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Jul18

Episode 247 – Swiss Holes

Posted By Alfredo Fumacas on Jul 18, 2017

On this week’s podcast… We look back at the two pre-season games Benfica played in Switzerland. We talk about roster depth in defense, the goalie position, and Sferovic. On the second half of the podcast, we discuss Nelson Semedo’s deal with Barcelona, and look ahead to the remaining preseason, and discuss some transfer...

Jul12

Episode 246 – Season Curtain Raiser

Posted By Alfredo Fumacas on Jul 12, 2017

On the first podcast of the season.. We look at Benfica’s pre-season, we run down the list of players who are at camp, and look at the pre-season calendar. Lastly we look at some of the highlights’ of the season calendar. Go to benficapodcast.com to listen to the audio version of the podcast which has an interview, with Benfica Junior’s goalkeeper CJ dos Santos. Also available on...

May30

Episode 245 – Season Curtain Call

Posted By Alfredo Fumacas on May 30, 2017

On the last podcast of the season.. We look back at Benfica’s win against Guimaraes in the Portuguese Cup final. We discuss pre-game festivities, the usage of VAR, and Benfica’s game. Next up, we recap the season by naming our – MVP, Best Defensive player, Best Offensive player, Most Improved, Revelation player, and Flop. We also grade Rui Vitoria’s job this season. Lastly we look at the confirmed pre-season...

May23

Episode 244 – Gear Gone, but Heart warm

Posted By Alfredo Fumacas on May 23, 2017

On this episode,we look back at Benfica’s last game of the season at Estadio do Bessa. We discuss the poor attitude by Boavista by not allowing Benfica fans into one of the stands with Benfica gear, and we talk about the players who got a chance to be champions. We also discussed some of the key stories of the season, and the introduction of VAR next season. Lastly, we look ahead to the Portuguese Cup FInal against Guimaraes,...