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Intercontinental Cup Runner-up 1962

Benfica: European champions, Intercontinental runners-up in 1962.

Benfica were runners-up at the Intercontinental Cup in 1962.

Quick Facts

Year
1962
Opponent
Santos FC
Result
Runner-up
Key player
Mário Coluna; José Águas
Venue
Estádio da Luz; Maracanã

Lore & Background

Benfica played in the Intercontinental Cup, where they were runners-up to Santos in 1962.

Reader's Guide

Benfica's Intercontinental Cup runner-up finish in 1962 is noted as a unique feat in Portuguese football.

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