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Benfica

Back-to-back European champions in 1961 and 1962 under Bela Guttmann.

Benfica are a Portuguese club from Lisbon, founded in 1904, who play in the Primeira Liga.

Last updated 2026-10-03 from the source article.

Background

Benfica were not invited to the first European Cup and made their debut in 1957-58 against Sevilla. Under Bela Guttmann they won the European Cup in 1961, beating Barcelona 3-2, and again in 1962, beating Real Madrid 5-3. They lost finals in 1963, 1965, 1968, 1988 and 1990, and have the second-most appearances in the competition.

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