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Benfica visit gets Lucho going

Published: Wednesday 10 March 2010, 20.20CET
Former FC Porto striker Lucho González is excited about returning to Portugal with Olympique de Marseille for the first instalment of their UEFA Europa League round of 16 tie against SL Benfica. "There will be around 50,000 fans in the stadium, which is a great atmosphere for a player, so we are here to get a result," said the playmaker, a summer signing after four years at Porto. "It will be a difficult and tight match, with each team trying to play their usual game by keeping possession."
 

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Published: Wednesday 10 March 2010, 20.20CET

Benfica visit gets Lucho going

Former FC Porto striker Lucho González is excited about returning to Portugal with Olympique de Marseille for the first instalment of their UEFA Europa League round of 16 tie against SL Benfica. "There will be around 50,000 fans in the stadium, which is a great atmosphere for a player, so we are here to get a result," said the playmaker, a summer signing after four years at Porto. "It will be a difficult and tight match, with each team trying to play their usual game by keeping possession."
Last updated: 10/03/10 20.48CET

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