1964–65 S.L. Benfica season

Benfica 1964–65 President Adolfo Vieira de Brito(until 8 May 1965) António Catarino Duarte Head coach Elek Schwartz Estádio da Luz Primeira Divisão Winners Taça de Portugal Runners-up European Cup Runners-up Small Club World Cup WinnersInvitational international tournament. Eusébio (28) Eusébio (48) Benfica 9–0 Braga(27 June 1965) CUF 2–0 Benfica(14 February 1965) Setubal 3–1 Benfica(4 July 195) _whiteborder _collarwhite _whiteborder DD0000 DD0000 DD0000 FFFFFF DD0000 _redborder _collarwithbodywhite _redborder FFFFFF FF0000 FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 1963–64 1965–66 The 1964–65 season was Sport Lisboa e Benfica's 61st season in existence and the club's 31st consecutive season in the top flight of Portuguese football, covering the period from 1 August 1964 to 31 July 1965. Domestically, Benfica competed in the Primeira Divisão and Taça de Portugal, while internationally participated in the European Cup. In Elek Schwartz's first season as manager, the squad underwent several changes: Zé Rita departed, while Alfredo Nascimento, José Melo, Malta da Silva, José Perides, Félix Guerreiro, and Arcanjo joined the club. In the league, Benfica remained in first place for the majority of the season, securing key wins against rivals such as Sporting and Porto, and ultimately clinching the league title with a comfortable margin. The club also competed in the Taça de Portugal, reaching the final and losing 3–1 to Vitória de Setúbal. In the European Cup, Benfica achieved a notable 5–1 victory over Real Madrid in a rematch of the 1962 final, before reaching its fourth European Cup final, which was held at San Siro against Inter Milan, and ended in a 1–0 defeat amid difficult, waterlogged pitch conditions. Season summary Like in the previous season, despite winning the league, the Taça de Portugal, and the Taça de Ouro, Benfica's early elimination in the first round of the European Cup led the board of directors to part ways with Lajos Czeizler and appoint Elek Schwartz as the new manager.100 anos: Erek Schwartz https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-betclic/benfica/detalhe/100-anos-elek-schwartz Record 2025-09-14 To strengthen the squad, the summer transfer window saw the arrivals of Alfredo Nascimento, José Melo, Malta da Silva, José Perides, Félix Guerreiro, and Arcanjo. Pre-season began on 22 August with a 2–1 home loss to Athletic Bilbao. Benfica then participated in the Ramón de Carranza Trophy, defeating Real Madrid—winners of the 1963–64 La Liga and runners-up in the 1963–64 European Cup—2–1 in the semi-finals, before losing 2–1 after extra time to Real Betis in the final. Later, a 3–0 victory over Sporting sent Benfica to the final of the Taça de Honra, where they defeated Belenenses 7–1. The official season began on 13 September with a 12–2 aggregate win over Atlético in the first round of the Taça de Portugal. In the European Cup, Benfica faced FC Aris Bonnevoie in the preliminary round, winning 5–1 away and repeating the same scoreline at home. In the next round of the Taça de Portugal, Benfica defeated Porto 4–1 at homeBenfica vence Porto (4-1) para Taça de Portugal http://casacomum.org/cc/visualizador?pasta=06556.094.19168#!7 Diário de Lisboa, page 7 2025-09-14 and drew 1–1 away,Benfica eliminou o Porto da Taça de Portugal http://casacomum.org/cc/visualizador?pasta=06556.094.19178 Diário de Lisboa, page 1 2025-09-14 advancing to the following round. October opened with a 5–0 league win over Lusitano de Évora, followed by a 3–0 home victory against Sporting, with two goals from José Torres and one from Eusébio.O Benfica venceu o seu mais direto rival (Sporting) http://casacomum.org/cc/visualizador?pasta=06556.094.19197 Diário de Lisboa, page 1 2025-09-14 Two consecutive draws with Leixões and CUF left the club with six points, two behind leaders Vitória de Setúbal. November began with a draw against Académica, followed by wins over Braga and Belenenses. In Europe, Benfica faced Chaux-de-Fonds, drawing 1–1 awayO Benfica