| Full name | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicknames | As Águias (The Eagles) Os Encarnados (The Reds) | |||
| Founded | 13 September 2001 (24 years ago) (2001-09-13) | |||
| Ground | Pavilhão Fidelidade | |||
| Capacity | 2,400 | |||
| Chairman | Armindo Cordeiro | |||
| Head coach | Cassiano Klein | |||
| League | Liga Placard | |||
| 2024–25 | Overall table: 2nd Playoffs: Champions | |||
| Website | slbenfica.pt | |||
Sport Lisboa e Benfica (Portuguese pronunciation:[sɨˈpɔɾliʒˈβoɐiβɐ̃jˈfikɐ]ⓘ), commonly known asBenfica, is a professionalfutsal team based inLisbon, Portugal, that plays in theLiga Portuguesa de Futsal, where they are the current champions.
Since its creation in 2001,[1] the team has been a challenger for the domestic championship, and they won at least one trophy per season between 2005 and 2013. In 2006–07 and 2011–12, Benfica won all Portuguese competitions at the time (3). Benfica became the first Portuguese team to win theUEFA Futsal Champions League (then "UEFA Futsal Cup"), in2010, and were ranked first in the competition's ranking two years later.[2]
Benfica is the second-most decorated team in Portugal, with a total 31 trophies: 9Portuguese League titles, 8Portuguese Cups, 4League Cups, 9Super Cups, and 1 UEFA Futsal Champions League.
Established on 13 September 2001, Benfica merged withfutsal team Olímpico and became managed by company MPM on 2 June, with Benfica only providing the facilities, medical staff and kits. This union allowed Benfica to participate in the 2001–02first division.[3][4] In their debut, Benfica were runners-up, losing 3–2 to Miramar Futsal Clube with the decisive goal coming from a future Benfica glory,André Lima.[5] Benfica's notable players in their first season werePortuguese internationals Naná, Vitinho I, Drula and Nelito, who were coached by Alípio Matos.
The following season, with new players such as André Lima,[6] Rogério Vilela,[7]Pedro Costa andArnaldo Pereira,[8] Benfica won their first league title, againstSporting CP,[9] their firstTaça de Portugal,[10] and their firstSuperTaça.[11]
In 2003–04, notable playersCiço andRicardinho joined Benfica.[12] Benfica reached the2003–04 UEFA Futsal Cup final, losing 7–5 on aggregate toInterviu.[13]
In 2004–05, Adil Amarante replaced Alípio Matos and added Nelito, Estrela and Pica Pau.[14][15] Benfica won the Portuguese Cup againstBoavista FC[16] and the second league title against Sporting.[17]
The next season, players such as Wilson, Côco and Sidnei joined Benfica, while Miguel Almeida and Zé Maria left.[18] Benfica lost the Portuguese Cup to Sporting in the Final Four, and then the league.[19][20]
In 2006–07, Benfica improved their squad with new players such asGonçalo Alves,Bebé, Pedro Costa, Zé Maria and Estrela, who returned. Nelito ended his career.[21] Benfica conquered the Super Cup.[22] In May Benfica won another Portuguese Cup[23] and by June another league[24]
In the 2007–08 season, Arnaldo Pereira and Miguel Almeida returned, while Estrela left.[25] Benfica started the season by winning the Super Cup.[26] In January,César Paulo joined Benfica.[27] In March, Adil Amarante left in disagreement with Benfica about his new contract,[28] and was replaced by Beto Aranha,[29] who lead Benfica to their first back-to-back champion titles.[30]
In July 2008, despite being in charge only for four months, Benfica replaced Beto Aranha with former player and coach, André Lima.[31] The only reinforcement was Pedrinho, while Miguel Almeida left.[32] Benfica lost the Super Cup but won the Portuguese Cup,[33][34] and the third league title in a row for the first time.[35]
In 2009–10, Benfica hiredDavi andMarinho,[36] and went on winning their 13th title, the domestic Super Cup.[37]
