Sentences with phrase «portuguese side winning»

Not exact matches

Portuguese source Fichajes claim that Chelsea are plotting a move for Fiorentina attacker Steven Jovetic after Blues scouts were sufficiently impressed with the Montenegrin international's efforts in the Serie A side's emphatic win over Catania.

Having fallen just short in the Portuguese league and Cup as well as the Europa League 12 months ago, Jorge Jesus» side are still on course to win all three competitions this time around.

United under Mourinho could well be considered the most likely to be serious challengers for the league title despite their current form and standing, especially given the Portuguese's winning mentality, and considering his side could well be adjusting to his methods still.

The Portuguese tactician paid the price as his side continued to languish in the bottom half of the Premier League table, the season after winning the trophy, as difficulties with the players emerged as one of the main reasons for the decision.

The Portuguese international played a starring role in the first leg meeting in which the Ligue 1 side pulled off a surprise 3 - 1 win in London, giving the Gunners a huge mountain to climb when the two sides clash in the second leg at the Stade Louis II stadium.

The Portuguese coach hailed the Hammers for their style of play, admitting they gave his side a difficult time as they narrowly came away with a 1 - 0 win at Upton Park courtesy of Eden Hazard's header.

The visitors are aiming for their first away win against a top - six side since Jose Mourinho joined the club, while Arsene Wenger is hoping to gain only his second ever win over the Portuguese boss in what will be their 18th duel.

The Brazilian born defender who plays for the Portuguese national side won every domestic trophy possible while playing for Real Madrid including an astonishing three Champions League trophies.

The Portuguese international had a big hand in the French side's Ligue 1 title win and run to the Champions League semi-finals (Tottenham fans, in particular, will have harrowing memories of what he did to them) and despite the hefty transfer fee, this will likely just be the start of a massive overhaul at the Etihad this summer.

The Serbian international has previously played under Jose Mourinho and was a key member of the side when the Blues won the PL title under the leadership of the Portuguese boss in 2014 - 15.

Moreover, he was also a key member of the Euro 2016 winning Portuguese side.

Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo spoke to reporters in the aftermath of his side's comfortable 3 - 0 win over Reading last night, and admitted that he is worried about Diogo Jota, after the Portuguese picked up an ankle knock, as quoted by the Express & Star.

The second leg showed just how much Madrid can struggle without the Portuguese superstar, although this weekend's La Liga win showed that we have plenty of quality throughout the side.

Meanwhile, Benfica player Ola John also said that Newcastle are a very strong side physically so it won't be an easy task for Benfica to beat them, but the Portuguese outfit will try their best to win.

-- Manchester United's record versus Portuguese sides at home in Europe, and especially Benfica, is exceptional: they've never lost to either, winning six of eight versus Benfica (W6 D2 L0) and eight of ten versus Portuguese teams in general (W8 D2 L0).

Liverpool have won both of their home games against the Portuguese side while drawing both of the games out on the road against them.