The history of Portuguese football knows many outstanding players who started their careers in the national championship. Despite the fact that Liga Sagres does not belong to the leading European football championships, there are several great football clubs in the Portuguese championship.
Football fans will easily name the three most famous teams in Portugal, which include Porto, Benfica and Sporting. The history of the Portuguese national football championship highlights the most titled club in Portugal - Lisbon Benfica.
The club from the capital of Portugal was founded in 1904. Later, this sports team became the founding team of the domestic football championship.
Throughout its history, Benfica has set records for the number of trophies won in all major Portuguese tournaments. The Portuguese Championship has been submitted to Benfica 34 times. The last two draws of the Sagres League ended with the victory of Benfica. The Lisbon club has won the national championship three or more times in its history.
Benfica has a record number of victories in the Portuguese Cup. Football players from the capital raised the cherished trophy over their heads 18 times. Portugal is hosting the League Cup: Benfica have won this tournament in six seasons. The Portuguese Super Cup has been submitted to the Eagles five times.
On the European stage, Benfica's achievements look more modest in comparison with other top teams in the main European championships. However, the football history of Lisbon has its golden pages dating back to the early 60s. Benfica won the European Cup twice in a row - in 1961 and 1962.
