Benitez credits Torres for Europa Cup win
Rafael Benitez hailed the impact of Fernando Torres after Chelsea had claimed the Europa League crown with a 2-1 win over Benfica last night.
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As It Happened: Benfica 1-2 Chelsea
Chelsea have beaten Benfica in tonight's Europa League final at the Amsterdam ArenA.
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Chelsea claim Europa League crown
Chelsea tonight became the first side to hold the Champions League and Europa League titles simultaneously as Branislav Ivanovic's stoppage-time header earned victory over Benfica in Amsterdam.
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Injured Blues travel to Amsterdam
Captain John Terry, forward Eden Hazard and midfielder John Obi Mikel have travelled to Amsterdam for Chelsea's Europa League final with Benfica despite doubts over their fitness.
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Hazard out, Terry a doubt for Europa final
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard is out of tomorrow's Europa League final with Benfica due to a hamstring injury.
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No dirty tricks from Benfica, says Jesus
Jorge Jesus has denied that his Benfica team have resorted to dirty tricks in a bid to gain a psychological edge over Chelsea.
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Benfica deny Fenerbahce to book final spot
Oscar Cardozo struck twice as Benfica overturned a first-leg deficit to reach the Europa League final at the expense of Fenerbahce.
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Fenerbahce edge out Benfica in Istanbul
A goal from Egeman Korkmaz guided Fenerbahce to a narrow 1-0 victory in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final against Benfica in Istanbul.
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Benfica dump Newcastle out of Europa League
Eduardo Salvio ended Newcastle's hopes of continuing their European adventure as Benfica struck deep into injury time to earn a 1-1 draw and prevent another late show.
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Newcastle crumble against Benfica
Newcastle are facing an uphill task to make the Europa League semi-finals after Benfica came from behind to emerge with a two-goal advantage from this evening's quarter-final first leg in Lisbon.
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Messi trains in gym despite injury
Lionel Messi worked out in the gym as his Barcelona team-mates trained this morning, and the Argentinian could yet be fit for Sunday's match against Real Betis.
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Lennon still confident of qualification
Neil Lennon knows Celtic's Champions League last-16 hopes are in the balance following their 2-1 Champions League defeat by Benfica.
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Benfica 2-1 Celtic: Neil Lennon
Celtic manager Neil Lennon was disappointed with the lack of composure his side showed
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Celtic can qualify with Benfica victory
Celtic are on the cusp of a "wonderful" Champions League achievement ahead of tonight's clash with Benfica, according to assistant manager Johan Mjallby.
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Celtic narrowly beaten by Benfica
Celtic's bid to win through to the knockout stages of the Champions League will go to their last Group G fixture following their defeat by Benfica at the Stadium of Light.
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Lennon keen to secure qualification in Benfica
Neil Lennon will invoke the spirit of the Lisbon Lions as he attempts to guide Celtic through to the knockout stages of the Champions League when they play Benfica tomorrow night.
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Puyol out for eight weeks with dislocated elbow
Barcelona captain Carles Puyol is facing eight weeks on the sidelines after dislocating his left elbow in the Champions League win over Benfica last night.
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Celtic skipper takes positives from CL point
Skipper Scott Brown INSISTS Celtic gained a point rather than dropped two against Benfica in their Champions League Group G opener at Parkhead last night.
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Lennon hoping Hoops bounce back from defeat
Neil Lennon is hoping his Celtic side have shrugged off the effects of their shock weekend loss to St Johnstone for his side's Champions League Group G opener against Benfica at Parkhead.
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Celtic and Benfica play out scoreless draw
Celtic's clash against against Benfica in their Champions League Group G opener at Parkhead ended in a 0-0 draw.