Next Game: Benfica vs. Feyenoord - Sunday, July 28 at 8pm in Club Friendlies 1
Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
2 | Arouca | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | Benfica | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | Boavista | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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![Benfica coach Roger Schmidt before the match on April 18, 2024 Benfica coach Roger Schmidt before the match on April 18, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Benfica vs. Feyenoord - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's friendly clash between Benfica and Feyenoord, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
16:06
![Benfica's Joao Neves celebrates scoring their second goal with Petar Musa and Antonio Silva on May 22, 2023 Benfica's Joao Neves celebrates scoring their second goal with Petar Musa and Antonio Silva on May 22, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United receive boost in Ugarte pursuit with PSG 'closing in' on new midfielder
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly closing in on a deal for Benfica midfielder Joao Neves, which could spell good news for Manchester United's pursuit of Manuel Ugarte.
Jul 25, 21:37
![Brentford manager Thomas Frank before the match on December 27, 2023 Brentford manager Thomas Frank before the match on December 27, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Benfica vs. Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's friendly clash between Benfica and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 23, 11:25
![Portugal's Joao Neves on June 22, 2024 Portugal's Joao Neves on June 22, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Have Man United, PSG been handed a boost in Joao Neves pursuit?
Benfica president Rui Costa confirms that the Portuguese club have received a bid for highly-rated midfielder Joao Neves, who has been linked with Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain.
Jul 22, 18:28
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Villa transfer news: Offer to be made for £113m forward once Diaby leaves?
Aston Villa are reportedly weighing up whether to press ahead with an offer for a forward that once cost £113m.
Jul 22, 15:29
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Man United 'plan' second raid on PSG for attacker as Ugarte deal advances
Manchester United are interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain attacker Xavi Simons this summer, according to a report.
Jul 20, 08:21
![Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on May 25, 2024 (IMAGO) Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on May 25, 2024 (IMAGO)](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United transfer news: Red Devils 'agree' personal terms with top target
Manchester United come to an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte over personal terms, according to a report.
Jul 19, 09:17
![Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice on January 20, 2024 Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice on January 20, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsenal 'closely' following three potential midfield partners for Declan Rice
Arsenal are reportedly considering Benfica's Joao Neves and Real Sociedad duo Martin Zubimendi and Mikel Merino as potential partners for Declan Rice in midfield.
Jul 18, 19:17
![Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe pictured on May 25, 2024 [IMAGO] Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe pictured on May 25, 2024 [IMAGO]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United's Mason Greenwood 'moves one step closer' to joining Marseille
Marseille are reportedly edging closer to completing the signing of Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood.
Jul 16, 18:41
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Transfer news and rumours: Lindstrom to Everton, Bernardo to Celtic, Edouard future
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Jesper Lindstrom to Everton, Paulo Bernardo to Celtic and Odsonne Edouard's Crystal Palace future.
Jul 14, 07:12
![Benfica's Joao Neves during the warm up before the match on January 14, 2024 Benfica's Joao Neves during the warm up before the match on January 14, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United pull out of Joao Neves race to focus on Ligue 1 transfer?
Manchester United are reportedly pulling out of the race for Benfica's Joao Neves in order to focus attentions on the capture of Paris Saint-Germain's Manuel Ugarte.
Jul 12, 18:06
![Manchester United's Casemiro reacts on April 7, 2024 Manchester United's Casemiro reacts on April 7, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United 'remain' open to letting 32-year-old leave amid Saudi Arabia interest
Manchester United are reportedly still open to offloading an experienced midfielder amid interest from the Saudi Pro League.
Jul 7, 23:38
![Aston Villa manager Unai Emery before the match on May 9, 2024 Aston Villa manager Unai Emery before the match on May 9, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Aston Villa 'one of three options' for £113m attacker?
Aston Villa allegedly emerge as a surprise candidate to sign a forward that has previously cost £113m.
Jul 5, 15:18
![Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag pictured on February 1, 2024 Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag pictured on February 1, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man Utd transfer news: £59.3m midfielder bid 'rejected' amid PSG competition
Manchester United reportedly see another bid for Benfica midfielder Joao Neves - worth £59m - rejected by the Portuguese giants.
Jul 4, 17:51
![Barcelona's Joao Felix celebrates scoring against Atletico Madrid on December 3, 2023 Barcelona's Joao Felix celebrates scoring against Atletico Madrid on December 3, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix faces huge call as Barcelona 'set out' stance
Barcelona are allegedly not prioritising a return to Camp Nou for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix this summer.
Jul 4, 13:08
![Argentina Under-23s coach Javier Mascherano before the match on February 5, 2024 Argentina Under-23s coach Javier Mascherano before the match on February 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Argentina 2024 Paris Olympics squad: Lionel Messi decision made as two Man City players make cut
Argentina confirm their 18-man football squad for the 2024 Paris Olympics, which includes two Manchester City players, but does Lionel Messi make the cut?
Jul 3, 10:47
![Barcelona's Joao Felix celebrates scoring against Atletico Madrid on December 3, 2023 Barcelona's Joao Felix celebrates scoring against Atletico Madrid on December 3, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Transfer news and rumours: Joao Felix to Benfica, Liam Delap to Southampton, Lewis O'Brien to Luton Town
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Joao Felix to Benfica, Liam Delap to Southampton and Lewis O'Brien to Luton Town.
Jul 3, 08:51
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Man United transfer news: Midfield 'target' rules out move to Old Trafford
Spanish midfielder Fermin Lopez says that he has no desire to leave Barcelona this summer amid interest from Manchester United.
Jun 28, 15:57
![Benfica centre-back Antonio Silva on May 21, 2023 Benfica centre-back Antonio Silva on May 21, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
A look at three centre-backs Real Madrid could sign after Nacho decision
Sports Mole looks at three centre-backs Real Madrid could sign this summer after Nacho's decision to leave Carlo Ancelotti's side.
Jun 26, 11:54
![Barcelona's Fermin Lopez celebrates scoring their first goal on March 12, 2024 Barcelona's Fermin Lopez celebrates scoring their first goal on March 12, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Fermin Lopez addresses Barcelona future amid Manchester United transfer talk
Barcelona's Fermin Lopez says that it is his "clear wish" to stay at Camp Nou amid the recent speculation surrounding his future.
Jun 19, 16:18
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19. Casper Tengstedt