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Preview:Sevilla vs. Benfica
Sports Mole previews tonight's Europa League final between Sevilla and Benfica in Turin.May 14, 14:03
Rodrigo: 'There is no curse'
Benfica striker Rodrigo denies that his side are "cursed" in European finals as they prepare for their Europa League final against Sevilla.May 14, 13:38
Live Commentary: Juventus 0-0 Benfica - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of the Europa League semi-final second leg between Juventus and Benfica at the Juventus Stadium.May 1, 18:30
Live Commentary: Benfica 2-1 Juventus - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of the Europa League semi-final first leg between Benfica and Juventus at the Estadio da Luz.Apr 24, 18:30
Chelsea chasing Benfica's Rodrigo?
Chelsea are reportedly one of a number of English cubs monitoring Benfica striker Rodrigo.Apr 5, 23:13
Benfica boss Jorge Jesus confirms Liverpool interest in Rodrigo Moreno
Benfica confirm that Liverpool are interested in striker Rodrigo Moreno.Mar 21, 01:34
Liverpool line up £25m Rodrigo bid?
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is reportedly readying a £25m swoop for Benfica forward Rodrigo.Mar 18, 05:12
Luisao brace condemns Tottenham Hotspur to defeat
Benfica hold a commanding lead over Tottenham Hotspur in their Europa League last-16 clash as a brace from Luisao gives them a 3-1 victory in the first leg at White Hart Lane.Mar 13, 22:00
Half-Time Report: Tottenham Hotspur trail Benfica at the break
Tottenham Hotspur trail at the break in the first leg of their last-16 Europa League clash with Benfica at White Hart Lane.Mar 13, 20:56
Live Commentary: Tottenham Hotspur 1-3 Benfica - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the match between Tottenham Hotspur and Benfica in the last 16 of the Europa League.Mar 13, 19:30
Team News: Harry Kane starts for Tottenham Hotspur
Harry Kane starts for Tottenham Hotspur as they host Benfica in the Europa League.Mar 13, 19:15
Arsenal enter Rodrigo race?
Benfica striker Rodrigo is reportedly wanted on a loan basis by Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.Jan 22, 15:12
Benfica, Everton battling for Michy Batshuayi?
Reports suggest that Benfica are interested in Everton target Michy Batshuayi.Jan 17, 02:58
Rodrigo late goal helps Benfica beat Anderlecht
Rodrigo's stoppage-time goal is enough to keep Benfica in contention for a place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a win against Anderlecht.Nov 27, 22:24
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Team News: Alvaro Morata given nod for Spain
Alvaro Morata leads the line for Spain in the European Under-21 Championship final against Italy.Jun 18, 15:14
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Rodrigo: 'Ezequiel Garay has proved himself at Benfica'
Benfica striker Rodrigo insists that Manchester United target Ezequiel Garay has proved himself in Portugal and wishes him well should he make a move this summer.Jun 16, 05:14
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Spain into Under-21 European Championship final
Holders Spain beat Norway 3-0 to reach the final of the Under-21 European Championship in Israel.Jun 15, 17:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F24%2Fisco-spain.jpg "Spain's Isco celebrates with Alvaro Morata on June 12, 2013")
Live Commentary: Spain 3-0 Norway - as it happened
Sports Mole's live coverage of the European Under-21 Championship semi-final between Spain and Norway.Jun 15, 15:00
Preview:Spain vs. Netherlands
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Under-21 European Championship Group B clash between Spain and the Netherlands.Jun 10, 15:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F23%2Falvaro-morata-spain.jpg "Spain's Alvaro Morata celebrates a goal against Russia on June 6, 2013")
Live Commentary: Germany 0-1 Spain - as it happened
Sports Mole's minute-by-minute coverage of the European Under-21 Championship showdown between Germany and Spain.Jun 9, 18:00
Spain secure narrow win over Russia
Spain record a 1-0 win over Russia in their opening match of the European Under-21 Championship.Jun 6, 18:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F15%2Fdavid-de-gea.jpg "Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea during the Champions League clash with Real Madrid on March 5, 2013")
Team News: David de Gea starts for Spain against Russia in U21 Euro opener
Manchester United's David de Gea starts in goal for Spain as they prepare to take on Russia for the start of their Under-21 Euro 2013 campaign.Jun 6, 15:39
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Preview:Spain vs. Russia
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Under-21 European Championship clash between Spain and Russia.Jun 4, 14:25
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Tottenham Hotspur consider Rodrigo swoop
Tottenham Hotspur are keeping tabs on Benfica forward Rodrigo as they consider bidding for the Spanish youngster this summer, according to a report.Jun 3, 00:57
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Half-Time Report: No goals between Benfica, Chelsea
There are no goals in the first half of tonight's Europa League final between Chelsea and Benfica in Amsterdam.May 15, 19:32
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Preview:Fenerbahce vs. Benfica
Sports Mole previews the first leg of the Europa League semi-final between Fenerbahce and Benfica.Apr 23, 14:41
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Shola Ameobi: 'We gave it a good go'
Shola Ameobi believes that Newcastle United can be proud of their run to the quarter-finals of the Europa League.Apr 12, 01:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F13%2Falan-pardew-newcastle-united.jpg "Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew before kick-off in the match against Manchester City on March 30, 2013")
Alan Pardew: 'We can beat Benfica'
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew believes that his side can overcome the odds and beat Benfica in their Europa League clash.Apr 9, 22:20
Alan Pardew hopeful of last-four spot
Alan Pardew says that Newcastle United can still reach the semi-finals of the Europa League.Apr 5, 05:59
Alan Pardew: "It was a great effort"
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew insists that he was happy with his team's effort during their 3-1 defeat at Benfica.Apr 4, 21:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F14%2Flima-benfica.jpg "Benfica's Lima celebrates a goal against Newcastle on April 4, 2013")
Benfica fight back to beat Newcastle
Newcastle United relinquish an early lead before suffering a 3-1 loss to Benfica in the first leg of their Europa League tie in Lisbon.Apr 4, 21:02
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Half-Time Report: Newcastle, Benfica level at half time
Newcastle United fail to retain their early lead in Portugal and head into the break against Benfica drawing 1-1.Apr 4, 19:54
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Live Commentary: Benfica 3-1 Newcastle United - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary for Newcastle United's visit to Benfica.Apr 4, 18:09
Own goal gives Benfica edge over Bordeaux
An own goal by goalkeeper Cedric Carrasso gives Benfica a narrow first-leg lead over Bordeaux in the last 16 of the Europa League.Mar 7, 21:58
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Match Analysis: Barcelona 0-0 Benfica
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona and Benfica draw 0-0 at the Nou Camp on Wednesday.Dec 5, 22:12
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Goalless draw with Barcelona eliminates Benfica
Benfica earn a goalless draw against Barcelona but it is not enough to send them through to the Champions league knockout stages.Dec 5, 21:37
Preview:Barcelona vs. Benfica
Sports Mole previews the Iberian Champions League group clash between Barcelona and Benfica.Dec 3, 16:54
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Spain 0-1 Honduras
A second successive 1-0 defeat sees Spain exit the Olympic Games at the group stage.Jul 29, 20:40
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Arsenal line up Rodrigo?
Arsenal could target Benfica striker Rodrigo if Robin Van Persie departs the club in the summer.Feb 14, 00:16
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Arsenal enter Rodrigo race
Arsenal reportedly join Inter Milan in the race to sign Benfica youngster Rodrigo.Feb 6, 13:40
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