Benfica

Benfica

3rd in Portuguese Primeira Liga
Benfica's Mourinho gets 2-match ban for outburst vs. Porto Benfica's Mourinho gets 2-match ban for outburst vs. Porto

Jose Mourinho sent off against Porto: 'He called me a traitor 50 times' Jose Mourinho sent off against Porto: 'He called me a traitor 50 times'

Benfica coach Jose Mourinho accused FC Porto assistant manager Luis 'Lucho' Gonzalez of calling him "a traitor" 50 times during Sunday's 2-2 draw.

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Weekend predictions: Can Wrexham top Chelsea in FA Cup? Weekend predictions: Can Wrexham top Chelsea in FA Cup?

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Mourinho says 'it's over' for Prestianni at Benfica if guilty Mourinho says 'it's over' for Prestianni at Benfica if guilty

Jose Mourinho said Gianluca Prestianni will have no future at Benfica if he is found guilty of racially abusing Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior.

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino calls for red cards for players covering mouths FIFA boss Gianni Infantino calls for red cards for players covering mouths

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called for players who cover their mouth in on-pitch confrontations to be sent off.

FIFA plan to combat mouth-covering after Vinícius Jr. incident FIFA plan to combat mouth-covering after Vinícius Jr. incident

Consultations will be held about measures to combat players covering their mouth when confronting opponents during matches, it was announced on Saturday.

Benfica suspend 5 fans for racist behaviour vs. Real Madrid Benfica suspend 5 fans for racist behaviour vs. Real Madrid

Benfica suspended five supporters after an investigation found they engaged in behaviour of a "racist nature" in the club's match with Real Madrid.

Benfica's Cabral didn't swap shirts with Vinícius Jr. with fears of 'internal problems' Benfica's Cabral didn't swap shirts with Vinícius Jr. with fears of 'internal problems'

Benfica right-back Sidny Lopes Cabral had a change of heart and did not swap jerseys with Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior after Wednesday's Champions League encounter because of fears it might lead to "internal problems" in his squad.

Benfica deny report Prestianni admitted racist abuse of Vini Benfica deny report Prestianni admitted racist abuse of Vini

Benfica have categorically denied that Gianluca Prestianni admitted to his teammates he racially abused Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior.

Arbeloa: It was a joy to see Vinícius Júnior dancing again vs. Benfica Arbeloa: It was a joy to see Vinícius Júnior dancing again vs. Benfica

Alvaro Arbeloa reacts to Vinícius Júnior's goal against Benfica and speaks about Kylian Mbappé's fitness.

Liga Portugal Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 FC Porto 25 +39 66
2 Sporting CP 25 +50 62
3 Benfica 26 +38 62
4 Braga 25 +27 46
5 Gil Vicente 26 +12 42
6 FC Famalicao 26 +10 42
7 Moreirense 25 -4 35
8 Estoril 25 +4 34
9 Vitória de Guimar.. 26 -10 32
10 Alverca 26 -15 29
11 Arouca 26 -22 26
12 Estrela 25 -15 25
13 Rio Ave 25 -20 24
14 Casa Pia 25 -18 24
15 C.D. Nacional 25 -8 22
16 Santa Clara 25 -9 22
17 Tondela 25 -20 19
18 AVS 25 -39 10
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
14 Vangelis Pavli.. 20 25 4
15 Sidny Cabral 6 22 5
10 Georgiy Sudako.. 4 19 1

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
15 Sidny Cabral 5 22 6
14 Vangelis Pavli.. 4 25 20
18 Leandro Barrei.. 3 23 2