Benfica’s Javier Saviola has stressed that his side shouldn’t take Vitoria Setubal too lightly but also added that the Reds should be looking to win against them in order to maintain their title challenge.
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Benfica’s Ruben Amorim trains alone
Benfica midfielder Ruben Amorim is currently working to maintain his fitness and will seek a transfer away from the club, after being dropped due to disciplinary reasons.
Life after AVB: is Portugal’s power base shifting post-Andre Villas-Boas?
In the eight months that have passed since ‘AVB’ led Porto to Europa League glory against Braga in Dublin, the axis of power in Portuguese football has tipped one way and then another.
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Liga round-up: Benfica go top
Sunday’s five Liga fixtures saw Benfica move clear at the top of the table with a routine 4-0 win at Leiria, thanks to goals from Bruno Cesar, Cardozo and a brace from Rodrigo. Nacional, Maritimo, Rio Ave and Guimaraes also notched up victories. Ben Shave rounds up the action.
Benfica beats Leiria to take lead in Portugal
Benfica took sole possession of the Portuguese league lead with a 4-0 rout at Leiria on Sunday, moving two points clear of defending champion FC Porto.
Benfica close in on Barcelona’s Jonathan Soriano
Benfica have begun negotiations with the hope of signing Barcelona B striker Jonathan Soriano, O JOGO reports.
Divergent fortunes for Benfica duo
The influence of South American players in Portugal is strong. In Saturday night’s clássico between Sporting and Porto, 17 of the 22 probable starters will be non-Portuguese, including 13 South Americans. In the words of Portuguese sports daily O Jogo, it will be the “most foreign” clássico in the last 15 years, since limits on overseas players in the Liga were abolished.
Pablo Aimar will not leave Benfica, says Jorge Jesus
Benfica coach Jorge Jesus claims that Pablo Aimar will not be leaving the club in the January transfer window and also revealed that he would like to have Eduardo Salvio back if Atletico Madrid were willing to let him go.