Atletico Madrid fell to a humiliating 4-0 Champions League defeat at Benfica on Wednesday. Diego Simeone’s side were thoroughly outplayed and outfought in Lisbon and the Portuguese side triumphed emphatically to record a second win in two matches in the competition. Bruno Lage’s team went ahead through Kerem Aturkoglu’s 13th minute strike, with former Real […]
Sporting Lisbon Win Portuguese League After Benfica Stumble
Swedish forward Viktor Gyokeres’ goals have powered Sporting’s title success.© AFP Sporting Lisbon were crowned champions of Portugal for only the second time in 21 years on Sunday after second-placed Benfica lost. Last season’s victors stumbled 2-0 at Famalicao to complete Sporting’s triumph after Ruben Amorim’s triumphant side thrashed Portimonense 3-0 on Saturday. Sporting, the […]
AC Milan, Benfica And Marseille Reach Europa League Last 16
AC Milan overcame a spirited Rennes 5-3 on aggregate despite a 3-2 loss in Thursday’s play-off round second leg to reach the Europa League last 16, where they will be joined by fellow former European champions Benfica and Marseille. Benjamin Bourigeaud scored a hat-trick for Rennes, including a pair of penalties, but goals from Luka […]