Man United chase 'The Octopus'
ESPN's Insider Notebook reveals the slippery customer Manchester United want. Plus: The Champions League final could be moving elsewhere.
2019 Schedule
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2019 Schedule
21-5-5, 2nd in Portuguese Liga
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Two Benfica players injured after bus attack
A bus carrying the Benfica football team was stoned on Thursday, breaking the glass and injuring two players.
Benfica miss chance to go clear with Tondela draw
Portuguese champions Benfica passed up the chance to move clear of title rivals Porto as they were held to a 0-0 draw at home to lowly Tondela.
Mourinho makes Fernandes first Spurs signing
Tottenham have signed Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes on an 18 month loan deal, to become Jose Mourinho's first signing as manager.
LIVE Transfer Talk: Spurs near loan deal for Benfica ace Fernandes
Tottenham are lining up a January loan move for Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
LIVE Transfer Talk: Chelsea, West Ham battle for Benfica star Fernandes
Chelsea's reported loan deal for Benfica star Fernandes is for 18 months with a price that could reach £55m. Transfer Talk has the latest.A
LIVE Transfer Talk: Man United target Gedson Fernandes in England for talks?
Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes is being strongly linked to Manchester United. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Dortmund's Weigl agrees move to Benfica
Julian Weigl has agreed to join Portuguese champions Benfica, leaving Borussia Dortmund after four and a half years at the club.
Zenit miss out on UCL spot with defeat at Benfica
Zenit Saint Petersburg missed out on a place in the Champions League last-16 when they lost 3-0 away to Benfica in their final Group G match.
Soccer merch: You won't believe what clubs are selling
With Black Friday upon us, you won't believe what branded merchandise soccer clubs are selling, from fire extinguishers to singing toasters ...
Forsberg double sends Leipzig into UCL round of 16
Emil Forsberg struck twice late in the game to earn RB Leipzig a 2-2 draw against Benfica that saw them advance to the Champions League last 16.
Depay stays hot as Lyon takes down Benfica
Olympique Lyonnais revived their hopes of reaching the Champions League last 16 when first-half goals by Joachim Andersen and Memphis Depay.
Lyon keeper's blunder hands Benfica 2-1 victory
An 86th minute blunder by Olympique Lyon keeper Anthony Lopes handed Benfica Lisbon a late goal for a 2-1 victory on Wednesday.
Transfer Talk: Man City, United to battle for Benfica's Dias
Both Manchester clubs are in need of defensive reinforcements, and both have set their sights on Benfica's Ruben Dias. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Zenit grind down Benfica in 3-1 home win
Zenit St Petersburg stayed on course to reach the Champions League knockout stages after strikes by Artem Dzyuba and Serdar Azmoun.
Werner's second-half double for Leipzig sinks Benfica
RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner scored two second-half goals to secure an impressive 2-1 win at Benfica in their Champions League match Tuesday.
Transfer Talk: Man United scouting Benfica defender Ruben Dias
With their backline reserves looking threadbare, Man United are scouting Benfica defender Ruben Dias. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
LIVE Transfer Talk: Man United scouting Portugal duo Dias, Luis
It's time to look to the January market, and it seems Manchester United are scouting two Benfica stars. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
UCL draw: Real Madrid to face PSG in Group A
Real Madrid will face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League group stage this season.
Benfica make it three wins from three in ICC
A deflected strike from Adel Taarabt was enough to ensure Benfica beat AC Milan 1-0 to finish their ICC campaign with a 100% winning record.
Benfica get the bounces in ICC win vs. Milan (1:27)
Caio scores late winner as Benfica top Fiorentina
Caio came off the Benfica bench late in the second half to score a stoppage-time winner in Benfica's 2-1 win against Fiorentina in the ICC.
Seferovic & Benfica defeat Fiorentina for 2nd ICC win (0:54)
Benfica hit three past Chivas in shutout win
Benfica made short work of Chivas Guadalajara in a 3-0 win in their International Champions Cup match in Santa Clara, California on Saturday.
Transfer Talk: Arsenal to break bank for Koscielny replacement
Arsenal aren't happy with Laurent Koscielny and, despite a meagre budget, are ready to go all in for Ruben Dias. Transfer Talk has the latest.
2019-20 Liga Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Porto | 31 | 24 | 4 | 3 | +46 | 76 |
| Benfica | 31 | 21 | 5 | 5 | +38 | 68 |
| Sporting CP | 31 | 18 | 5 | 8 | +18 | 59 |
| Braga | 31 | 17 | 5 | 9 | +21 | 56 |
| Rio Ave | 31 | 14 | 8 | 9 | +10 | 50 |
| FC Famalicao | 31 | 13 | 10 | 8 | +1 | 49 |
| Guimaraes | 31 | 12 | 10 | 9 | +16 | 46 |
| Moreirense | 31 | 10 | 12 | 9 | +4 | 42 |
| Gil Vicente | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | -4 | 39 |
| Santa Clara | 31 | 10 | 8 | 13 | -8 | 38 |
| Boavista | 31 | 10 | 8 | 13 | -8 | 38 |
| Maritimo | 31 | 9 | 10 | 12 | -7 | 37 |
| Paços de Ferreira | 31 | 10 | 4 | 17 | -17 | 34 |
| Belenenses | 31 | 8 | 7 | 16 | -26 | 31 |
| Tondela | 31 | 7 | 9 | 15 | -15 | 30 |
| Vitoria Setubal | 31 | 6 | 12 | 13 | -17 | 30 |
| Portimonense | 31 | 5 | 12 | 14 | -17 | 27 |
| Desportivo Aves | 31 | 5 | 2 | 24 | -35 | 17 |
2019-20 Team LeadersPortuguese Liga
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsPortuguese Liga
Goal Difference382nd
Goals Scored632nd
Assists41Tied-1st
Goals Conceded252nd