Europa League 2013/14

Valencia beating Sevilla 3-0, sounds like an exciting match as well, but I'm watching Juve vs Benfica. Still 0-0 but not a bad game at all!
I really like Jonas (Valencia), a relatively late boomer so to speak, but has been doing very well since going to Europe.

Wow. Markovic sent off after being subbed... he'll be sorely missed if Benfica do make it to the final, this young fella is an incredible player from what I've seen of him.
Vucinic also sent off without even playing.

And Sevilla scores in the 94th minute! Unreal. Valencia 3-1 Sevilla.

And Sevilla scores in the 94th minute! Unreal. Valencia 3-1 Sevilla.

Insane. Couldn't watch either match, but happy for Sevilla. Mbia, of all people, with two goals over the two legs.

Benfica!

That moment when you see the corrupt Juventus complaining about Clattenburg ... hahaha!

I thought Clattenburg had a good game last night, Juve were very insipid if front of goal.

What about Markovic? Does anyone watch him on a regular basis? How good can he become? Only 20 years of age but every time I watch him, he impresses me. Showed amazing work rate for an attacking player.

What about Markovic? Does anyone watch him on a regular basis? How good can he become? Only 20 years of age but every time I watch him, he impresses me. Showed amazing work rate for an attacking player.

Think our resident Benfica member hopes he comes to us Diego.  Can't remember his user name but he posts in Ilori's thread occasionally and has made comment about Markovic recently maybe in the transfer thread.

loved Unai Emery's celebration, the man's a F***ing basketcase !

What about Markovic? Does anyone watch him on a regular basis? How good can he become? Only 20 years of age but every time I watch him, he impresses me. Showed amazing work rate for an attacking player.

He was born in 94 but plays as if he had 25 years.
He grew up a lot this season defensively. Benfica play 4-4-2 then ends have to defend a lot and still be available to attack. And he has reached that level.

Too much speed, good technique makes good decisions and has ... tomatoes.
When he arrived the media said he already came with an agreement with Chelsea. I do not know if this is true. I hope he can stay here a long time. At 20 years shows more than Di Maria or Gaitán showed when they arrived.

He is a real talent.

I already posted about him:

Lazar Markovic is watched by Liverpool chief scout as Reds join Chelsea in chase for Benfica star

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2577487/Liverpool-join-hunt-Benfica-star-previous-Chelsea-target-Markovic.html


20 years old. He will be top top player.

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Europa League Final kicks off in 15 minutes on ITV4.

Reported targets Guilherme Siqueira and Nicolas Gaitan are in the Benfica line-up, with Alberto Moreno and Ivan Rakitic in Sevilla line-up.

Townsend again: FFS.

What a run by Rakitic.  Cracking player.

Poor Benfica

Dreadful pens Res.

Tell me about it - I don't get the stuttering run-up.

Can someone tell me why players even attempt them when it has at least a 90% failure rate?

He was born in 94 but plays as if he had 25 years.
He grew up a lot this season defensively. Benfica play 4-4-2 then ends have to defend a lot and still be available to attack. And he has reached that level.

Too much speed, good technique makes good decisions and has ... tomatoes.
When he arrived the media said he already came with an agreement with Chelsea. I do not know if this is true. I hope he can stay here a long time. At 20 years shows more than Di Maria or Gaitán showed when they arrived.

He is a real talent.

I already posted about him:

If we buy him I'd be delighted, he's one of a kind. His attitude, skill, work rate, pace... everything. He'd be perfect for Liverpool.
Didn't know Liverpool are thinking about buying him, when I saw him I just thought he's the type of player we need.

Tell me about it - I don't get the stuttering run-up.

Can someone tell me why players even attempt them when it has at least a 90% failure rate?

Them pens last night were embarrassing and stupid to watch.