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Guest Post : How does it feel inside the Classico
[The following post was submitted by Mike Martyns, one of our fans who was at the derby, it is an account of his feelings during the game – You can find Mike’s site here and his twitter feed here] I arrived at the Estádio da Luz regretting having missed the always spectacular opening flight of eagle Vitória, but still in time to be a part of the stadium-wide choreography. Despite the nagging rain, the supporters were shouting for their teams and the pitch looked in perfect condition. The atmosphere was simply breathtaking and...
read morePodcast 191 – One for One
We start off by looking at the Classico, a game that Benfica should have won but squandered the opportunity to put porto away in the title race. We discuss Benfica’s lack of effectiveness, which had been paramount in the 13 game win streak. We talk about Jonas’ inability to show up in the important games for Benfica, and how Gaitan and Pizzi were also ineffective. Also a topic, Rui Vitoria’s read of the game, which included a late game substitution of Salvio, who hadn’t seen action yet this season. In the second half...
read morePodcast 190 – Time to go to Work
In this week’s episode…. We open up the pod by looking at this past weekend’s game against Belenenses.. We discuss Mitroglou’s emergence as a starter, Pizzi’s ever present influence and the debut of Lindelof. In the second half, we preview the game against porto in detail, by discussing the timing of this classic, considering both teams’ moments and how crucial this game is for both teams. Lastly we look ahead to Benfica’s UCL first leg game against Zenit. and answer your twitter questions. thanks for...
read morePodcast 189 – Transfer Window Closed
In this episode…. We start off by recapping Benfica’s 4-1 win against Moreirense. An effective victory, and the sense that the team is coming into their best phase of the season. We discuss when Nelson Semedo will return to the starting 11, Mitroglou’s worth, and Jonas Pistolas plight for the Golden Boot. After the break, we take a look at Benfica’s activity in the winter transfer window, and Carrillos signing for next season and how he will affect the team in terms of depth. Lastly we take a look at Benfica’s...
read morePodcast 188 – Goals Galore
In this episode…. We look back at Benfica’s win against Arouca at Estadio da Luz. A comfortable win that started getting built early in the game. We discuss the importance of Gaitan, and how Renato Sanches and Pizzi have transformed this team. We also discuss Samaris emergence in the absence of Fejsa and the Jonas and Mitroglou incident in the third goal. Next up, we look at Benfica’s win against Moreirense for the League Cup that clinched Benfica a spot in the semis of the competition. We touch up on Semedo, Talisca,...
read morePodcast 187 – if IFS and ANDS were Pots and Pans
On this week’s episode…. We talk a look back at Benfica’s win against Estoril, a game that solidified the team’s consistency, and that could very well have been the momentum builder the team has been working towards. We discuss Vitoria’s recent game reads, and his key substitutions. Next we discuss Benfica’s game against lower tier Oriental, in a game in which Rui Vitoria gave playing time to some of the less used players, as well as promoting the return of Nelson Semedo, who missed most of the first half...
read morePodcast 186 – Half Way Point
In this week’s episode… We look back at both matches against the two Madeira teams, Maritimo and Nacional. Benfica beat Maritimo convincingly at the Luz by the score of 6-0, and then traveled to Madeira to face Nacional, in game that was postponed to be played the next day due to the usual visibility problems created by the always present fog. We discuss the individual performances of Jonas, Almeida, Fejsa and the sudden emergence of Carcela, who is making a strong case for a starting spot on Vitoria’s team. In the second...
read morePodcast 185 – A Shot in the Castle
In the first podcast of 2016 we start the podcast by looking at Benfica’s first game of this year’s league cup against Nacional at Estadio da Luz. An ugly game with the desired effect, as Jimenez grabs the winner as the game closed out. Following the League Cup game Benfica was in action in the birth city against Guimaraes, a crucial game considering that our direct opponents were also playing each other. A tough game from a Guimaraes team who was very physical. Benfica managed to unlock the Guimaraes defense, and get the 3...
read moreBonus Podcast – Highlights and Low Lights
Some highlights from the first third of the season…. Enjoy!
read morePodcast 184 – Santa Comes Early
In this week’s episode…. We recap the the Rio Ave win this past weekend, look ahead to the League Cup, and discuss the very busy month of January for Benfica. thanks for listening, please subscribe via Itunes, Stitcher Radio, or RSS Feed. Happy Holidays
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