News for 'Benfica'

Arsenal face Juventus in quarters

Arsenal face Juventus in quarters

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

Favourites Barcelona will meet Benfica in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.

'Players will be buzzing' as EPL record beckons United

'Players will be buzzing' as EPL record beckons United

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

The game at Huddersfield is the first meeting between the clubs since 1972 and the Yorkshire side have not won one since 20 years before that, in March 1952.

PHOTOS: Manchester United thrash AZ, Arsenal held

PHOTOS: Manchester United thrash AZ, Arsenal held

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

On a good night for English clubs in the Europa League, Manchester United hammered AZ Alkmaar 4-0, while Wolverhampton Wanderers also thrashed Besiktas 4-0 in Group K, and Arsenal came from two goals down to draw 2-2 away to Standard Liege and finish first in their pool. The upset of the night came in Group J as Crivelli scored a 90th-minute winner against Borussia Moenchengladbach to send Basaksehir through and knock the Germans out, with AS Roma grabbing the runner-up spot thanks to a 2-2 home draw with Wolfsberger as the Europa League group stage concluded on Thursday.

Ronaldo primed to light up World Cup

Ronaldo primed to light up World Cup

Rediff.com25 May 2006

The 21-year-old midfielder is likely to be Portugal's key player at the World Cup.

Barca, Milan eye away goals

Barca, Milan eye away goals

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

Champions League favourites Barcelona face an all-Iberian derby with Benfica in the quarterfinal

'India will fight to win every match' as squad named for FIFA U-17 WC

'India will fight to win every match' as squad named for FIFA U-17 WC

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

India have been drawn in Group A alongside USA, Colombia and Ghana. The hosts face USA on October 6, followed by Colombia and Ghana on October 9 and October 12 respectively at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.

Milan, Man United under threat

Milan, Man United under threat

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

Champions League: Italian clubs flop but Barca, United score big wins

Champions League: Italian clubs flop but Barca, United score big wins

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

A summary of all the Champions League matches played across Europe on Tuesday

Porto beat Setubal 3-0 to stay top

Porto beat Setubal 3-0 to stay top

Rediff.com7 Nov 2006

Porto head the standings with 22 points from nine matches, two ahead of Sporting.

Champions League PIX: Barca rally to down Gladbach; Atletico end Bayern's run

Champions League PIX: Barca rally to down Gladbach; Atletico end Bayern's run

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Barcelona battled back from a goal down and scored twice in the second half to overcome hosts Borussia Moenchengladbach 2-1 in their Champions League Group C match on Wednesday despite the absence of the injured Lionel Messi.

Barca draw with Malaga

Barca draw with Malaga

Rediff.com26 Mar 2006

Barcelona's march towards the Primera Liga title slowed on Saturday after a goalless draw with bottom-placed side Malaga.

Time for Real to make amends

Time for Real to make amends

Rediff.com26 Sep 2006

Manchester United will be out for revenge against Benfica on Tuesday in their Champions League match.

Bundesliga: Lewandowski steers Bayern to 2-0 win at Schalke

Bundesliga: Lewandowski steers Bayern to 2-0 win at Schalke

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski made amends for several glaring misses when he scored a late goal and set up another as the German champions ground out a 2-0 win at battling Schalke 04 on Friday.

Champions League PHOTOS: Ronaldo strike sinks Basel; Arsenal make last 16

Champions League PHOTOS: Ronaldo strike sinks Basel; Arsenal make last 16

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo renewed his personal battle with Lionel Messi by scoring his 71st Champions League goal, putting him three behind the Argentine's newly-set record, in Real Madrid's 1-0 win at FC Basel on Wednesday.

Porto restore four-point lead

Porto restore four-point lead

Rediff.com23 Dec 2005

They beat Vitoria Guimaraes 2-0 in the Portuguese Premier League on Thursday.

Chelsea draw Barca in Champions knockout

Chelsea draw Barca in Champions knockout

Rediff.com16 Dec 2005

Its Chelsea vs Barcleona, Real Madrid vs Arsenal in the Champions League

Man Utd need Best-type inspiration

Man Utd need Best-type inspiration

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

Manchester United must end a surprising three-match scoring drought to avoid Champions League elimination in Lisbon.