limitou-se a defender um resultado conveniente http://casacomum.org/cc/visualizador?pasta=06556.094.19218#!18 Diário de Lisboa, page 18 2025-09-14 and winning 5–0 at home.Períodos fulgurantes na exibição do Benfica http://casacomum.org/cc/visualizador?pasta=06557.095.19272#!18 Diário de Lisboa, page 18 2025-09-14 The following month, Benfica won all four league games, including a 4–0 home win over Porto,Formidável este Benfica!... http://casacomum.org/cc/visualizador?pasta=06557.095.19277#!23 Diário de Lisboa, page 23 2025-09-14 followed by two more victories in January, finishing the first half of the season four points ahead of second-place Académica.Primeira volta concluida http://casacomum.org/cc/visualizador?pasta=06557.095.19316#!17 Diário de Lisboa, page 23 2025-09-14 To close the month, the team recorded two draws: 2–2 away against Lusitano de Évora and Sporting.O Sporting e o Benfica empataram http://casacomum.org/cc/visualizador?pasta=06557.095.19351#!17 Diário de Lisboa, page 23 2025-09-14 In February, Benfica recorded three league wins and one loss, reducing their lead to five points. The highlight of the season came in the European Cup quarter-finals, in a rematch of the 1962 European Cup final against five-time winners Real Madrid. Benfica won 5–1, with José Augusto opening the scoring, Eusébio adding two goals, and Simões and Coluna scoring one each.Foi há 60 anos: memórias de um histórico Benfica-Real Madrid https://www.slbenfica.pt/pt-pt/agora/media-list/videos/2025/02/24/clube-benfica-efemeride-futebol-goleada-5-1-real-madrid-60-anos-taca-dos-campeoes-europeus S.L. Benfica 2025-09-14 March began with two more league victories, but was followed by two defeats: a 1–0 away loss to PortoPorto vence o Clássico http://casacomum.org/cc/visualizador?pasta=06558.096.19444#!21 Diário de Lisboa, page 21 2025-09-14 and a 2–1 loss to Real Madrid.O Real Madrid caiu, de pé... http://casacomum.org/cc/visualizador?pasta=06558.096.19437 2025-09-14 Diário de Lisboa The month ended with a 5–0 league win over Varzim, leaving Benfica with a four-point lead and a place in the European Cup semi-finals with three league games remaining. In the following month, a 2–1 away victory over Vitória de Setúbal practically secured the league title for Benfica, with two matches remaining, both of which the team also won. In the European Cup, they faced Győri ETO FC, winning both matches with a 5–0 aggregate and setting up a final against Inter Milan.O Benfica será finalista pela 4.ª vez da Taça dos Campeões Europeus http://casacomum.org/cc/visualizador?pasta=06559.097.19543#!14 Diário de Lisboa, page 14 2025-09-14 On 27 May 1965, Benfica played Inter Milan in the European Cup final at Inter's home ground, San Siro. The club had previously contested UEFA's decision to stage the final in Milan, arguing it gave Inter a home advantage, and even suggested that, in the event of a draw, a replay should be held in Lisbon.Partida do SL Benfica para Itália https://arquivos.rtp.pt/conteudos/partida-do-sl-benfica-para-italia/ RTP 2025-09-16 The match itself was preceded by further controversy over the state of the pitch, which had been heavily affected by rain; many considered the field unfit for play, but the game went ahead.Frango na tempestade https://www.record.pt/especial/detalhe/inter-milao-benfica-1-0-frango-na-tempestade-820266?publisher=Record 2025-09-14 Record Inter won 1–0 following a mistake by goalkeeper Costa Pereira.Costa Pereira https://arquivos.rtp.pt/conteudos/1965-costa-pereira-a-crueldade-do-frango/ 2025-09-14 RTP Some sources note that, from the moment UEFA awarded the final to San Siro, Inter benefited from a significant home advantage, which helped them adapt better to the muddy, waterlogged conditions than Benfica could.1964/65: Jair the difference for Inter UEFA https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0258-0e6a04df66ce-acdf9fb5f934-1000--1964-65-jair-the-difference-for-inter/ 2025-09-14San Siro's previous four European Cup finals UEFA