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LISBON, PORTUGAL - AUGUST 27: Head Coach Jose Mourinho of Fenerbahce looks on before the start of the UEFA Champions League Play Off 2nd Leg match between SL Benfica and Fenerbahce at Estadio da Luz on August 27, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Gualte

Mourinho return to Benfica is confirmed

Jose Mourinho has been appointed as Benfica's new head coach – and one of his first assignments will be against his old club Chelsea.

Soccer • 18 Sep

Two-time Champions League winner Jose Mourinho was last in charge of Turkish giants Fenerbahce

Mourinho in talks with Benfica after Lage sacking

Jose Mourinho is in talks over a return to Benfica after the Portuguese giants sacked head coach Bruno Lage.

Soccer • 17 Sep

Christopher Nkunku #18 of Chelsea FC celebrates scoring his team's second goal with Enzo Maresca, Head Coach of Chelsea FC, during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between SL Benfica and Chelsea FC at Bank of America Stadium on June 28, 2025

Maresca: Chelsea's two-hour CWC match hold-up a 'joke'

Enzo Maresca labelled the decision to suspend Chelsea's Club World Cup last-16 tie with Benfica for two hours "a joke" even as his side eventually ran out 4-1 winners in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Soccer • 29 Jun

Julian Carranza heads home for Feyenoord against AC Milan

Feyenoord, Brugge and Benfica progress in Champions Lge

Julian Carranza's second-half header dumped seven-times winners AC Milan out of the Champions League as Feyenoord drew 1-1 at San Siro to progress to the last 16 of the competition, while Club Brugge and Benfica also advanced

Soccer • 18 Feb

Igor Paixao (L) shoots and scores as Kyle Walker looks on

Champions League wrap: Feyenoord take lead to Milan

Feyenoord will take a narrow lead to the San Siro for the second leg of their Champions League play-off round tie after the Dutch side held out for 1-0 win at home to AC Milan.

Soccer • 12 Feb

Lille's players celebrate as Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric looks on

Champions League wrap: Real Madrid stunned by Lille

A first-half penalty earned Lille a shock 1-0 home victory over holders Real Madrid in the Champions League group phase on Wednesday, ending the 15-times European Cup winners' 14-game unbeaten run in the competition.

Soccer • 03 Oct 24

Paulo Dybala celebrates his goal against AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico

Europa League wrap: Roma & Marseille through to semis

Roma held off AC Milan to advance to the semi-finals of the Europa League on Thursday night.

Soccer • 18 Apr 24

Sjoeke Nusken (L) scores Chelsea's third and her second goal

Chelsea crush Ajax to put one foot in WCL semi-finals

Sjoeke Nusken scored her second brace in as many games as Chelsea beat Ajax 3-0 in the first leg of their Women's Champions League quarter-final.

Soccer • 20 Mar 24

Benfica strike on the break ends Rangers' Europa dream

Rangers were knocked out of the Europa League after conceding the only goal against Benfica at Ibrox to lose 3-2 on aggregate.

Soccer • 15 Mar 24

Inter outgun Benfica to set up mammoth Milan derby

Inter Milan drew 3-3 with Benfica to win their Champions League quarter-final 5-3 on aggregate and set up a mammoth semi-final against city rivals AC Milan as they battle to become the first Italian team to reach the decider for six years.

Soccer • 19 Apr 23

Champions League quarter-finals results & reports

Manchester City and Inter Milan sealed their places in the semi-finals of the European Cup. Read back on how they did it.

Soccer • 19 Apr 23

Inter celebrate following Nicolo Barella's opening goal

Inter in command after dispatching Benfica in Lisbon

Second half goals from Nicola Barella and Romelu Lukaku put Inter in command in their Champions League quarter-final against Benfica

Soccer • 11 Apr 23

Goncalo Ramos (r) got a brace for the hosts

Benfica complete rout of Brugge to reach the last eight

Clinical Benfica thrashed shell-shocked Club Brugge 5-1 to knock them out of the Champions League and reach the quarter finals 7-1 on aggregate at the Estadio da Luz.

Soccer • 07 Mar 23

David Neres fires home Benfica's second goal

Benfica in control after impressive win at Club Brugge

Joao Mario's second-half penalty and a late goal from David Neres gave Benfica a 2-0 win over Club Brugge in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie in Belgium, leaving the Portuguese club with a major advantage for next month's return.

Soccer • 15 Feb 23

Champions League wrap: Giroud leads Milan into last 16

French forward Olivier Giroud scored two goals and created another as AC Milan crushed Salzburg 4-0 to reach the Champions League knockout stages for the first time since 2013-14.

Soccer • 02 Nov 22

David Neres was among the goals for Benfica

Champions League wrap: Juve beaten, Madrid fight back

Benfica fought back to secure a 2-1 win at Juventus with goals from Joao Mario and David Neres in Champions League Group H.

Soccer • 14 Sep 22

David Neres celebrates Benfica's third goal on the night

Benfica cruise into Champions League group stage

Benfica's David Neres scored a superb goal as the Portuguese side reached the Champions League group stage with a 3-0 victory over Dynamo Kiev in Lisbon on Tuesday for a 5-0 aggregate win.

Soccer • 23 Aug 22

Jota could be set to join Celtic on a permanent basis

Jota wants permanent Celtic move - reports

Jota has told Benfica he wants to join Celtic on a permanent basis, according to reports in Portugal.

Soccer • 03 May 22

Klopp: We never take reaching a semi-final for granted

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists qualifying for a Champions League semi-final should never be taken for granted despite two late goals spoiling the party at home to Benfica.

Soccer • 13 Apr 22

Wednesday night's Champions League recap

There were goals galore at Anfield as Liverpool drew with Benfica on the night to book their place in the Champions League semi-finals while Manchester City did likewise against Atletico Madrid, with a 0-0 draw enough for them. Here's how it happened.

Soccer • 13 Apr 22

The Brazilian was on from the start and chipped in with important goals

Brace for Firmino as Liverpool reach semis despite draw

Liverpool set up a Champions League semi-final with Spain's Villarreal after Roberto Firmino scored twice in a 3-3 second leg draw with Benfica to ensure a 6-4 aggregate win over the Portuguese team.

Soccer • 13 Apr 22

Jurgen Klopp feels his team are getting little help from fixture makers as they pursue an unprecedented quadruple

Klopp fumes at Premier League scheduling around CL

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has taken another shot at television broadcasters after stating no other league in the world would schedule matches like they do in England.

Soccer • 12 Apr 22

Ibrahima Konate scores the opener for Liverpool

Klopp disappointed Reds didn't score more in Benfica

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits his side should have scored more in their 3-1 victory over Benfica having dominated the first half of their Champions League quarter-final in Lisbon.

Soccer • 06 Apr 22

Luis Diaz scores Liverpool's third goal in Lisbon

Liverpool beat Benfica after mid-match wobble

Winger Luis Diaz marked his return to Portugal with the crucial late goal which gave Liverpool a 3-1 lead over Benfica to take back to Anfield for their Champions League quarter-final second leg.

Soccer • 05 Apr 22

Virgil van Dijk and Liverpool are still in with a chance of an unprecedented quadruple

Van Dijk: Liverpool aiming for 'unforgettable' season

Virgil Van Dijk has stressed that Liverpool are in a situation that "no one should take for granted" as the Reds look to make it an "unforgettable" season.

Soccer • 05 Apr 22