Sport Lisboa e Benfica

Sport Lisboa e Benfica, commonly called Benfica or SLB, represents one of the greatest clubs in European football history. Founded in 1904 in Lisbon, the red and white club ranks among the continent's most prestigious and decorated institutions. The Eagles play at Estádio da Luz (Stadium of Light), a mythical 65,000-capacity venue that constitutes one of Europe's finest stadiums and the temple of Portuguese football.

Benfica's trophy cabinet shines nationally with over 35 Portuguese championships, an absolute record, and numerous cups. On the European stage, the club won two consecutive European Cups in 1961 and 1962, a golden era led by legend Eusébio. This epic propelled Benfica to European giant status and remains etched in Portuguese collective memory. The club has also reached several other European finals, confirming their historic standing.

Benfica embodies Portuguese football excellence with an ambitious project combining domestic dominance and European aspirations. The club possesses one of the world's best academies, Seixal, which has produced stars like Bernardo Silva, João Félix, Rúben Dias, and Renato Sanches. The Encarnados maintain the Lisbon derby against Sporting CP and an intense rivalry with Porto, confrontations that captivate all of Portugal and mobilize millions of supporters nationwide.