https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0253-0d0454f1446f-ddab68772bfb-1000--san-siro-s-previous-four-european-cup-finals/ 2025-09-14 Benfica resumed its participation in the Taça de Portugal, eliminating Olhanense in the quarter-finals and Braga in the semi-finals, before losing 3–1 in the final to Vitória de Setúbal.1965 Taça de Portugal RSSSF https://www.rsssf.org/tablesp/portcuphistfull.html#65 2025-09-14 After the end of the official season, Benfica concluded their international commitments by drew with Vasco da Gama at the Maracanã, and lost 2–1 to Galicia F.C in Caracas, and competing in the Small Club World Cup in Venezuela, where they defeated Atlético Madrid. Competitions #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFCCCC Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA #CCCCCC Postponed 1px solid #AAAAAA Overall record Competition First match Last match RecordGWDLGFGAGDWin %Source Primeira Divisão 10 October 1964 9 May 1965 26 19 5 2 88 21 yes 1965 Primeira Divisão RSSSF https://www.rsssf.org/tablesp/porthist196465.html 2025-09-14 Taça de Portugal 13 September 1964 4 July 1965 11 8 1 2 42 13 yes1965 Taça de Portugal RSSSF https://www.rsssf.org/tablesp/portcuphistfull.html#65 2025-09-14 European Cup 16 September 1964 27 May 1965 9 6 1 2 27 7 yes Taça dos Clubes Campeões Europeus de 1964/65 UEFA https://pt.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/history/seasons/1964/ 2025-09-15 Total 46 33 7 6 157 41 yes Primeira Divisão 1964–65 Primeira Divisão League table main WDL QR 2 BEN Benfica POR Porto CUF CUF Barreiro ACA Académica SCP Sporting CP 19 5 2 88 21 C 17 3 6 47 27 15 5 6 49 29 16 2 8 58 40 12 8 6 39 35 green1 Qualification to European Cup preliminary round EC blue1 Qualification to Inter-Cities Fairs Cup first round ICFC ICFC ICFC complete RSSSFPortugal 1964-65 - RSSSF (Jorge Miguel Teixeira) 2001 RSSSF https://www.rsssf.org/tablesp/porthist196465.html 2012-04-24 Results by round Matches 1 10 October 1964 Benfica 5–0 April 2026 Lusitano de Évora Coluna 33 Torres 46 78 Augusto 67 Neto 69 Lisbon Estádio da Luz Virgílio Baptista W 2 18 October 1964 Benfica 3-0 April 2026 Sporting Eusébio 2 Torres 5 85 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 45000 Francisco Guerra W 3 25 October 1964 Leixões 1–1 April 2026 Benfica Oliveirinha 10 Torres 77 Matosinhos Estádio do Mar Braga Barros D 4 31 October 1964 Benfica 1–1 April 2026 CUF Coluna 64 Fernando Oliveira 86 Lisbon Estádio da Luz Manuel Fortunato D 5 8 November 1964 Académica 2–2 April 2026 Benfica Manuel António 23 60 (p.b.) Fernando Cruz Eusébio 5 35 Coimbra Estádio Municipal de Coimbra 15,000 Virgílio Baptista D 6 22 November 1964 Benfica 7–0 April 2026 Braga Eusébio 11 14 25 51 Torres 17 74 Augusto 32 Lisbon Estádio da Luz Encarnação Salgado W 7 29 November 1964 Belenenses 0–6 April 2026 Benfica Pedras 1 47 Torres 6 Eusébio 18 66 Augusto 56 Belém Estádio do Restelo Hermínio Soares W 8 6 December 1964 Benfica 6–0 April 2026 Torreense Torres 22 32 87 Eusébio 36 60 Coluna 57 Lisbon Estádio da Luz Carlos Dinis W 9 13 December 1964 Benfica 4–0 April 2026 Porto Augusto 12 40 Eusébio 27 51 Lisbon Estádio da Luz Virgílio Baptista W 10 20 December 1964 Varzim 1–4 April 2026 Benfica Rogério Dias 20 Augusto 8 Eusébio 16 50 Torres 25 Varzim Estádio do Varzim Sport Club Porfírio Silva W 11 27 December 1964 Benfica 3–2 April 2026 Vitória de Setúbal Eusébio 3 20 José Torres 80 Augusto 11 Jaime Graça 43 Lisbon Estádio da Luz W 12 3 January 1965 Seixal F.C. 0–4 April 2026 Benfica Augusto 1 Eusébio 55 penalty68 Torres 80 Seixal W 13 10 January 1965 Benfica 4–0 April 2026 Vitória de Guimarães Eusébio 14 82 89 Iaúca 31 Lisbon Estádio da Luz W 14 17 January 1965 Lusitano de Évora 0–0 April 2026 Benfica Évora D 15 31 January 1965 Sporting 2–2 April 2026 Benfica Carlitos 1 Lourenço 74 Eusébio 36 penalty Augusto 57 Alvalade Estádio José Alvalade João Pinto Ferreira d 16 7 February 1965 Benfica 5–0 April 2026 Leixões Torres 8 50 83 Eusébio 59 62 penalty Lisbon Estádio da Luz W 17 14 February 1965 CUF 2–0 April 2026 Benfica Espírito Santo 48 