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.

Argentina redeeming their disappointing friendly defeat against Brazil last weekend by destroying Hong Kong on Tuesday. Tata Martino's men immediately put on an aggressive approach in that tie as they got themselves in front after 19 minutes through Ever Banega.

Portuguese outfit, Benfica confirming their passage into the next round of Europa League campaign this season after they bagged a comfortable home victory over PAOK FC this past midweek.

Portuguese side, Benfica dramatically missed out on a spot for UEFA Champions League knock out stages despite successfully grabbing a home win over group leader, Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday.

The 2013 year has just arrived and not all the leagues in Europe have already re-started their competition, but quality goals already occurred with Nicolas Gaitan's goal for Benfica in their recent league match against Estoril can be considered as the best one so far in the new year. Gaitan scored with a flick of his back…