Man United face test of character

Man United face test of character

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

Manchester United visit Lille in the Champions League on Wednesday with manager Alex Ferguson under extreme pressure following Saturday's 4-1 thrashing at Middlesbrough.

Nistelrooy strikes late to rescue United

Nistelrooy strikes late to rescue United

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

The Dutch striker scored five minutes from time to earn Manchester United a 2-1 win over Benfica in the Champions League.

Rijkaard gears up for Milan

Rijkaard gears up for Milan

Rediff.com6 Apr 2006

Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard says his side will face a daunting task when they take on his former club AC Milan in the Champions League semi-finals.

Arsenal spoil Vieira's return party

Arsenal spoil Vieira's return party

Rediff.com29 Mar 2006

Goals by Cesc Fabregas and Thierry Henry gave Arsenal an impressive 2-0 home win over Juventus

Arsenal knock out Real Madrid

Arsenal knock out Real Madrid

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

Champions Liverpool were sent crashing out by Benfica.

Arsenal stun Real Madrid

Arsenal stun Real Madrid

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

Thierry Henry scored with a brilliant individual effort to give the English side a 1-0 victory in the first leg last 16 knock-out round.

Olympique Lyon score over PSV

Olympique Lyon score over PSV

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

PSV goalkeeper Gomes misjudged a 25-metre free kick from Juninho as the Dutch side went down 0-1.

Shevchenko penalty gives Milan 1-1 with Bayern

Shevchenko penalty gives Milan 1-1 with Bayern

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

Andriy Shevchenko struck with a penalty to give AC Milan a valuable 1-1 draw in the Champions League last 16 first leg match against Bayern Munich.

Champions League draw: 'Everybody wanted to avoid Barca and Bayern'

Champions League draw: 'Everybody wanted to avoid Barca and Bayern'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Holders Barcelona will play Premier League leaders Arsenal in the last 16 of the Champions League, 10 years after the sides faced each other in the final, following Monday's draw for the first knockout stage.

Champions League: Holders Barca to face Arsenal, Madrid up against Roma in knock-outs

Champions League: Holders Barca to face Arsenal, Madrid up against Roma in knock-outs

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Last year's finalists Juventus will face-off against Bundesliga champs Bayern.

Arsenal grabs vital late goal

Arsenal grabs vital late goal

Rediff.com15 Sep 2005

Euro 2016: Experimental Portugal still a threat

Euro 2016: Experimental Portugal still a threat

Rediff.com31 May 2016

They may be over dependent on Cristiano Ronaldo and struggling to replace old faithfuls, yet under the wily leadership of Fernando Santos, Portugal can still be a threat.

PHOTOS: Ronaldo sees red as Juventus beat Valencia

PHOTOS: Ronaldo sees red as Juventus beat Valencia

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo's Champions League debut for Juventus lasted only 29 minutes as he was red-carded but the Italians began their Group H campaign impressively with a 2-0 victory at Valencia on Wednesday. Penalties either side of halftime by Miralem Pjanic sealed the points for the visitors as Valencia's return to European competition after a two-year absence fell flat.

Fans detained after scaling fence

Fans detained after scaling fence

Rediff.com12 Jun 2004

Bundesliga: Bayern edge past Stuttgart to stay on title course

Bundesliga: Bayern edge past Stuttgart to stay on title course

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich were made to work extremely hard for a 3-1 victory at VfB Stuttgart on Saturday that sent them eight points clear at the top of the table with five games left.

Football Focus: 'Messi needs Barca and Barca needs Messi'

Football Focus: 'Messi needs Barca and Barca needs Messi'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Lazio exit UEFA Cup

Lazio exit UEFA Cup

Rediff.com3 Dec 2004

The Italians drew 2-2 in Greece against Egaleo, a result which sends Middlesbrough, Villarreal and Partizan Belgrade through as the three qualifiers from Group E.

Champions League draw: Group-by-group breakdown

Champions League draw: Group-by-group breakdown

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

The Champions League group stages took on a less predictable look after Thursday's draw, helped by UEFA's decision to tweak the seeding system.