Because Benfica's nickname is "Eagle", the club even keeps an eagle as a mascot. On June 3, 2022, 1 1, Benfica won the Champions League group match at the last moment with the advantage of scoring more away goals.
In addition to the main departments of football, it also includes basketball, roller hockey, indoor football, volleyball, handball, water polo, rugby and track and field. The club was founded on February 28th, 1904, formerly known as "Portuguese Sports Club", and changed its name after merging with "Benfica Sports Group" in 1908.
Club profile:
Benfica Club is located in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, a famous coastal city in the westernmost part of the European continent. As the political, cultural and sports center of Portugal, Lisbon is one of the richest cities in Europe, and also has fertile football soil, including Benfica and Sporting Lisbon, two Portuguese super giants.
Benfica Club was founded in February 1904, with a history of 1 18. It is the third oldest club in Portugal this season. The first team was built by last season's Portuguese Super Champion Porto (1893), and the second team was built by 1900.