Miami Beach, Florida (May 14, 2013) – Football fans worldwide will be treated to their first taste of a European Cup final this year. The 2012/13 UEFA Europa League final showdown will hit millions of screens around the globe as some of the biggest names in the sport come head to head in Amsterdam, Holland. Check where to watch Benfica vs Chelsea live on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Live Soccer TV provides you with an unrivalled packed list of TV channels lined up to broadcast the UEFA Europa League final across the globe.
Champions will be crowned in Amsterdam on Wednesday. Benfica of Portugal and Chelsea of England are vying to succeed Atletico Madrid as UEFA Europa League winners. It has been a long road for both sides.
The Blues’ adventure began in the UEFA Champions League where they became the first titleholders to miss out on the Round of 16. This misfortune led to the sacking of Roberto Di Matteo and the arrival of Rafael Benitez as interim manager.
Under the ex-Liverpool coach, Chelsea have successfully passed every stage of the UEFA Europa League; they are now a battle away from clinching the trophy. Chelsea are currently on a high. The experience and goals of Frank Lampard, the energy of Juan Mata, the vigilance of Petr Cech, the shock value of David Luiz and the commitment of Fernando Torres are falling into place lately.
Meanwhile, Benfica have thrown themselves in a huge amount of pressure following their recent slips in the Portuguese League title race against FC Porto. To avoid major disappointment this season, the Eagles have no right to fail in the UEFA Europa League final. Unlike in the Primeira Liga where they have dropped behind Porto, Benfica’s fate in Europe depends on themselves.
In the semi-finals, the Eagles exhibited their fighting spirit to stage a comeback victory against Turkey’s fierce Fenerbahçe. Jorge Jesus and his men will need more of that fire to consume Chelsea’s sea of Blues supporters in Amsterdam this Wednesday.
Two years after the Dragons ruled Europe, will the Europa League trophy return to Portugal – this time in the capital, Lisbon?
Where to watch Benfica vs Chelsea live – May 15, 2013
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*Note: The UEFA Europa League final will go live on multiple sports television networks worldwide which include TEN Sports, Al Jazeera Sports, SuperSports and ESPN. If you are located outside Canada, UK and USA, visit the match page to know where to watch Benfica vs Chelsea live on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. You can also get live scores of the UEFA Europa League final right on LiveSoccerTV.com.
