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, with Ted Smith as coach. It was the first international trophy won by a Portuguese club.
- Actual Year Won
- 1950
- Opponent in Final
- Torino
- Competition Status
- Defunct (Ended 1957)
- Venue of Final
- Rome, Italy
- Significance
- First major continental trophy for the club
Lore & Background
The Latin Cup was Benfica's first international success, achieved in 1950. They reached another final of the competition in 1957 but lost to Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu.
In Their Own Story
The lights of Rome buzzed overhead as the 1950 final kicked off on the grass pitch. Red and white shirts moved with purpose against the black and blue stripes of Torino. Every tackle echoed through the stadium, a testament to the high stakes of continental glory. As the final whistle blew, the Benfica players embraced, knowing they had etched their names into history books long before the modern era began.
Reader's Guide
Benfica is the only Portuguese club to have won the Latin Cup.
Did You Know?
- Benfica won the Latin Cup in 1950, not 1960.
- The winning goal was a golden goal scored by Julinho.
- Ted Smith was the coach for the 1950 Latin Cup victory.
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