Country |
Portugal |
Confederation |
UEFA (Europe) |
Founded |
1904 |
Stadium |
Estádio da Luz |
Head Coach |
Roger Schmidt |
FIFA Club World Cup Appearances |
1 (2025 will be the 2nd) |
Best Finish |
Group Stage (2025) |
Domestic Titles |
- Primeira Liga: 38 titles
- Taça de Portugal: 26 titles
- Taça da Liga: 7 titles
- Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 8 titles
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International Titles |
- UEFA Champions League: 2 titles (1961, 1962)
- UEFA Europa League: 0 titles
- UEFA Super Cup: 0 titles
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FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group |
Group C |
Group Stage Fixtures |
- Monday, 16 June: vs CA Boca Juniors (Hard Rock Stadium, Miami) – 18:00
- Friday, 20 June: vs Auckland City FC (Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando) – 12:00
- Tuesday, 24 June: vs FC Bayern München (Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte) – 15:00
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Key Players |
- Rafa Silva (Forward)
- João Mário (Midfielder)
- Nicolás Otamendi (Defender)
- Anatoliy Trubin (Goalkeeper)
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Team History |
Sport Lisboa e Benfica, commonly known as SL Benfica or simply Benfica, is one of the most successful and iconic football clubs in Portugal. Founded in 1904, the club is based in Lisbon and plays its home matches at the Estádio da Luz. Benfica has a rich history of domestic dominance, winning numerous Primeira Liga titles and domestic cups. The club is also known for its historic back-to-back European Cup (now UEFA Champions League) victories in 1961 and 1962. With a passionate fan base known as “Benfiquistas,” the club continues to be a powerhouse in Portuguese and European football. Under the leadership of Roger Schmidt, Benfica aims to build on its legacy and achieve further success on the international stage. |