Benfica

Benfica

3rd in Portuguese Primeira Liga
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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.

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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.

Burley: Real Madrid don't look like they can win the Champions League Burley: Real Madrid don't look like they can win the Champions League

Craig Burley assesses Real Madrid's Champions League hopes after their second leg playoff win over Benfica.

Real Madrid get past Benfica to reach UCL last 16 Real Madrid get past Benfica to reach UCL last 16

With the winning goal and another corner-flag dance, Vinícius Júnior fittingly had the final say in an emotionally charged rematch with Benfica to guide Real Madrid into the round of 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday.

Liga Portugal Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 FC Porto 24 +39 65
2 Sporting CP 24 +50 61
3 Benfica 24 +37 58
4 Braga 24 +27 45
5 Gil Vicente 24 +12 40
6 FC Famalicao 25 +9 39
7 Moreirense 24 -4 34
8 Estoril 24 +4 33
9 Vitória de Guimar.. 24 -7 32
10 Alverca 24 -15 27
11 Arouca 25 -21 26
12 Estrela 24 -15 24
13 Casa Pia 24 -18 23
14 C.D. Nacional 24 -8 21
15 Rio Ave 24 -21 21
16 Tondela 24 -19 19
17 Santa Clara 24 -11 19
18 AVS 24 -39 9
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
14 Vangelis Pavli.. 20 24 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 24 20
8 Fredrik Aursne.. 3 22 3