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There’s nothing quite like massively confusing people by naming your new stadium after your old stadium. Technically Benfica didn’t actually do that, with the official name of their ground being Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica. Both the new stadium and the old one are known as the Estádio da Luz, however, which is often translated as ‘The Stadium Of Light’. Some will tell you that’s incorrect, however, with the original ground being built on the Estrada da Luz. To Benfica supporters the stadium is a cathedral, with some even calling it such. Opened in 2003, the ground is a UEFA category four stadium and that allows it to host big matches such as those played in the UEFA European Championships of 2004 and the 2014 Champions League final. In October of 2014 readers of L’Équipe voted that it was the most beautiful stadium in Europe. Have that, ugly stadiums.
About Benfica
Benfica is a football club based in Lisbon. The club was founded in 1904. Home matches are played at Estadio da Luz.
This page provides an overview of Benfica including contact details, key facts and facility information. Data is sourced from public records and may be updated by the club. If anything is missing or incorrect, use the contact form above or get in touch.