Benfica picked up a comfortable home win on their Champions League opening fixture this midweek by overcoming new boys, FC Astana. It was not an easy task for the Portuguese outfit to overcome their opponent though, especially during the first 45 minutes which saw both teams drawing 0-0.

Late former Portugal and Benfica star, Eusebio was given the honor of being interment into the country's National Pantheon, which is a first time ever situation for any footballer in that nation.

Russian side, Zenit Saint Petersburg making a bright start in their Champions League group stage campaign after snatching an important away win over Benfica. Playing away from home didn't stop Zenit from playing their usual attacking football and that positive approach was rewarded with an opening goal from Hulk after just five minutes.

Benfica are preparing themselves for another exciting new season by participating in the annual Emirates Cup competition along with Arsenal, Valencia and AS Monaco. Although it's nothing more than just a friendly tournament, Benfica boss, Jorge Jesus, believes that the Emirates Cup can be a launching pad for his team as they're set to start their new season soon.

Spain regain their domination in Europe top flight football this season as after having two La Liga teams in Champions League final, Sevilla won the Europa League on midweek after defeating Benfica.

Juventus' dream in getting into Europa League final stage was shut out as they were eliminated by Portuguese outfit, Benfica on Thursday. Having to chase a 2-1 deficit from the first meeting, Juve immediately set off into an attacking mode since kick off.

Benfica picked up a precious first leg lead over Juventus on their Europa League semifinals battle on Thursday at Estadio Da Luz. The home side made a bright start on that match as they got themselves in front after only three minutes of play through Ezequiel Garay's header.

Benfica secured their passage into the semifinals stage of Europa League after successfully snatching a home win over AZ Alkmaar on Thursday. Already leading 1-0 in the first leg meeting, Benfica still looking aggressive in their second battle as they immediately pour forward since kick off.

Benfica took control of the first leg of their Europa League quarter finals battle after defeating home team, AZ Alkmaar on Thursday. The visitor were not having it easy though especially early on as AZ were pouring forward vigorously since kick off.

Europa League may still considered as the second major club football competition in Europe after Champions League, but that situation will definitely change when one of your favorite teams are being a part of the later stages of that competition.

UEFA Europa League: SL Benfica vs Tottenham Hotspur FC Final Score : 2 - 2 Aggregate : 5 - 3 Stadium: Estadio Da Luz Attendance: 40,000 Referee: D. Skomina Assistants: B. UI, G.

Europa League Tottenham Hotspur FC 1-3 SL Benfica - 13.03.2014 Referee: Jonas Eriksson Attendance: 34,283 Stadium: White Hart Lane (London, England) Lineups: Tottenham Hotspur: Lloris(g); Kaboul, Verthongen, Naughton, Walker(Rose); Lennon, Paulinho, Sandro(Bentaleb), Eriksen, Kane(Soldado); Adebayor Benfica: Oblak(g); Luisao, Garay, Guilherme Siqueria, Silvio; Ruben, Fejsa, Sulejmani(Perez); Rodrigo(Lima), Cardozo(Gaitan), Markovic Tottenham Hotspur suffered a disappointing defeat in the first leg of their Europa League fixture against Benfica as Tim Sherwoon men got beaten 3-1 at home.