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S.L. Benfica
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NameS.L. Benfica
AltS.L. Benfica logo
Founded28 July 1954
GroundEstádio da Luz
Capacity65,647
LeaguePrimeira Liga

S.L. Benfica is a Portuguese sports club based in Lisbon, Portugal, founded on July 28, 1904, not 1954. The club is best known for its professional football team, which competes in the Primeira Liga, the top division of Portuguese football. S.L. Benfica is one of the most successful and popular teams in Portugal, with a huge following of fans, known as Encarnados. The team has a long history of competing in European competitions.

History

S.L. Benfica was founded by a group of 24 friends, four doctors, four engineers, two professors, one general, one colonel, one navy officer, and 11 others, who met at Restaurante A Brasileira in Lisbon. The club's first football team was formed in 1904 and started competing in local tournaments. In 1925, S.L. Benfica won its first Portuguese Championship, and since then, the team has become a dominant force in Portuguese football. The club has a fierce rivalry with Sporting CP and FC Porto, with whom they contest the Derby de Lisboa and the Clássico, respectively.

Team

The S.L. Benfica team has a strong squad with many talented players, including João Cancelo, Rúben Dias, and Bruno Fernandes, who have all played for the team and gone on to have successful careers. The team is currently managed by Roger Schmidt, a Dutch football manager. S.L. Benfica has a reputation for developing young players through its youth academy, which has produced many talented players over the years, including Eusébio, Luis Figo, and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Stadium

S.L. Benfica plays its home games at the Estádio da Luz, which is located in Lisbon and has a seating capacity of 65,647. The stadium was opened in 2003 and has hosted several UEFA Champions League matches, including the 2009 UEFA Champions League Final. The Estádio da Luz is considered one of the best stadiums in Europe and is known for its electric atmosphere during matches.

Honours

S.L. Benfica has won numerous domestic and international titles, including 37 Primeira Liga titles, 28 Taça de Portugal titles, and 7 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira titles. The team has also won several UEFA competitions, including 2 European Cups and 1 UEFA Europa League title.

European performance

S.L. Benfica has a rich history of competing in European competitions, including the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League. The team has reached the final of the European Cup five times, but has only won the title twice, in 1961 and 1962. S.L. Benfica has also had success in the UEFA Europa League, winning the title in 2013-14.

Current squad

The current S.L. Benfica squad includes players such as Jan Oblak, Nicolás Otamendi, and Darwin Núñez. The team is known for its attacking style of play, which has been implemented by Roger Schmidt, the current manager. S.L. Benfica's squad is considered one of the strongest in Portugal, and the team is expected to compete for domestic and European titles in the coming seasons.

Category:Football clubs in Portugal