Rio Ave FC vs. SL Benfica - May 17, 2024

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MATCH TIMELINE

Costinha

90' + 3'

87'

J. BernatA. Carreras

86'

O. Kokcu

A. Silva

86'

G. PrestianniO. Kokcu

75'

G. VarelaC. Tengstedt

V. GomesA. Oudrhiri

75'

U. EmbaloM. Vroussay

68'

63'

T. GouveiaB. Rollheiser

A. Oudrhiri

58'

A. SilvaM. Tanlongo

46'

F. RonaldoJ. Graca

46'

P. William

45'

39'

C. Tengstedt

32'

O. Kokcu

J. Graca

23'

JocaUkra

20'

What's Buzzing

Cristiano Oliveira

🚨 Richard Ríos to Al Ittihad is DONE. The Colombian midfielder joins on a 1 year loan from Benfica with no buy option included. Al Ittihad will cover his entire salary plus a ~€4M fee to Benfica. He will return to Lisbon in June 2027. #SLBenfica #Benfica

Cristiano Oliveira

BOOM ! Claudio Echeverri has been presented as SL Benfica’s newest player ! The Argentine attacking midfielder joins on loan from Manchester City until the end of the season, with an option to buy set at €21M. He’ll wear the n.30 on his back while competing directly with

SL Benfica

Bem-vindo, Claudio Echeverri! ✍️ 🇦🇷 Bienvenido, El Diablito 😈

Cristiano Oliveira

10h

Palhinha coming to Benfica was the signing everyone wanted. Echeverri arriving from City on loan with option is the one that can actually change how this team plays. One gives you control. The other gives you that little bit of creativity Marco Silva likes. If both work, the

Cristiano Oliveira

10h

Tomas Araujo and Benfica have agreed on a contract extension until June 2031.

SL Benfica

11h

Tomás Araújo renova até 2031! ✍️

beIN SPORTS USA

13h

🇲🇦 Souffian El Karouani swaps Saudi Arabia for Portugal. The Moroccan full-back joins Benfica on loan with a $12M (€10M) buy option. 📺 Follow Benfica in Liga Portugal on beIN SPORTS!

bulinews.com•6d

Frankfurt and Benfica keeping tabs on PSV talent BajraktarevicThe Bosnian gem is considered a potential Ritsu Dōan replacement if the latter decides to leave with clubs like Al Ittihad pursuing him.

Bleacher Report•2w

Top 10 Kits This Season 😍Arsenal, Barça and...Sunderland? Our picks for best uniforms of the year 📲

Bleacher Report•4mo

Mourinho Agrees Madrid Deal 🤝José set for two-year deal on huge return to Los Blancos (multiple reports)

www.bbc.co.uk•4mo

José in 'Final' Madrid TalksMourinho's incredible return looks likely (BBC)

Bleacher Report•4mo

Mourinho Open to Madrid 🍿The Special One's agent discussing sensational return; club considered USMNT coach Pochettino (The Athletic)

onefootball.com•4mo

Mourinho: No Madrid Talks🙅‍♂️The Special One hasn't been contacted, despite reported interest from Los Blancos

talksport.com•4mo

Madrid Chief Wants Mourinho 😯Florentino Pérez wants to turn back the clock (The Athletic)

www.bbc.com•4mo

Prestianni Banned for 6 GamesBenfica player suspended after 'homophobic conduct’ against Madrid in UCL

Belgium Stunner for 4-1 🫨

USMNT in big trouble after ridiculous strike from Lukébakio 🎥

Bleacher Report•6mo

UCL R16 Predictions 🔮Calling the spicy knockout fixtures coming up 📲

Luiz's Perfect Brazilian Defender 🤖

Ex-EPL star build his all-time rock at the back 🎥

Vini Dances on Benfica ✨

CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️

6mo

@CBSSportsGolazo

Vinícius Júnior is dancing again 🕺🔥

Disastrous Mourinho Stat ⚰️

Football on TNT Sports

6mo

@footballontnt

Jose Mourinho has now lost his last 10 Champions League knockout ties. His last win came over a decade ago, back in 2014 with Chelsea 😳

Madrid-Benfica's Hectic Start 🔥

CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️

6mo

@CBSSportsGolazo

14' Real Madrid 0-1 Benfica 16' Real Madrid 1-1 Benfica This game is heating up 🍿

www.reuters.com•6mo

Mbappé Out vs. Benfica ❌Injured star misses huge Champions League playoff

www.espn.com•6mo

Mbappé Doubtful for Benfica 👀Madrid star dealing with knee pain and could miss second leg (multiple reports)

onefootball.com•6mo

UEFA Suspends PrestianniVinicius won't face Benfica player in UCL after racism complaint

sports.yahoo.com•6mo

Kompany Calls Out MourinhoBayern manager with pointed words for Jose in fallout of incident surrounding Vini Jr.

Champions League Recap 🤩

PSG's big scare, Vini leads Madrid to win amid controversy and Bodø's unlikely run 🎥

Trent on Vini Incident 🗣️

CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️

7mo

@CBSSportsGolazo

"It's ruined the night. It's a disgrace to the sport, it's a disgrace in society as well." Trent Alexander-Arnold shares his feelings with @GuillemBalague on the incident between Vinícius Jr. and Gianluca Prestianni 👇

Vini Jr. GOLAZO in UCL 🤯

7mo

Champions League Team Previews 🔮Knockout phase kicks off today. Latest team news for all the clubs involved 📲

www.standard.co.uk•7mo

Benfica vs. Madrid Preview 🔮Jose Mourinho looking for another win over his former side

Bleacher Report•7mo

UCL Power Rankings 📊Where all the clubs sit heading into the Knockout Stage 📲

Bleacher Report•7mo

Final Champions League Standings 🏆Wild League Phase ends with late drama. Table and bracket for knockouts 📲

Barça Fans LOVE Madrid Loss 🤣

george

7mo

@StokeyyG2

These Barcelona fans reactions to Benfica goalkeeper Anatoily Trubin’s last minute goal… Incredible 👏🤣

Courtois Celly with Rival 👏

B/R Football

7mo

@brfootball

Thibaut Courtois had to give fellow goalkeeper Trubin props for scoring 👏

GOALKEEPER GOAL IN UCL 🤯

B/R Football

7mo

@brfootball

Goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scores with the FINAL TOUCH of the game to send Benfica into the knockout phase and dump Marseille OUT 🤯 (via @TUDNUSA)

GOALKEEPER GOAL IN UCL 🤯

TUDN USA

7mo

@TUDNUSA

¡Goool de último momento! ¡Gool del portero del Benfica! 🤯 ¡Qué maldita locura! #ChampionsEnUniMas

Benfica Extends Lead 👀

TUDN USA

7mo

@TUDNUSA

¡Treees a unoooo! ¡Goool del Benfica! ⚽💥 Doblete de Andreas Schjelderup ante el Real Madrid #ChampionsEnUniMas

Big Mbappé Header 💥

TUDN USA

7mo

@TUDNUSA

¡Goool del Real Madrid! Mbappé rompe el cero con un cabezazo letal ⚽🔥 #ChampionsEnUniMas

Bleacher Report•7mo

Latest UCL Standings 🤩🦁 Five EPL clubs in Top 8 😬 Barça in playoff spots 📲 League Phase ends next week

Bleacher Report•7mo

Top Earning Football Clubs 🤑☹️ No EPL clubs in top three 📉 Man Utd lowest position ever 📲 Full list of top money-makers

www.theguardian.com•12mo

Mourinho Joins Benfica 🇵🇹The Special One returns to where his coaching career began