The scale of the humiliation might have been even greater but for Angel Di María, Benfica's brilliant Argentinian playmaker who orchestrated the collapse, driving a shot against the crossbar and drawing a couple of exceptional saves from Tim Howard. As it was, Everton returned from Lisbon having suffered their heaviest defeat in European competition. The Guardian
Benfica have built up a formidable list of victims in this impressive stadium; Manchester United and Liverpool have both been knocked out of the European Cup here in recent seasons, but they have rarely devoured their opposition with such relish. The Independent
The most vivid nightmares of David Moyes were re-enacted at the Stadium of Light last night as the manager’s ravaged, motley team were picked apart, thrashed and ultimately embarrassed by a Benfica side that demonstrated grace and menace in equal, epic proportions. The Times
In the end it was just the five for the Eagles, but it could easily have been more on a night that Everton will want to forget in a hurry. The Goal.com
It was a stirring performance from Benfica, particularly their eight South Americans, which augurs well for their pursuit of trophies this season. BBC
Benfica, 5 - Everton, 0
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