S.L. Benfica (volleyball)
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Sport Lisboa e Benfica (Portuguese pronunciation: [sɨˈpɔɾ liʒˈβoɐ i βɐ̃jˈfikɐ] ⓘ), commonly known as Benfica, is a professional volleyball team based in Lisbon, Portugal, that plays in the Portuguese First Division, where they are the current champions.
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Full name | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | ||
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Nickname | As Águias (The Eagles) Os Encarnados (The Reds) | ||
Founded | 31 May 1939 (85 years ago) (1939-05-31) | ||
Ground | Pavilhão da Luz Nº 2 (Capacity: 1,800) | ||
Manager | Marcel Matz[1] | ||
Captain | Hugo Gaspar | ||
League | League A1 | ||
2023–24 | Champions | ||
Website | Club home page | ||
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Founded in 1939, Benfica have won 12 Portuguese league titles, a record 20 Portuguese Cup and a record 12 Portuguese Super Cup. As of April 2022[update], Benfica is ranked 23rd in the men's European clubs ranking.[2]