Benfica are the first side to reach a Europa League final without losing a game, having won six and drawn two of their eight games since dropping into the competition from the Champions League, but history in Europe is not on their side. We have to go back to 1962 for Benficas last continental title - the second of back-to-back European Cup wins - since when the Lisbon giants have had no end of chances to add to their tally. Another interesting fact in Sevillas favour is Benficas lamentable form against Spanish opposition, with their winless run against teams from their Iberian neighbour stretching back 32 years and 14 games. Well see tomorrow night in which way the back four of Benfica can stop Ivan Rakitic, the Croatian midfielder who run for fun :), is adept at turning quickly in possession and either running straight at the defenders, forcing them into a decision, or else splitting a back line with passes for the forwards to run onto.
Posted on: Tue, 13 May 2014 16:50:40 +0000
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