Benfica

Benfica

3rd in Portuguese Primeira Liga
Marco Silva agrees to replace José Mourinho as Benfica coach - sources Marco Silva agrees to replace José Mourinho as Benfica coach - sources

Benfica have reached an agreement with Marco Silva to replace José Mourinho as head coach, sources told ESPN's Bruno Andrade.

Benfica: Real Madrid must pay $17M to sign José Mourinho Benfica: Real Madrid must pay $17M to sign José Mourinho

Real Madrid will have to pay Benfica €15 million to sign José Mourinho as coach if Florentino Pérez is re-elected as Madrid president, the Portuguese club said on Thursday.

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Real Madrid just need 'a good coach' amid Jose Mourinho links  - Florentino Pérez Real Madrid just need 'a good coach' amid Jose Mourinho links - Florentino Pérez

Florentino Pérez has insisted that Real Madrid just need "a good coach" to get back to their best -- adding that José Mourinho fits into that category -- saying the current team is good enough to see in "another very important era in Real Madrid history."

Why Mourinho's Real Madrid return is affected by club elections Why Mourinho's Real Madrid return is affected by club elections

The upcoming elections at Real Madrid have delayed the rehiring of José Mourinho, and they could end up paying much more to appoint him as a result.

José Mourinho admits 'there is something' with Real Madrid links José Mourinho admits 'there is something' with Real Madrid links

José Mourinho responds to questions linking the Benfica manager with a return to Real Madrid.

José Mourinho confirms Real Madrid links; will decide next week José Mourinho confirms Real Madrid links; will decide next week

José Mourinho confirmed Saturday that his agent, Jorge Mendes, is in contact with Real Madrid over potentially returning as coach of the Spanish giants for next season.

Arbeloa praises 'world-class and number one' Mourinho Arbeloa praises 'world-class and number one' Mourinho

Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa is full of praise for José Mourinho, amid reports that he could become the next boss of Real Madrid.

Álvaro Arbeloa on 'number one' José Mourinho: I'd welcome him home to Real Madrid Álvaro Arbeloa on 'number one' José Mourinho: I'd welcome him home to Real Madrid

Real Madrid head coach Álvaro Arbeloa has said he would be "very happy" to see José Mourinho return to take charge of the club.

José Mourinho: My Benfica future doesn't depend on Champions League qualification José Mourinho: My Benfica future doesn't depend on Champions League qualification

Benfica coach Jose Mourinho says his future at the club does not depend on the team making it to the Champions League qualifying rounds.

FIFA extends ban for Argentina's Prestianni to World Cup games FIFA extends ban for Argentina's Prestianni to World Cup games

FIFA confirmed a global ban Wednesday for Gianluca Prestianni that will rule the Benfica winger out of two FIFA World Cup games in the United States if he is selected in Argentina's squad.

Liga Portugal Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 FC Porto 34 +48 88
2 Sporting CP 34 +65 82
3 Benfica 34 +49 80
4 Braga 34 +28 59
5 FC Famalicao 34 +13 56
6 Gil Vicente 34 +9 50
7 Moreirense 34 -12 43
8 Arouca 34 -17 42
9 Vitória de Guimar.. 34 -12 42
10 Estoril 34 -3 39
11 Alverca 34 -17 39
12 Rio Ave 34 -22 36
13 Santa Clara 34 -9 36
14 C.D. Nacional 34 -8 34
15 Estrela 34 -18 30
16 Casa Pia 34 -26 30
17 Tondela 34 -28 28
18 AVS 34 -40 21
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
14 Vangelis Pavli.. 22 33 4
21 Andreas Schjel.. 7 28 5
9 Franjo Ivanovi.. 6 25 1

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
18 Leandro Barrei.. 5 31 3
25 Gianluca Prest.. 5 29 3
21 Andreas Schjel.. 5 28 7