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Castro's Shakhtar top Benfica in narrow first-leg triumph
Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 Benfica Benfica will have a one-goal deficit to overturn back in Portugal after losing 2-1 to Luís Castro’s Shakhtar Donetsk in...
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Europa League: Portuguese armada sets sights on last sixteen
Portugal have four teams in the Europa League – more than any other nation – as the competition resumes this Thursday. While some are dreaming of a...
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Yony González, his move to Benfica and loan to Corinthians: a very modern transfer
It may have gone under the radar, but this January, just like that, the deal was done. With a four-and-a-half-year contract signed at Benfica, the...
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PortuGOAL Figure of the Week: Moussa Marega
A dramatic weekend of action in Liga NOS saw a seismic shift in the league title race as Benfica’s previous seven point lead at the top was reduced...
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Portuguese football rocked by racism
Domestic results in Portugal’s top division this weekend opened up the prospect of an exciting and closely-fought title race until the end of the...
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Braga blow title race wide open versus Benfica prior to Porto success in Guimarães
Benfica have seen their comfortable lead at the top of the Primeira Liga table turned on its head after Sporting de Braga stunned the Estádio da Luz...
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The Battle For Europe: Who will win the race for the Europa League in Liga NOS
The race for Europa League qualification in Liga NOS is hotting up of late with the contenders dropping in and out of form interchangeably. This...
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Porto cruise past Académico de Viseu to set up Portuguese Cup final Clássico
Porto 3-0 Viseu (4-1 on aggregate) Porto made no mistake in booking their spot in the Taça de Portugal final. Viseu had fought hard to a 1-1 draw in...
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Pizzi goal guarantees Benfica’s spot at Jamor
Famalicão 1-1 Benfica (3-4 on aggregate) Benfica survived a hard-fought trip to Famalicão to ensure their place at the Taça de Portugal final at...
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PortuGOAL Figure of the Week: Bruno Duarte the architect of Famalicão's downfall in seven goal shock
Liga NOS Jornada 20 could yet prove a pivotal moment in the title race after Porto reduced the gap at the top to 4 points after beating rivals...