Benfica Overview

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Spain v Türkiye - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Aghehowa returns for Porto after ACL injury

Porto striker Samu Aghehowa has finally made his long-awaited return to competitive action after a gruelling 223-day recovery from a serious knee injury. The Spanish forward stepped back onto the pitch during the closing stages of the high-stakes Clássico against Benfica, marking the end of a difficult period spent on the sidelines.

Marco Silva demands referee equality and targets Porto victory

Benfica manager Marco Silva demanded total refereeing equality while ruling out settling for a draw in Sunday's O Clássico against FC Porto. The former Fulham boss also detailed his tactical plan to bypass the champions' aggressive press.

Francesco Farioli previews O Classico and shuts down referee circus

FC Porto head coach Francesco Farioli mocked refereeing controversies as a 'Netflix series' ahead of Sunday's massive O Classico against Benfica. The outspoken Italian manager also banned media noise surrounding international call-ups for Santiago Gimenez and domestic snubs.

Greatest boyhood club swansongs in football history

The romance of returning to where it all began can often be impossible to ignore, and in some cases, can serve as the perfect cap for a remarkable career

AC Milan v SL Benfica - UEFA Europa League 2026/27 League Phase MD1

Amorim calls out Milan mentality after Benfica collapse

Ruben Amorim has admitted he is unsure if AC Milan are suffering from a "mental issue" after his side slumped to a disappointing 2-0 home defeat against Benfica. The Rossoneri’s Europa League campaign got off to the worst possible start at San Siro, leaving the Portuguese coach facing immediate questions over his tactical approach and team selection.

Milan's European nightmare! Amorim's rotation backfires as Benfica claim historic win

Ruben Amorim is already facing intense scrutiny after a heavily rotated AC Milan side stumbled to a 2-0 Europa League defeat against Benfica at San Siro. The Rossoneri struggled to create meaningful chances as the Portuguese giants secured a historic first-ever victory over their Italian rivals.