SL Benfica is a Portuguese professional football club based in Lisbon, Portugal. It is one of the most successful clubs in Portugal and has a large fan base worldwide. The club is known for its red and white colors and its eagle emblem.
Founded in 1904 by a group of students from Lisbon
Has won a record 37 Primeira Liga titles, 2 European Cups, and 3 UEFA Cups
Has a bitter rivalry with FC Porto, known as O Clu00e1ssico
Has produced several world class players including Eusu00e9bio, Rui Costa, and Bernardo Silva
Another Portuguese football club with a large fan base and multiple domestic and international titles
Another Lisbon-based football club that is one of the oldest in Portugal and has also won multiple domestic titles
The iconic red and white jersey worn by the team during home matches
A black and white jersey worn by the team during away matches
Various clothing items worn by the team during training sessions
SL Benfica stands for Sport Lisboa e Benfica, which is the full name of the club.
The team's emblem features an eagle, which is a symbol of power and freedom. The eagle is also an important symbol in Portuguese culture.
The club's all-time top goalscorer is Eusu00e9bio da Silva Ferreira, who scored 473 goals during his career with Benfica.
You can buy SL Benfica merchandise on their official website or at authorized retailers.
The team's stadium is called Estu00e1dio da Luz, which translates to Stadium of Light.