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Episode 606 – Almost Gone with the Wind
Benfica survived a massive test of grit and character in the Azores, coming from behind to defeat CD Santa Clara 2–1 courtesy of a six-minute masterclass from Gianluca Prestianni and Vangelis Pavlidis! That follows an emphatic 4–1 European away victory over AC Omonia in Cyprus, which leaves the Glorioso standalone 1st in the UEFA Europa League table! Listen Here
read moreEpisode 605 – 30 Minutes a Benfica
Welcome back to Talking to the Doll! 🦅🔴 Benfica put on a European clinic at the Estádio da Luz, sweeping past Scottish champions Celtic FC 4–1! Jhon Durán ran riot with a brace, Alexander Bah found the scoresheet, and Vangelis Pavlidis came off the bench to add the exclamation point. Tonight, we break down the tactical superiority against Celtic, analyze Gianluca Prestianni’s breakout creative form, discuss Davinson Sánchez transfer links, and preview Thursday’s Europa League trip to Cyprus to take on AC...
read moreEpisode 604 – We Missed You
We recap the 2–0 win over Vitória SC at the Luz: Dahl’s opener, Sudakov & Echeverri super-sub magic, and zero shots on goal conceded! Plus, previewing Thursday’s Europa League clash vs. Celtic at da Luz and our favorite historical milestones. Listen here
read moreEpisode 603 – Two Weights, Two Measures
🔴 Welcome to tonight’s LIVE edition of The Benfica Podcast! We are breaking down everything from a chaotic weekend in Portuguese football, starting with the bitter 3-1 defeat to FC Porto at the Estádio do Dragão. What was Lenglet thinking? Did the tactical switch work? Where does the squad stand in the title race? Plus, on this very day, the Benfica Campus celebrates 20 YEARS of excellence—we discuss the legacy, the massive €120M adidas renewal, Listen here
read moreEpisode 602 – Ugly Ducklings
A night that will live forever in Benfica lore! The Eagles traveled to the iconic San Siro and conquered AC Milan 2–0 on Matchday 1 of the UEFA Europa League, earning the club’s first-ever competitive victory over the Italian giants! Tonight, Alfredo, Cristiano, and Dave break down the tactical triumph in Milan, analyze Sunday’s 3–1 comeback win over Gil Vicente, and look ahead to Sunday’s massive top-of-the-table Clássico against FC Porto at the Estádio do Dragão. In Tonight’s Show: 🇮🇹 Milan 0–2 Benfica Masterclass: Dodi...
read moreEpisode 601 – Scheldranni
Welcome back to Talking to the Doll! 🦅🔴 Benfica took care of business in style over the last four days, following up a 3–0 victory at Marítimo with a commanding 4–0 win away at Moreirense earlier today! Tonight, Alfredo, Cristiano, and Dave break down both road masterclasses, analyze the link-up play between Gianluca Prestianni and Andreas Schjelderup, and discuss squad rotation as Marco Silva gears up for Gil Vicente at the Catedral and next Wednesday’s massive UEFA Europa League opener against AC Milan at San Siro! In Tonight’s...
read moreEpisode 600 – Time to Go to Work
On Tonight’s Show: 🇩🇰 AGF Aarhus 2nd Leg Review: Handling the Danish test and advancing 6–2 on aggregate. 🇵🇹 SL Benfica 2–1 Estoril Recap: Pavlidis and Lenglet score; João Palhinha makes his debut in red. 🔄 Full Transfer Window Review: Breaking down every signing and departure—Claudio Echeverri, João Palhinha, Souffian El Karouani, Circati, Kamiński, Sudakov, Dedić, António Silva, and Florentino. 🇪🇺 Europa League League-Phase Draw: Detailed breakdown of all 8 fixtures from Milan to Alkmaar. 🌴 Marítimo Match Preview: Tactical keys, island...
read morePalhinha
What Benfica Fans Can Expect Elite Ball-Winning & Dual Dominance: Palhinha provides an immediate defensive screen ahead of the backline, consistently winning ground duels and intercepting counter-attacks. Reunion with Marco Silva: Having thrived as Marco Silva’s tactical anchor in England, Palhinha brings proven familiarity to Silva’s high-pressing 4-2-3-1 structure, freeing creative players to advance. Set-Piece & Aerial Presence: Standing at 1.90 m, he delivers authority defending defensive dead-ball situations while...
read moreEpisode 599 – Europa League Sandwich
Welcome back to Talking to the Doll! 🦅🔴 European knockout pressure is at its peak! After facing Danish side AGF Aarhus at the Catedral in the first leg of our UEFA Europa League Play-Off, the crew reconvenes to break down the tactics, player performances, and what Marco Silva needs to adjust ahead of the decisive trip to Denmark. Plus, we turn our attention domestically as Benfica prepares to host GD Estoril Praia at the Estádio da Luz! Tonight, Alfredo, Cristiano, and David cover: 🇩🇰 AGF Aarhus 1st Leg Breakdown: How Benfica handled Aarhus’...
read moreEpisode 598 – Belly Full
What a response from Marco Silva’s men! After punching our ticket to the UEFA Europa League play-offs with a professional showing at Tynecastle against Hearts (7–2 agg), Benfica bounced back from the Matchday 1 draw in the most emphatic way possible—annihilating Casa Pia 7–0 away from home! Tonight, the crew breaks down: ⚽ The 7-Goal Blitz vs Casa Pia: Pavlidis’ blistering 7-minute hat-trick, Prestianni’s continued red-hot form, and Jhon Durán making an immediate impact off the bench. 🛡️ Tactical Stability: The first domestic...
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