Benfica Podcast - Talking To The Doll

On this week's podcast... We recap Benfica's win at the Mata Real, look  ahead to Belenenses Sad at Estadio da Luz this friday, and the first leg  of the Portuguese semifinal against Famalicao.On this week's podcast... We recap Benfica's win at the Mata Real, look  ahead to Belenenses Sad at Estadio da Luz this friday, and the first leg  of the Portuguese semifinal against Famalicao.

On this week's episode... We record our 350th episode, and what an  episode, as we got to recap Benfica's win at the Alvalade, which allowed  us to go up 7 points on porto in the table. On the second half of the  podcast we look ahead to Benfica's next Liga Nos match away at P.  Ferreira.

On this week's podcast... We recap both the Aves, and Rio Ave games, and look ahead to the Lisbon Derby against Sporting. P.S. Our audio crapped out at the end of the podcast and we had to cut it short.

On this week's podcast.... We catch you up with a brief recap of the  League Cup and Portuguese Cup games that took place before the end of  the year. We then look back at the difficult game in Guimaraes against  Vitoria, where Benfica was able to come away with the 3 points, despite  not being the best team on the field. Nonetheless the first half goal by  Cervi and a solid defensive effort in the second half was enough to  prolong our 16 game winning streal away from Estadio da Luz. In the  second half of the podcast we discuss Julien Weigl's signing and  transfer rumors that included RDT's possible permanent exit to Spain.  Lastly we look ahead to the month of January and Benfica's next Liga Nos  game against Aves.

On this week's podcast... We start things off by looking back at  Benfica's home match against Famalicao, we then turn our attention to  the two cup games, Braga for the Portuguese Cup, and Setubal for the  League Cup. Before we go we discuss the rumors about Benfica being  interested in Julian Weigl from Dortmund, and the chance to bring back  Nic

On this week's podcast... We look back at the game against Boavista at the Bessa, where Benfica rode the away support wave to get the three points. We then discussed Benfica's last game of the UCL group stages, where Benfica stamped their entry into the Europa League.  We discuss the change in approach by Lage in Europe, and ponder what could have been had this approach been used from the start. Lastly we look ahead to Benfica's home match against this years cinderella team of the Liga Nos, Famalicao. thanks for listening

On this week's podcast... We look back at the Leipzig, Maritimo, and Covilha games. throughout these 3 games Benfica hit peaks and valleys, the disappointing collapse in Germany after being 2-0 into the 90th minute, the trashing of Maritimo at the new pitch at the Luz, and the poor result against second division Covilha for the League Cup. We look at Lage's choices, and decisions, the affirmation of Vinicius as the #1 choice at forward, and Benfica's lack of competence to dispatch a second division team. In the second half of the podcast we look ahead to Benfica's visit to the Bessa, and UCL matchday 6 where Benfica will hope to get into the Europa League as a consolation prize for the miserable UCL campaign.

On this week's episode... With Black Friday upon us, we recap the Vizela  suffered win, the trip to Leipzig that will dictate Benfica's future in  Europe. We also catch up with some renewal news, and cap it off by  looking ahead to Benfica's next Liga Nos game in the new pitch at  Estadio da Luz.

On this week's episode... We look back at Benfica's game in the Azores,  against Santa Clara, discuss the struggles this team has had outside of  Estadio da Luz, ponder what this team's identity is, and how the news of  Mrs Lage's expectancy galvanized the team at half time against Santa  Clara. We also discus the possible incursion by Benfica into the winter  market, talk about the rumors surrounding Yonny Gonzales, and players  who are free that could be a good fit.  We will pause for international  break, and will be back in 2 weeks.

On this week's episode... We go from positive to negative recapping the  visible improvements in the last two games of the Liga Nos against  Portimonense and Rio Ave, to the the continued frustration with the poor  showing's in Europe. We talk about line up changes, conventional  knowledge head scratchers, squad rotation, and youth versus experience.  We finish up by looking ahead by previewing Benfica's next league game  against Santa Clara.

On this week's episode.... We look back at the Lyon and Tondela wins,  discuss the state of the pitch at Estadio da Luz, and look ahead to  Benfica's next games against Portimonense, Rio Ave, and matchday 4  against Lyon in France.

On this week's podcast... After a long international break, we are back  with another episode. This week we look back a Benfica's Portuguese Cup  match against Cova da Piedade, look ahead to UCL matchday 3 against  Lyon, where Benfica must win in order to keep their European hopes  alive, and we cap it off by previewing this weekend's Liga Nos match  away versus Tondela.

On this week's episode... We decided to give voice to the fans to discuss anything related to Benfica.

On this week's podcast.... We look back at Benfica's matches against  Guimaraes for the League Cup, and Vitoria de Setubal for the Liga Nos.  We discuss line up changes, the struggles in the final third, and  Benfica's moment of form. On the second half of the podcast we look  ahead to Benfica's match day 2 in Russia against Zenit, and discuss the  choking of a fan by Luis Felipe Vieira in the AG.

On this week's episode... We look back at Benfica's tough game up in  Moreira de Conegos where a small pitch and a lack of imagination made  for a 90 minute nail biter. Employee of the month Seferovic grabbed the  winning goal in added time when Rafa had tied the game after being down  for most of the half. We also discuss some of Luis Felipe Vieira's  interview, and look ahead to Benfica's domestic matches against  Guimaraes(League Cup) and Setubal for the Liga Nos.

On this week's episode.... After International break, Benfica was back in action both domestically and in Europe. We recap the match against Gil Vicente, and match day one against Red Bull Leipzig at the Luz, and look ahead to this upcoming Saturday's game against Moreirense. In between we discuss line up choices, European approaches, and the 18/19 balance sheet. 

On this week's Benfica podcast.... We start off by recapping Benfica's  win at the Pedreira, discuss the transfer window, turn our attention to  the UCL and Allianz Cup draws and look at Benfica's September schedule

On this week's episode..... We look back at Benfica's loss in the classico against porto. Steve breaks down the game tactically, and explains what when wrong. We also discuss the midfield pairing, and the forward pairing, and think it's time for some changes from Lage's part. Lastly we look ahead to another hard game this weekend, against Braga at the quarry. 

On this week's podcast... We welcome PortugueseSoccer.com  to help preview the Clasico against porto this weekend, but before  that, we recap the Belenenses game, discuss the RDT and Seferovic  partnership, and their lack of goal output. 

On this week's Benfica Podcast..... We look back at another 5 goal  result for Benfica in the opening match of the Liga Nos, look ahead to  Belenenses, and take a quick look at pot 2 where we will be in the UCL