Other games this week (and the next)

[AG7]

14th May 2014 - Wednesday
1945 BST - Europa League Final - Sevilla v Benfica - Juventus Stadium, Turin, Italy

17th May 2014 - Saturday
1700 BST - FA Cup Final - Arsenal v Hull City - Wembley Stadium, London, England
1700 BST - La Liga Title Decider - Barcelona v Atletico Madrid - Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain

24th May 2014 - Saturday
1500 BST - Championship Playoff Final - Derby v QPR - Wembley Stadium, London, England
1945 BST - Champions League Final - Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid - Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal

And not to forget in between all these finals is our game ... but then I'm sure there'll be a separate thread for this one:

15th May 2014 - Thursday
1600 BST - Post Season Friendly - Al Ain v Manchester City - Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain, UAE
Kickoff is 1900 local time, which is 1600 BST, and this game is LIVE on BT Sports

[Hutch's Shoulder]

Now that my preferred candidates of Wigan (for Uwe) and Brighton (for the away trip) have been knocked out, I'll be cheering for Derby in the playoffs because I can't stand Redknapp.

[Moonchesteri]

Now that my preferred candidates of Wigan (for Uwe) and Brighton (for the away trip) have been knocked out, I'll be cheering for Derby in the playoffs because I can't stand Redknapp.

Same here. But at least Nedum & Shauny will get promoted if QPR win so it's not all bad

[Saul Goodman]

What's up with the Iberian peninsula and the Europa League....

[AG7]

Ref is having a pretty bad game so far ... should have been a penalty for Benefica towards the end of first half ... 0-0 and just starting the second half now.

[lets all have a disco]

Apparently this Bacca character is who Atletico want to sign to replace Costa so far i'm not impressed despite the lack of service.
Gaitan has impressed me so far he looks lively and has plenty of guile,Moreno hasnt played well either but Garay looks decent.

[Saul Goodman]

Ref is having a pretty bad game so far ... should have been a penalty for Benefica towards the end of first half ... 0-0 and just starting the second half now.

And another one just now

[Saul Goodman]

And another one just now

And another

[AG7]

He's (the ref) having a shit game really ... but how are both sides fumbling their chances after chances and making others' defence look so good.

[lets all have a disco]

This is going to penos definately.

Not been the highest quality match i've ever seen.

[Alioune DVToure]

This is going to penos definately.

Not been the highest quality match i've ever seen.

Wonderful defensively.

[AG7]

Penalties it is ...

[lets all have a disco]

This is going to penos definately.

Not been the highest quality match i've ever seen.

Wonderful defensively.

I've watched a team for a season that scored over 100 goals,defensive displays suck ass.

[lets all have a disco]

Seville with some cracking spot kicks.

[AG7]

Benfica is cursed ... truly!

[lets all have a disco]

Benfica is cursed ... truly!

Very poor penalties from Benfica,Seville just smacked every spot kick.

[AG7]

Benfica's Bela Guttman Curse

In 1959, Benfica signed Hungarian coach Bela Guttmann from Porto. In 3 seasons he won two Portuguese league titles, one Portuguese cup, and two European cups. in 1962 he asked Benfica's board for a pay raise and they refused. He angrily left the club and said "Not in 100 years from now will Benfica win a European Cup." They've lost 7 European finals since: 1963, 1965, 1968, 1983, 1988, 1990, 2013.

Make that 8 now and add 2014 to the list!

[carl_feedthegoat]

Benfica's Bela Guttman Curse

In 1959, Benfica signed Hungarian coach Bela Guttmann from Porto. In 3 seasons he won two Portuguese league titles, one Portuguese cup, and two European cups. in 1962 he asked Benfica's board for a pay raise and they refused. He angrily left the club and said "Not in 100 years from now will Benfica win a European Cup." They've lost 7 European finals since: 1963, 1965, 1968, 1983, 1988, 1990, 2013.

Make that 8 now and add 2014 to the list!

If it added up to 23 they would have won them.

[Michigan Blue]

Beto was three yards off his line for the two saves he made in that shootout.

[Hutch's Shoulder]

Benfica's Bela Guttman Curse In 1959, Benfica signed Hungarian coach Bela Guttmann from Porto. In 3 seasons he won two Portuguese league titles, one Portuguese cup, and two European cups. in 1962 he asked Benfica's board for a pay raise and they refused. He angrily left the club and said "Not in 100 years from now will Benfica win a European Cup." They've lost 7 European finals since: 1963, 1965, 1968, 1983, 1988, 1990, 2013. Make that 8 now and add 2014 to the list!

I'm going to put a bet on them to win in 2060 then, although I doubt I'll be around to collect