SL Benfica: Experience the passion of one of Portugal's most decorated clubs. Secure your tickets and witness the excitement at Estádio da Luz.
Sport Lisboa e Benfica, affectionately nicknamed 'O Glorioso', is one of Portugal's most decorated and traditional sports entities. Founded on February 28, 1904, by a group of football enthusiasts led by Cosme Damião, the club quickly established itself as a dominant force in the Portuguese football scene. Their home, the imposing Estádio da Luz, inaugurated in 2003 and with a capacity exceeding 64,000 seats, is not just a stadium but a temple where the passion of thousands of 'Benfiquistas' overflows at every match.
SL Benfica's trophy cabinet is a testament to its greatness: it holds a record 38 Primeira Liga championships, 26 Portuguese Cups, 8 League Cups, and 9 Portuguese Super Cups. Their golden era in Europe came in the 1960s when, led by the legend Eusébio, they conquered two consecutive European Cups (1961 and 1962), achievements that cemented their international prestige. Furthermore, the club has been a runner-up in several European finals, demonstrating its consistent competitiveness at the highest level.
Beyond men's football, SL Benfica is a multi-sport club with successful sections in basketball, handball, futsal, volleyball, and roller hockey, among others. Its youth academy, the Benfica Campus in Seixal, is renowned for developing world-class talent. The historic rivalry with Sporting CP (Derby da Capital) and FC Porto (O Clássico) generates some of the most exciting and followed matches in European football. Attending a Benfica match is to immerse oneself in a tradition of pride, passion, and historic moments, a complete experience for any sports fan.
The draw held in Monaco on August 28th placed Benfica against teams like Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Bayer Leverkusen in the league phase.
The team won on matchday 4 of the Liga Betclic with goals from Schjelderup and Dedic, continuing their strong start to the season.
Benfica confirmed the signing of 21-year-old Croatian striker Franjo Ivanović, strengthening their attack for the new season.
Benfica announced the contract extension of its captain, Nicolás Otamendi, ensuring his leadership in defense for another season.
After defeating Fenerbahçe 1-0 in the second leg of the play-offs, Benfica secured their spot in the main European club competition.
A total of 18 players, including Otamendi, António Silva, and Richard Ríos, will join their national teams for the September FIFA window.
Benfica has announced the permanent transfer of the young midfielder Hugo Félix to Tondela, where he will continue his career.
Colombian defensive midfielder Richard Ríos, signed from Palmeiras, was officially presented as a new Benfica player.
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