Latin Cup Winner 1960

Benfica: Latin Cup champions in 1950.

Benfica won the Latin Cup in 1950, defeating Bordeaux with a golden goal from Julinho at the Estádio Nacional in Lisbon.

Quick Facts

Opponent in final: Bordeaux
Venue of final: Estádio Nacional, Lisbon, Portugal

Lore & Background

The Latin Cup was Benfica's first international success, and they are the only Portuguese club to have won it. They reached another final in 1957 but lost to Real Madrid.

Reader's Guide

The Latin Cup was a competition for clubs from France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. Benfica's 1950 victory was the first international trophy won by a Portuguese club.

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