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Episode 369 – Vietnam Flashbacks
On this week’s episode…Timo joins us as we recap the Rio Ave game where Benfica struggled once again, but ended up sealing the 3 points, perhaps with the help of two opposition red cards. We also recap Benfica’s loss to Santa Clara at Estadio da Luz by the score of 3-4. Last time Benfica gave up 4 goals at the Luz was in 1997, in the middle of the “Vietnam” era. We are now 4 points off the pace for the championship with 6 games left, and playing horrible, non-committal, uninspiring football. The result against...
read moreEpisode 368 – Tourism in Algarve
On this week’s podcast we look back at Benfica’s game against Portimonense, where Benfica decided to take the second half off, and squander a 2 goal advantage. We discuss the possible disconnect between team and coaches, lack of leadership, and Lage being out-coached. We also look ahead to this Wednesday’s match where Benfica will once again benefit from a Porto slip up, and can go even on points.
read moreEpisode 367 – Benfichism
On this week’s episode…As the Liga Nos returned, Benfica was presented with a golden opportunity to take over first place. Entering the game against 14th place Tondela knowing Porto had lost their game, Benfica couldn’t muster enough creativity, ideas, and intensity to beat Tondela at an empty Estadio da Luz. We look back at the game, discuss the team’s performance, Lage’s substitution choices, and wonder why we can see things in the game that Lage misses. We touch up on the the latest “scandal” story...
read moreEpisode 366 – Carlos dos Santos – Playmaker 10
On this week’s episode…. We welcome Carlos dos Santos, who is not only CJ Santos’ dad, but also the co-creator of Playmaker 10 a company that helps your kids navigate the European football waters as a young kid trying their luck abroad. We also spoke to Carlos about CJ’s upbringing and trajectory until he got to Benfica. Luis Felipe Vieira was on BTV this past Monday, we pulled out a few statements from the 90 minute interview and we offer our opinion. Lastly, the Liga Nos is back! Benfica returns to the pitch this...
read moreEpisode 365 – Light at the end of the tunnel
On this week’s episode…..As the season nears its’ return we bring you up to speed on all the latest on the return of the Liga Nos including actual days and times for the next 10 fixtures. Yes, you read correctly, days and times. We also review all the stadiums that have already been approved to hold games on the return. Turning our attention to Benfica, we discuss a variety of topics: midfield shuffle, forward situation, depth of squad to accommodate injuries, among other topics.
read moreEpisode 364 – Sergiu Anton
On this week’s podcast….We welcome Romanian born Sergiu Anton, who had a brief stint with Benfica juniors, training and playing along side players like, Ferro, Ruben DIas, Joao Carvalho, Diogo Goncalves, Alfa Semesdo among others. Sergiu talks about his experience at the Seixal, Braga, and Nacional da Medeira. Sergiu, who is the founder and currently runs Roca Technical Soccer in Canada, also offers some advice to young players who want to make football their life.
read moreBenfica, More than Ever
The following post appeared originally on BenficaIndependente.com We are proud to be one of the founding projects of this site. On March 18, 2020, a state of emergency was declared in Portugal. Given what was happening all over the world, we can hardly say it was a surprise but it was not any less painful. News reports filled with numbers of infected, suspected cases, dead and recovered, But the uncertainty about tomorrow – ours and that of our loved ones -, marked our lives for those days. For a greater good – for individual and...
read moreEpisode 363 T-Minus 3 weeks
On this week’s episode.. We discuss the new information from the Portuguese government to restart the Liga Nos. Testing, monitoring, rules, regulations all have been established to provide safe conditions for the return. We also discuss the possibility of the league being played in only 6 stadiums upon the return. Few transfer rumors also. Stay Safe.
read moreEpisode 362 – The Return
After a short absence we are back doing what we love. On this episode, we discuss the league’s eminent return, as the Portuguese government has authorized the return to training for Liga Nos teams. We discuss the current situation in Portugal, the return of Benfica to training, the plan to restart the league, among other things. We hope you are all staying safe. Liga Nos return planDownload
read moreEpisode 361 – Keaton Parks
On this week’s episode… We welcome Keaton Parks to talk about his young career. From the days in Frisco, to the Big Apple, we discuss his arrival in Portugal, signing with Benfica, making his first team debut, and his return to the United States to play in the MLS. We still had some time to play the player name word association game.
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