The MetroStars will host Benfica of Portugal in a friendly match June 9 at Giants Stadium. Benfica is one of the top Portuguese clubs, and, after suffering through several subpar seasons, has clinched second place in the Portuguese First Division and a spot in the preliminary round of next season’s European Champions League. The team is managed by Graeme Souness and features Portuguese stars Joao Pinto and Nuno Gomes, as well as English striker Brian Deane and Czech winger Karel Poborsky. Tickets for the match ($14-$29) are available through the MetroStars box office (1-888-4METROTIX) or through TicketMaster (1-201-507-8900). Group rates are available.