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Benfica favourites for Europa League, according to supercomputer

According to Record, a supercomputer makes Benfica the big favourites for the Europa League, while Martin O'Neill sees them capable of winning both the league and the competition.

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Benfica are the main contenders for victory in the Europa League, reports A Bola. A supercomputer even names them as the big favourites, according to Record.

Martin O'Neill, quoted by Maisfutebol, believes the Portuguese club are capable of winning the Portuguese league and the Europa League. Before Thursday's meeting with Celtic, he said, according to Bola na Rede, that Benfica are among the favourites for the competition.

Benfica have six wins in European competitions this season, making them the fourth most prolific team, according to Bola na Rede.

Sources

  1. A BolaBenfica volta a ser o principal candidato a vencer a Liga Europa (new window)abola.pt
  2. Bola na RedeBenfica à porta do pódio das equipas com mais vitórias nas provas europeias em 2026/27: eis quem está melhor que as águias (new window)bolanarede.pt
  3. RecordSupercomputador coloca Benfica como o grande favorito a conquistar a Liga Europa (new window)record.pt
  4. MaisfutebolMartin O’Neill: «O Benfica é capaz de vencer a Liga portuguesa e a Liga Europa» (new window)maisfutebol.iol.pt
  5. Bola na RedeMartin O’Neill e Viljami Sinisalo em antevisão ao Benfica x Celtic: « São um dos favoritos a vencer a Europa League» (new window)bolanarede.pt
  6. RecordMartin O'Neill: «Benfica é um dos favoritos a vencer a Liga Europa» (new window)record.pt