On 25 April 2010, Benfica became European champions by conquering theUEFA Futsal Cup, after defeatingLuparense by 8–4 in the semi-finals, they beatInterviu 3–2 in the final; Benfica conceded first by Marquinho, butJoel Queirós and then Arnaldo put Benfica in the lead, Interviu equalised byBetão, but Davi in the final minutes sealed the historic victory.[38][39]
In the remainder of the season, Benfica lost the Portuguese Cup toBelenenses and then the league to Sporting.[40][41]
In the 2010–11 season, coach Paulo Fernandes, who had just won the league for Sporting, replaced European champion André Lima.[42] Ricardinho left[43] and was replaced byDiece.[44] Another addition wasDiego Sol who arrived from Belenenses, andTeka from Sporting.[45][46] In this season Benfica lost the Portuguese Cup,[47] and then the league in three matches, despite winning the regular phase.[48] In European competitions, Benfica finished fourth in the2010–11 UEFA Futsal Cup.[49]
In 2011–12, Benfica addedMarcão, Dentinho andBruno Coelho.[50] The season was better than the previous one as Benfica won all three competitions they entered: the Super Cup,[51] Portuguese Cup[52] and the league.[53] Ricardinho returned in January on a 6 month-loan[54] but failed to make an impact, being suspended for three matches in the final.[55][56]
In 2012–13, Benfica hiredVítor Hugo[57]andNené.[58] On 2 September 2012, they won their sixth Super Cup againstModicus (5–3) and tied with Sporting in terms of overall titles (17).[59] After a series of bad results, including an early exit of theUEFA Futsal Cup,[60] Paulo Fernandes was sacked and replaced by João Freitas Pinto.[61] However, Benfica failed to retain the league title, losing 3–1 in the final against Sporting.[62] In the offseason, Benfica did not renew the contract of Davi, Diego Sol, Diece, Marinho and César Paulo, replacing them withRicardo Fernandes, Pablo del Moral, Rafael Henmi, Serginho, Bruno Pinto, Paulinho, Alan Brandi and Ivo Oliveira.[63]
On 14 June 2015, Benfica became Portuguese champions for the seventh time and achieved their seventh double, defeating Sporting on penalties (2–3) in the fourth match of playoffs final.[64][65] Benfica reached the playoff finals without defeat.[66]
In August 2015, Benfica beatAD Fundão 6–3 and won the Super Cup.[67] Benfica won again the Super Cup in October 2016, for a record eighth time, defeating Sporting 3–2.[68] In the end of the season, Benfica beat Burinhosa and won their seventh Portuguese Cup (record).[69] Later on, in January 2018, Benfica won their firstLeague Cup with a 5–2 victory over Sporting.[70]
| Season | 1ª Divisão | Portuguese Cup | League Cup | UEFA Champions League |
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| 2001–02 | 2nd | QF | Not held | — |
| 2002–03 | 1st | Winners | — | |
| 2003–04 | 2nd | 3rd round | Runners-up | |
| 2004–05 | 1st /W | Winners | — | |
| 2005–06 | 2nd /F | Runners-up | Second round | |
| 2006–07 | 1st /W | Winners | — | |
| 2007–08 | 1st /W | 2nd round | Elite round | |
| 2008–09 | 1st /W | Winners | Elite round | |
| 2009–10 | 3rd /F | Runners-up | Winners | |
| 2010–11 | 1st /F | Runners-up | 4th place | |
| 2011–12 | 1st /W | Winners | — | |
| 2012–13 | 2nd /F | QF | Main round | |
| 2013–14 | 1st /SF | Runners-up | — | |
| 2014–15 | 1st /W | Winners | — | |
| 2015–16 | 2nd /F | Runners-up | R1 | 3rd place |
| 2016–17 | 2nd /SF | Winners | R1 | — |
| 2017–18 | 2nd /F | Runners-up | Winners | — |
| 2018–19 | 1st /W | Runners-up | Winners | Elite round |
| 2019–20 | Cancelled due to theCOVID-19 pandemic | Elite round | ||
| 2020–21 | 2nd /F | Cancelled | Runners-up | QF |
| 2021–22 | 2nd /F | Runners-up | Runners-up | 3rd place |
| 2022–23 | 3rd /F | Winners | Winners | 3rd place |
Note: Benfica score is always listed first. H = home ground; A = away
| Season | Competition | Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–04 | UEFA Futsal Cup | 1st Qualification Round Group 8 |  Kaskada Gračanica | 11–0 |
 Athina 90 | 12–0 | |||
 CD Shop Mozart Danilovgrad | 4–2 | |||
| 2nd Qualification Round Group B |  Prato Calcio a 5 | 5–2 | ||
