Benfica

Miguel has been a long-term target for Juve, which had hoped to sign him as a free agent as he battled Benfica over a contract dispute.

Benfica understand my decision and I intend to make it a good deal for them. I will be grateful to them all my life.

Juventus-owned Fabrizio Miccoli is ready to leave Benfica if he fails to regain his spot in the starting line-up.

It gives us great hope of winning the final , although we know it will be very tough, as Benfica have always been a very hard team to beat.

The 30-year-old is likely to leave Benfica and sources in Portugal claim that the Biancocelesti will challenge West Ham for his signature.

However, El Fenomeno was ruled out of last night's game against Benfica when he felt a strange pain in his calf before the game.

This match in Portugal against Benfica is going to be a tough task in front of a vocal crowd.

I was a ball-boy for Benfica and a great supporter of that team.

However, although Benfica continued to bestride the European stage they lost in three finals.

The Skinny: Metro reported a while back that United were interested in signing defensive midfielder Javi Garcia away from Benfica.

The only problem is that we need to play on Saturday. It might be a problem to have the players ready in time for the match against Benfica.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho believes Benfica can knock European champions Liverpool out of the UEFA Champions League.

"We've watched Galati a few times and I watched the video of them against Benfica, " Ferguson said.

ANGEL DI MARIA Jet-heeled Benfica left winger is one of the most coveted young talents in Europe.

The former Real boss was also stunned to see United eliminated from European competition following their 2-1 defeat at Benfica.

We have to think about improving and doing well on the pitch, as we did against Benfica, without the fan support.

Never entirely satisfied, Ferguson complained about the challenge by Davies which has put Cleverley out of contention for the Benfica match.

What do you think of the Uefa Cup draw, and Inter's fourth round tie against Portuguese side Benfica?

On transfer deadline day, Benfica and Vitesse both made loan with a view to purchase offers, and Nacer chose the latter.

In his two matches since taking over, the former Valencia and Benfica boss has won a cup match and lost in the league.

I haven't spoken to anyone at Benfica, I have another two years on my contract at Milan and my future is in Milan.

We have to be confident against any side we play. We stuck together and we played well and deserved to beat Benfica.

In beating the Real Madrid of Puskas and Di Stefano, Benfica ended an era of a great team's dominance.

If Benfica were to sell him, it would suit them to close the deal quickly, so that they could sign a replacement.

Falcao would most likely have started on the Benfica bench if he had joined them.

Should both Benfica and Porto be banned then two of the Champions League groups could indeed feature just three teams.

Meanwhile, reports in Italy have suggested that Inter Milan are considering a summer swoop for Benfica midfielder Ramires.

This is the fifth time Liverpool and Benfica have met in Europe. On only one occasion have the Reds failed to progress.

But he confirmed Jonny Evans and Patrice Evans are doubtful for Wednesday's Champions League match with Benfica in Lisbon.

We are not afraid to admit we did not play very well, but against Benfica it will be a different story.

Benfica coach Fernando Santos was not satisfied with the team's display, even if the result was beyond reproach.

It was a great result for us against a top side in Benfica and we will take a lot of confidence from this into the semi-final with Atletico.

Oblak has also been linked with moves to Aston Villa and Portuguese outfit Benfica but he refused to say where he is heading.

From then until the end of the half, Porto laid siege to Benfica's goal.

With Ramires, Benfica's Brazil midfielder, set to move to Stamford Bridge, Ancelotti has his full compliment of 17 senior overseas players.

The Argentinian player, Pablo Aimar, will be presented on Monday as the new Benfica player.

However, the veteran coach was quickly back to winning ways after taking over at Benfica the following season.

If he is out next week, he will not play against Benfica so he will certainly not play for England.

I haven't seen much of Benfica, but surely Carlo Ancelotti will give us a detailed report.

Inter have reportedly joined Milan and Bayern Munich in the race to sign Benfica defender Nelson.

Once Milan accept this deal, Juventus will turn over Abbiati to Palermo together with now Benfica forward Fabrizio Miccoli.

Fifa have confirmed that both Benfica and Porto could be banned from this season's UEFA Champions League.

Benfica certainly made a mistake in not signing Falcao on two fronts.

I am very concentrated for the game against Benfica, my objective is to repeat the Champions League victory.

This season Benfica have won 11 league games in a row at home since drawing on the opening day, scoring 36 goals in the process.

The deal has not yet been concluded and Benfica would like to discuss Chelsea including players in part-exchange.

Of course I have spoken to Cristiano, Pepe and Carvalho. I'm still a Benfica player but my interest is to sign for Madrid.

Benitez was speaking ahead of Thursday's second leg against Benfica at Anfield, with his side trailing 2-1 on aggregate.

The Bianconeri also face problems with Benfica, who are eager to keep hold of Fabrizio Miccoli after his season there on loan.

Liverpool's clash with Benfica tomorrow night will be their 100th match in the UEFA Cup competition in all its guises.

Yet now they are third, nine points behind Benfica and five behind Braga.

Benfica want to hold onto on - loan Juventus striker Fabrizio Miccoli.

His arrival at Benfica came almost by chance.

Chris Smalling insists United took plenty of positives from Wednesday night's 1-1 draw against Benfica in Lisbon.

Benfica are a good team.

You won't be on the pitch, but how do you see the Uefa Cup fourth round return match against Benfica going?

When Benfica come to Anfield next week they will play the Reds for the 10th time in Europe, equalling the record currently held by Chelsea.

I have come to Madrid on the back of a trophy with Benfica last season and I want to do the same here.

MILAN - The Champions League match at San Siro has finished, Milan beat Benfica 2-1.

Meira arrived in Germany from Benfica in 2002 and became club captain in 2006.

We expected Benfica to start quick when we saw the stadium and their passionate fans.

Currently on-loan at Benfica, Miccoli has been linked with Palermo and Sampdoria, while he has expressed an ambition to play for Lecce.

I can only hope the supporters will react the same against Benfica as they did that night - I am sure they will.

Benfica couldn't have picked a better time to yield a comeback to their winning ways.

In the 1963 Champions Cup15 played against Benfica Lisabona, Milan won 2-1 with two goals of the Brazilian Jose Altafini.

But Jose Iribarren, who is Gaitan's agent, insists his client is happy at Benfica.

Do you know how many times Porto kids have played against Benfica at 16 years old?

According to this report, United are interested in Benfica's "wing wizard" Nico Gaitan