Tonight SL Benfica visits one of the more emblematic Stadium of the football world, Anfield. The stadium belongs to the English team of Liverpool FC. Later more than a football game we hope, we will be able to see a brilliant show, with lots of stars on both sides.
Liverpool FC was formed on the 15th of March 1892. It was at John Houlding's house in Anfield Road that he and his closest friends left from Everton FC, formed a new club. William.E.Barclay, a great football enthusiast, strongly suggested that they should go on with a new name: Liverpool. This historical Club has won along the times, 18 league titles, 7 FA Cups, 7 League Cups, 3 UEFA Cups and 5 European Cups.
Stadium: Anfield (45 000 Spectators)
Local Time: 21:05
Referee: Kuipers (NED)
Rafael Benitez to the Press
We are much stronger than we were few years ago, when Ronald Koeman and his Benfica won here in Anfield. Our team is better and the players feel that here is the oportunity of winning a trophie this season.
Jorge Jesus to the Press
We will make an excelent game tomorrow (today) like we did in Marseilles. Liverpool will initially be very strong but we are aware of that. Our players needed at least more 24 hours to be in better conditions but we intended that the Portuguese League is our main objective. However let’s now focus only on the Europa League game.
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Liverpool FC was formed on the 15th of March 1892. It was at John Houlding's house in Anfield Road that he and his closest friends left from Everton FC, formed a new club. William.E.Barclay, a great football enthusiast, strongly suggested that they should go on with a new name: Liverpool. This historical Club has won along the times, 18 league titles, 7 FA Cups, 7 League Cups, 3 UEFA Cups and 5 European Cups.
Stadium: Anfield (45 000 Spectators)
Local Time: 21:05
Referee: Kuipers (NED)
Rafael Benitez to the Press
We are much stronger than we were few years ago, when Ronald Koeman and his Benfica won here in Anfield. Our team is better and the players feel that here is the oportunity of winning a trophie this season.
Jorge Jesus to the Press
We will make an excelent game tomorrow (today) like we did in Marseilles. Liverpool will initially be very strong but we are aware of that. Our players needed at least more 24 hours to be in better conditions but we intended that the Portuguese League is our main objective. However let’s now focus only on the Europa League game.
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Anfield is mystical for Liverpool FC, the place that already belonged to the “Toffees”, tonight can again be a stage of success for our players, like it was four years ago. Let's all walk with SL Benfica at the end of the game, from Anfield Road till the John Lennon Airport and finally to Portugal, with a smile.