 MNK Split | 7–0 | |||
 Action 21 Charleroi | 5–4 | |||
| Final |  Boomerang Interviú | 1–4 (A) 4–3 (H) | ||
| 2005 | Intercontinental Futsal Cup | Qualification Round Group B |  Fire Fox Tokyo | 11–0 |
| Boomerang Interviú | 1–8 | |||
| Third place match |  Carlos Barbosa | 0–4 | ||
| 2005–06 | UEFA Futsal Cup | 1st Qualification Round Group 3 |  Tal-Grig Yerevan | 3–2 |
 Ararat Nicosia | 5–0 | |||
 Aramis Futsal Club | 8–0 | |||
| 2nd Qualification Round Group A |  Kairat Almaty | 3–3 | ||
| PB Morlanwelz | 1–1 | |||
| Boomerang Interviú | 2–4 | |||
| 2006–07 | European Futsal Cup Winners Cup | Qualification Round Group A |  Spartak Shelkovo | 3–3 |
| Azkar Lugo | 8–5 | |||
| Final | Lobelle de Santiago | 3–5 | ||
| 2007 | Intercontinental Futsal Cup | Qualification Round Group A | Nagoya Oceans | 5–0 |
| Carlos Barbosa | 6–1 | |||
| Boomerang Interviú | 2–3 | |||
| Semi-final | Malwee/Jaraguá | 2–6 | ||
| Third place match |  Sporting CP | 2–4 | ||
| 2007–08 | UEFA Futsal Cup | Elite Round Group B | Luparense | 2–2 |
| Dinamo Moskva | 4–8 | |||
 Municipium Pljevlja | 7–3 | |||
| 2008–09 | Main Round Group 1 |  KMN Gorica | 2–1 | |
| Athina 90 | 8–0 | |||
| KMF Municipium Pljevlja | 6–1 | |||
| Elite Round Group D |  Hapoel Ironi R.L. | 8–1 | ||
| Ekonomac Kragujevac | 8–1 | |||
| Boomerang Interviú | 1–2 | |||
| 2009–10 | Main Round Group 4 | Montenegro Stars Budva | 15–1 | |
 Viten Orsha | 7–1 | |||
| KMN Puntar | 4–2 | |||
| Elite Round Group 2 |  FC Marlène | 4–0 | ||
| MNK Potpican '98 | 8–1 | |||
| Viz-Sinara Ekaterinburg | 2–2 | |||
| Semi-final | Luparense | 8–4 | ||
| Final | Interviú | 3–2 | ||
| 2011 | Intercontinental Futsal Cup | League | Carlos Barbosa | 3–4 |
| Interviú | 2–4 | |||
 Bank Rbak | 8–1 | |||
| 2010–11 | UEFA Futsal Champions League | Elite Round Group A | Ekonomac Kragujevac | 5–2 |
| Nacional Zagreb | 1–0 | |||
 Time Lviv | 2–1 | |||
| Semi-final | Montesilvano | 0–3 | ||
| Third place match | Kairat | 3–3 (3–5pen.) | ||
| 2012–13 | Elite Round Group D | Győri ETO FC | 3–3 | |
| Luparense | 3–2 | |||
 Iberia Star | 4–7 | |||
| 2015–16 | Main Round Group 2 | MNK Centar Sarajevo | 8–2 | |
 FC Grand Pro Varna | 9–2 | |||
| KMN Dobovec | 6–1 | |||
| Elite Round Group D | Ekonomac Kragujevac | 3–0 | ||
 Slov-Matic Bratislava | 4–5 | |||
| Lokomotiv Kharkiv | 2–0 | |||
| Semi-final | Ugra | 4–4 (a.e.t.) (2–3pen.) | ||
| Third place match | Pescara | 2–2 2–0 (pen.) | ||
| 2018–19 | Main Round Group 1 | Halle-Gooik | 5–3 | |
| Barcelona | 1–1 | |||
 Kremlin-Bicêtre United | 9–1 | |||
| Elite Round Group C | MNK Novo Vrijeme | 5–0 | ||
| MFK Sibiryak | 4–2 | |||
| Sporting CP | 1–1 | |||
| 2019–20 | Main Round Group 2 | Halle-Gooik | 6–2 | |
 Araz Naxçivan | 7–0 | |||
| Prodexim Kherson | 1–1 | |||
| Elite Round Group C | Pesaro | 1–5 | ||
| ElPozo | 2–4 | |||
| Kairat | 5–3 | |||
| 2020–21 | Round of 32 |  Minerva | 5–1 | |
| Round of 16 | MVFC Berettyóújfalu | 5–0 | ||
| Quarter-finals | Kairat | 2–6 (a.e.t.) | ||
| 2021–22 | Main Round Group 1 | Halle-Gooik | 2–1 | |
| Sinara Yekaterinburg | 5–1 | |||
| Lučenec | 10–1 | |||
| Elite Round Group D | Haladás | 8–3 | ||
| Uragan | 4–0 | |||
| Levante | 3–2 | |||
| Semi-finals | Barcelona | 4–5 (a.e.t.) | ||
| Third place match | ACCS | 5–2 | ||
| 2022–23 | Main Round Group 4 | Haladás | 3–1 | |
| Uragan | 4–1 | |||
 United Galați | 8–1 | |||
| Elite Round Group C |  FK Chrudim | 3–3 | ||
 Luxol St Andrews | 6–0 | |||
| Kairat | 2–1 | |||
| Semi-finals | Palma Futsal | 3–4 | ||
| Third place match | Anderlecht | 4–3 | ||
| 2023–24 | Main Round Group 4 | Étoile Lavalloise | 2–2 | |
| United Galați | 12–0 | |||
| FK Dobovec | 8–1 | |||
| Elite Round Group B | Dobovec | 4–3 | ||
| Kairat | 3–2 | |||
 Prishtina 01 | 10–1 | |||
| Semi-finals | Palma Futsal | 4–4 (a.e.t.) (3–4pen.) | ||
| Third place match | Sporting CP | 6–3 |
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