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Benfica give Atlético a run for their money

Friday, December 25, 2015

A 2-1 win against Atlético Madrid was the Eagles stand-out result, though Rui Vitória's Benfica could not quite hold on to claim first place in a competitive Group C.

Nicolás Gaitán was Benfica's star performer
Nicolás Gaitán was Benfica's star performer ©AFP/Getty Images
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