Consistently finishing in the top three in the Portuguese league, Befica have been recognised as a major force in European club football having played close to 300 games over the last five decades. Be that as it may they have not won a major European Trophy since the heyday of the great Eusebio back in 1962. During the sixties Benfica secured no less than 8 titles. Sadly they slipped off the pace and one only 6 during the seventies.

Founded in February of 1904 The Eagles now play their home games at the Estádio da Luz (The Stadium of Light) which has a capacity of 65,400.

Derby day with crosstown rivals Sporting Lisbon has always been a feisty affair and many at time take on great significance to the destination of most of the competitions in Portugal.

Rui Costa, Maniche, Karel Poborsky and Tiago are just a few other noteables that have played for Benfica over the years.

made it throught to the group stages of the Champions league several times over the last ten years but continually failing to impress beyond that stage.

As a footnote USA wonderkid Freddy Adu is presently plying his trade here.