The verdict on Friday (April 24) came after Gianluca Prestianni was found guilty of discrimination during Benfica’s Champions League playoff clash in February.

UEFA bans Benfica's Prestianni for six games for discriminatory conduct during Real Madrid clash

Mourinho had initially blamed Vini Jr for insitgating crowd during the Benfica v Real Madrid UCL knockout playoff match. Prestianni is currently under UEFA investigation & upon completion of probe by an ethics & disciplinary inspector, further punishment is possible, if proven guilty.

Champions League | Prestianni risks 'losing career' with Benifca if racism charges against Viini Jr proven

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was left satisfied with his team's victory but slammed the delay that turned the tie into a near five-hour marathon.

Chelsea beat Benfica to reach Club World Cup quarters after weather chaos

A Hakan Calhanoglu penalty gave Inter Milan a 1-0 victory over Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday, while a 93rd-minute winner ensured Atletico Madrid left Paris with all three points.

UCL: Inter Milan sink Arsenal, Atletico sting PSG late on as Barcelona back on track

Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim has dropped a major hint regarding his future, which includes a potential move to Liverpool to replace Jurgen Klopp. Amorim has admitted that he might not stay in Portugal for another season as the English giants come knocking at his doors.

'Can’t say like Xabi Alonso': Sporting coach Ruben Amorim drops major hint on potential Liverpool move

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.

AC Milan, Benfica and Marseille reach Europa League last 16

Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas both scored twice as Barcelona began their defence of the Women's Champions League title on Tuesday with a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Benfica, while a ruthless Lyon hit nine against Slavia Prague.

Football: Aitana Bonmati, Alexia Putellas score brace as Barcelona beat Benfica in Champions League

Inter Milan set up a blockbuster derby in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday after a 3-3 draw with Benfica saw the Italians through 5-3 on aggregate. Simone Inzaghi's side will face local rivals AC Milan in the last four thanks to goals from Nicolo Barella, Lautaro Martinez and Joaquin Correa which ensured straight-forward qualification.

Champions League: Inter Milan set up all-Italian-semis clash with AC Milan after beating Benfica in quarters

The UEFA Champions League has returned with another set of matches. Inter Milan will lock horns with Benfica in the quarterfinal second leg at San Siro on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

Inter Milan vs Benfica Live Streaming: How to watch second leg of UEFA Champions League quarterfinals 2023

Bayern Munich will eye a monumental comeback in the Champions League quarterfinal as they take on English Champions Manchester City in the second leg on Wednesday, April 19.

Champions League: Bayern Munich face STERN Man City challenge for SF berth; Inter eye smooth passage in last 4

Inter Milan put one foot into the Champions League semi-finals with a comfortable 2-0 win at Benfica on Tuesday, with Nicolo Barella and Romelu Lukaku netting in Lisbon.

Champions League: Inter down Benfica 2-0 to put one foot into semis

Thomas Tuchel will face a stern challenge in his first Champions League (CL) match in charge as Bayern Munich take on tournament favourites Manchester City. Sacked as Chelsea coach in September 2022, Tuchel and Pep Guardiola will reignite their rivalry at the European stage, having last met in the competition in the final of the 2021 edition, with Chelsea winning the Champions League.

Champions League: Thomas Tuchel faces stern Man City challenge in first European contest; Benfica host Inter

Goncalo Ramos struck twice to help Benfica romp to a 5-1 Champions League last 16, second leg win over Club Brugge on Tuesday in Lisbon and a 7-1 aggregate victory.

Benfica reach Champions League quarters by thrashing Brugge

Benfica president Rui Costa was not impressed by how Enzo Fernandez handled his record move to Chelsea in the just concluded winter transfer window. Costa said he wasn't going to cry for players who did not want to wear the Benfica jersey.

'I didn't want him...' Benfica president on Enzo Fernandez after transfer drama

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez has had a chaotic start to life on the Merseyside. The Uruguayan admits that it took him some time to get used to the pace of Premier League but now he is attempting to emulate his 'idol' and former Liverpool player Luis Suarez.

'I didn't expect...': Darwin Nunez on what surprised him in the Premier League

Chelsea has splurged a British world record fee of £106.8 million ($129.18 million) to complete the signing of Argentina and Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez following complex negotiations on the deadline day.

Chelsea signs Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Benfica for British world record fee of £106.8 million

Footballing history was made during the derby match between Benfica and Sporting Lisbon in Portugal last week when the first-ever 'white card' was shown. While football fans are aware of the 'red cards' and 'yellow cards', furnished by the referees for offending or ill-disciplined players, the white card is used when a 'good deed' is performed in the match.

HISTORIC! First-ever 'white card' shown in a football match. Know why

Cristiano Ronaldo may struggle to regain his place in the Portugal starting XI after seeing his replacement, 21-year-old Benfica striker Goncalo Ramos, come into the team and net a hat-trick in the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday.

Goncalo Ramos nets a hat-trick in place of Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal romp

There were a few nerves at the end but Liverpool set up a Champions League semi-final with Spain`s Villarreal after Roberto Firmino scored twice in a 3-3 second-leg draw with Benfica on Wednesday to ensure a 6-4 aggregate win.

Roberto Firmino fires Liverpool into UEFA Champions League semis despite Benfica rally

Liverpool took their chances to earn a 3-1 victory at Benfica in their UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday. The Premier League team scored twice in the first half to take command of this quarter-final tie before Luis Diaz grabbed a late clincher.

UEFA Champions League: Semi-final spot in sight as Liverpool thrash Benfica 3-1

The big European nights in football are back and just eight teams remain in the race to be crowned Champions League winners. Three Spanish teams and three English teams remain alive and two of the Premier League's leading lights get the quarter-finals underway. Six-time champions Liverpool are at Benfica and WION's Football Pundit Matt Holland sets up the clash with Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

Six-time champions are in contention for a record four title

Ukraine striker Roman Yaremchuk, who plays for Benfica in the Primeira Liga in Portugal, was moved to tears after a brilliant gesture from the fans during his side's clash against Vitoria SC on Sunday.

Ukrainian striker moved to tears after standing ovation from Benfica fans, video goes viral - WATCH

Beleaguered Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman said his side's failure to take their chances was behind their 3-0 humbling at Benfica on Wednesday as the pressure on the Dutchman ratcheted up.

Barcelona need to be more clinical, says Ronald Koeman after Benfica battering

A bus carrying the Benfica soccer team was stoned on Thursday, breaking the glass and injuring two players, after they had played their first game since the novel coronavirus halted the season, Benfica football club said in a statement.

Benfica bus stoned after first game back, two players injured

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