SL Benfica
About SL Benfica in Champions League 2025/26
SL Benfica represents 🇵🇹 Portugal in the Champions League 2025/26 season. Placed in Pot 2, they will face 8 opponents across the league phase - 2 from each pot, one at home and one away.
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📜 SL Benfica History
SL Benfica is Portugal's most decorated club and one of the most supported teams in the world. The 'Águias' (Eagles) have a glorious history that includes being one of the dominant forces in European football during the 1960s under the legendary Eusébio.
Founded: 1904
🏟️ Estádio da Luz
🏆 European Competition Record
Benfica won the European Cup twice (1961, 1962) with Eusébio and Béla Guttmann, but a supposed 'curse' from Guttmann has seen them lose seven subsequent European finals. They remain regular Champions League participants.
⚔️ Potential Opponents
SL Benfica will face 2 teams from each of the other pots (1 home, 1 away). Here are all possible opponents:
Pot 1
Pot 3
Pot 2 Companions
These teams share Pot 2 with SL Benfica:
🇵🇹 Portugal Teams in UCL
Due to country protection rules, SL Benfica can face a maximum of 2 opponents from Portugal.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many European Cups has Benfica won?
Benfica won the European Cup twice, in 1961 and 1962, both under coach Béla Guttmann with legendary striker Eusébio.
What is the Guttmann curse?
After winning the 1962 European Cup, coach Béla Guttmann reportedly cursed Benfica, saying they would never win a European title again. Benfica has since lost seven European finals.
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