves consider ex-Benfica boss Rui Vitória for manager - reports Wolves consider ex-Benfica boss Rui Vitória for manager - reports

Wolves are considering former Benfica manager Rui Vitoria as a possible replacement for the sacked Vitor Pereira, according to reports.

Which South American players have impressed at the U20 World Cup? Which South American players have impressed at the U20 World Cup?

The U20 World Cup has always been a tournament that showcases the world's best young talents -- but who from South America stood out this year in Chile?

Mourinho heaps praise on Gordon, calls St James' Park 'quiet' Mourinho heaps praise on Gordon, calls St James' Park 'quiet'

Anthony Gordon received a ringing endorsement of his Champions League quality from Jose Mourinho after helping to condemn his Benfica side to a resounding defeat at Newcastle.

Mourinho takes a dig at 'quiet' St. James' Park atmosphere Mourinho takes a dig at 'quiet' St. James' Park atmosphere

Jose Mourinho described the atmosphere at St. James' Park as "nice" and "not difficult" despite his Benfica side losing 3-0 to Newcastle in the Champions League.

Howe: Benfica win a massive result for Newcastle Howe: Benfica win a massive result for Newcastle

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe believes his side "were a constant treat" in their 3-0 win over Benfica in the Champions League.

Liga Portugal Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 FC Porto 11 +21 31
2 Sporting CP 11 +21 28
3 Benfica 12 +18 28
4 Gil Vicente 12 +10 23
5 FC Famalicao 12 +6 20
6 Moreirense 12 +1 19
7 Vitória de Guimar.. 12 -3 17
8 Braga 11 +8 16
9 Alverca 12 -5 14
10 Estoril 11 +2 13
11 C.D. Nacional 12 -5 12
12 Rio Ave 11 -5 12
13 Estrela 11 -1 11
14 Santa Clara 11 -4 11
15 Casa Pia 12 -13 9
16 Tondela 12 -13 9
17 Arouca 11 -17 9
18 AVS 12 -21 3
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
14 Vangelis Pavli.. 9 11 3
9 Franjo Ivanovi.. 3 9 0
10 Georgiy Sudako.. 3 8 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
14 Vangelis Pavli.. 3 11 9
11 Dodi Lukebakio 3 6 0
18 Leandro Barrei.. 2 11 0