The Eagles won the championship again on the last round after a home win against Santa Clara, repeating the history of four years ago, when Benfica won the 37th championship.
Buses with Benfica players left the Estadio da Luz around 00:00 towards the Marquis de Pombal, where thousands of fans are waiting to celebrate the victory.
The title ceremony started at the Estádio da Luz around 21:30. After a few minutes, the players raised the cup and experienced moments of joy.and excitement and euphoria.
Coach Roger Schmidt and Benfica President Rui Costa have already responded to the Eagles’ victory. The Benfica coach showed that he is very happy and relieved from winning the championship. it’s a “special moment” in a career. “Thank you for the great joy you brought to all the Benfica fans,” Rui Costa thanked the players.
The arrival of players such as Enzo Fernandez (now at Chelsea), Fredrik Orsnes and David Neres, as well as manager Roger Schmidt, made Benfica a prime candidate for the title from an early age. Clube da Luz is even 10 points ahead of second place FC Porto. However, losses to the Dragons and GD Chaves reduced the Eagles’ lead to 4 points, resuming the championship with a few rounds to go. Benfica’s advantage changed once again in the penultimate round of the championship, when Benfica drew with Sporting (2:2).
In other competitions, Benfica reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League, losing to Inter Milan. The Eagles only lost one game in the entire competition. In the Portuguese Cup, the Reds lost to Braga in the 1/8 finals, and in the League Cup they were eliminated in the group stage.
Author: morning Post
Source: CM Jornal
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