Primeira Liga play on Saturday includes Benfica hosting Santa Clara Azores at 3:30 PM ET. Benfica ended up with a draw on August 30 against .... ️ Watch Benfica vs Santa Clara Live Stream I like physical football, I have no problem with that, we play that, other teams play that, but in that game very often people put too much in. Weghorst ended the game with zero shots, zero touches in the opposition box and fewer than 50 per cent of his aerial duels won, which outlined the toothless nature of a Burnley attack that relied on his prowess in the air. Despite having played three games more, they are now level on points with 17th-placed Everton and have given themselves hope of producing an unlikely escape. Doing so would mean they can not only hold on to the talent currently in their squad but also build on it. Failing to do so will mean the vultures begin circling in hope of taking away the star names. Romelu Lukaku scored the opener for the Blues before Kai Havertz converted the winning penalty in the 117th minute. Dortmund will likely net a huge return on their initial €20m (£17m/£23m) investment in Haaland since snapping him up from Red Bull Salzburg in January 2020, with the Norwegian scoring a staggering 80 goals in his first 79 appearances. Santa Clara vs Benfica Live Score and Match Stats Santa Clara vs Benfica Live In-Play Match Statistics with team line-ups, results, shot on goals, corner kicks and goal kicks. By Tuesday, interim to the interim, Michael Carrick was steering the team to a crucial win at Villarreal, which sent United into the last-16 of the Champions League. In total, Aaronson has earned 15 caps for the U.S. and is expected to be a major part of the team's plans for upcoming matches against El Salvador, Canada and Honduras. But they have not had a national team to rally around. The women's team has been uber successful but the men's team hasn't broken that threshold. When we do the analysis, we see who the opponents are defending, everybody does that. “You cannot do it without intensity but it is all credit to Pete and his boys. Potter: 'We were amazing' Graham Potter understandably felt the decision to disallow a Sadio Mane goal for handball with the score 2-0 was pivotal in Brighton's comeback, with the Seagulls given a lifeline by that decision which they grasped with both hands. But I would be more worried if I was the manager than Kane and I would say he has just lost a bit of form. There are no replays in the FA Cup semi-finals, and the ties will be decided by extra-time and penalties. Speak to those who have studied his teams closer than anyone else and it seems that the 41-year-old Catalan has spent his time practising precisely what he has long preached. What the managers said Ross County manager Malky Mackay: I'm a little frustrated we didn't capitalise on the three or four fantastic chances to put the game to bed. The most recent reports claim that Miedema has held talks with several clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona. Tottenham delivered one of their best defensive displays this season at Everton whilst their work-rate was also much improved, covering the most amount of distance in any of their games this season. Santa Clara vs. Benfica (Feb 16, 2025) Live Score Live coverage of the Santa Clara vs. Benfica Portuguese Primeira Liga game on ESPN, including live score, highlights and updated stats. Liverpool vs Manchester United, Tuesday 8pm, live on Sky SportsStream this game with a NOW pass | Get Sky SportsDownload the Sky Sports AppWatch free clips during game and highlights after FTThe current state of both these teams can be seen through the match prices for this one. But the manner in which they did it made a lasting impression on Rangnick, a bewildered figure in central midfield. Manchester City have had players missing, many players missing over the last two to three years and have had to cope with it. Head coach Eddie Howe has hinted he may freshen things up after hard-fought wins over Leicester and Crystal Palace in the last week, but full-back Kieran Trippier (fractured metatarsal) and striker Callum Wilson (Achilles/calf) are still out. Robert Lewandowski's hat-trick was his second in the Bundesliga this season Lewandowski made it 3-0 before completing his hat-trick late on. Our destiny is in our hands, win our games and we will be there. Guardiola confirmed after the game that Dias will miss the rest of the season through injury, with Kyle Walker and John Stones also unavailable for the remaining matches. Substitute Will Vaulks then secured the win when he drove in from close range five minutes from the end. Not for the first time this season his side appeared to be 'gone' from this season's Champions League. The win keeps up the pressure on Premier League leaders Manchester City, who were seven points clear before they kicked off their evening game at home to Tottenham. Alongside him, there's usually Lautaro Martinez who Jurgen Klopp described as one of the most exciting strikers in the world. However, the Argentine did not register a single goal or assist in the group stage and has failed to score in his last six consecutive Serie A games. In helping City lift the Premier League in 2018, the midfielder revealed how a vegan diet and mindfulness exercises helped him grow both on and off the pitch. A City winner looked nailed-on but credit to Ralph Hasenhuttl's team, they regained organisation and held on valiantly for their point. Pep Guardiola joked afterwards: They are too good up front! Raheem Sterling pulled City level but had Neymar stuck away his one-on-one chance, it would have been PSG 2-1 up going into the final quarter of the match. With a solid shape, and with Sunderland enjoying most of the possession after a frenetic start, it seemed as though Darren Moore's Wednesday might have set up to come away without defeat rather than chase a lead. To be honest, I was positively surprised by the physical state, intensity and performance of the players. I didn't expect us to play at that level after only one-and-a-half training days together with them. Diallo's statement, released by her lawyer, denounced a totally artificial suggestion of a rivalry between her and Mrs Kheira Hamraoui that would explain why she would target her team-mate. The keeper's last senior game came on loan at Dumbarton in December 2020 when he let in four against Montrose. And there is also the allure of taking on a challenge far from Napoli, the only club he has ever called home. In my opinion there is a lot of space for improvement for this team, in every single player. It's not easy because in two days we prepare for this game against Everton. A great night. Guardiola: We deserve it but we are in troubleIn the second half, they were better than us and we were lucky we did not concede, Guardiola told BT Sport. The comprehensive nature of the 2-0 home defeat by Manchester City immediately before the international break made the result, in its own way, as demoralising as the record 5-0 home loss to Liverpool a fortnight before. How the teams lined up | Match statsPremier League table | FixturesGet Sky Sports | Live football on Sky SportsAs a result, Marcelo Bielsa's team have moved five points above the relegation zone, while Palace sit just a point above their opponents after back-to-back league defeats. Bidders given extra time to table final offers for ChelseaChelsea 1-3 Real Madrid - Match reportSurprisingly, we lacked structure in our last game. It's difficult when they defend so deep. We had the chances to arrive and score. Unfortunately we cannot score. What did Xhaka get booked for?In the final minute of the first half at Villa Park, Xhaka goes to ground on the left-hand side of the Aston Villa box following a challenge by Buendia which is deemed to be fair. Steven Gerrard strolled down the tunnel with barely a backward glance or a moment's acknowledgement for the Liverpool fans so keen to serenade their legendary former captain. Not limited to merely carrying out defensive midfield duties, he is as effective in the opposition half and attacking areas, if not more effective. They need to be producing these performances on a consistent basis. Leeds will make their own chances.