José Ferreira Pinto 61 Barreiro Campo de Santa Bárbara Reinaldo Silva L 18 20 February 1965 Benfica 3–0 April 2026 Académica Torres 15 22 Eusébio 17 Lisbon Estádio da Luz W 19 28 February 1965 Braga 1–2 April 2026 Benfica Teixeira 53 Coluna 31 Eusébio 35 penalty Braga Estádio 28 de Maio W 20 7 March 1965 Benfica 3–2 April 2026 Belenenses Coluna 16 penalty Augusto 52 Torres 68 Rodrigues 72 Adelino 76 Lisbon Estádio da Luz W 21 14 March 1965 Torreense 1–3 April 2026 Benfica Manuel Serafim 89 o.g. Coluna 10 Manuel Serafim 35 Félix Guerreiro 44 Torres Vedras W 22 21 March 1964 Porto 1–0 April 2026 Benfica Naftal 21 Lisbon Estádio da Luz L 23 28 March 1965 Benfica 5–0 April 2026 Varzim Coluna 17 70 Torres 25 50 68 Lisbon Estádio da Luz W 24 4 April 1965 Vitória de Setúbal 1–2 April 2026 Benfica Carlos Manuel 32 Eusébio 30 José Augusto 87 Setúbal W 25 2 May 1965 Benfica 11–3 April 2026 Seixal F.C. Arcanjo 3 Santana 4 48 52 56 89 Félix Guerreiro 32 Iaúca 41 Serafim 60 62 86 Carvalho 24 Cambalacho 37 84 Lisbon Estádio da Luz W 26 9 May 1965 Vitória de Guimarães 1–2 April 2026 Benfica Peres 52 penalty Iaúca 62 76 Guimarães Estádio D. Afonso Henriques João Gomes W Taça de Portugal 1964–65 Taça de Portugal First round First leg 13 September 1965 Atlético 0–3 April 2026 Benfica Serafim 20 Félix Guerreiro 49 89 Alcântara Estádio da Tapadinha Fernando Martins W Second leg 20 September 1965 Benfica 9–2 12–2 April 2026 Atlético Coluna 3 Félix Guerreiro 6 25 33 86 Augusto Silva 23 34 Arcanjo 41 Raúl Machado 43 Lisbon Estádio da Luz Vaz Valente W Second round First leg 27 September 1964 Benfica 4–1 April 2026 Porto Augusto 13 Eusébio 15 penalty 64 Torres 82 Valdir 40 Lisbon Estádio da Luz Marcos Lobato W Second leg 4 October 1964 Porto 1–1 1–5 April 2026 Benfica Carlos Baptista 25 Eusébio 6 Porto Estádio das Antas Porfírio Silva D Third Round First leg 16 May 1965 CUF 2–1 April 2026 Benfica Uria 83 Eusébio 84 Barreiro Campo de Santa Bárbara António Amado L Second leg 22 May 1965 Benfica 3–0 4–2 April 2026 CUF Eusébio 25 80 Simões 32 Lisbon Estádio da Luz Francisco Guerra W Quarter-finals First leg 30 May 1965 Benfica 4–1 April 2026 Olhanense Augusto 44 89 José Torres 56 António Simões 66 Lisbon Estádio da Luz Encarnação Salgado W Second leg 6 June 1965 Olhanense 2–3 3–7 April 2026 Benfica Reina 15 Santana 5 Torres 44 Pedras 72 Olhão Estádio Padinha W Semi-finals First leg 20 June 1965 Braga 1–4 April 2026 Benfica Teixeira 43 Coluna 21 Eusébio 31 59 67 Braga Estádio 28 de Maio Francisco Guerra W Second leg 27 June 1965 Benfica 9–0 13–1 April 2026 Braga Morais Rodrigues 3 o.g Pedras 17 23 Eusébio 30 32 Iaúca 52 59 89 Simões 85 Lisbon Estádio da Luz Marcos Lobato W Final Final 4 July 1965 Benfica 1–3 April 2026 Vitória se Setubal José Maria 8 Jaime Graça 57 Armando Bonjour 83 Cavém 82 Oeiras Jamor Francisco Guerra L European Cup 1964–65 European Cup Preliminary round First leg 16 September 1964 LUX FC Aris Bonnevoie 1–5 https://pt.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/61999--aris-vs-benfica/ POR Sport Lisboa e Benfica Hoffmann 87 Torres 15 18 35 60 Eusébio 42 Luxembourg City Stade Municipal 4,962 Karl Keller (Switzerland) W Second leg 30 October 1964 Benfica POR 5–1 10–2 https://pt.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/62000--benfica-vs-aris/ LUX FC Aris Bonnevoie Eusébio 23 52 Simões 57 Torres 69 Augusto 87 Schreiner 48 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 16,289 Jean Tricot (France) W First Round First leg 4 November 1964 La Chaux-de-Fonds SWI 1–1 https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/62011--chaux-de-fonds-vs-benfica/ POR Benfica Antenen 37 Torres 6 La Chaux-de-Fonds Stade de la Charrière 6,482 Raoul Righi (ITA) D Second leg 9 December 1964 Benfica POR 5–0 6–1 https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/62012--benfica-vs-chaux-de-fonds/ La Chaux-de-Fonds SWI Coluna 35 Torres 40 66 85 Eusébio 53 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 54,471 Michel Kitabdjian (France) W Quarter-Finals First leg 24 February 1965 22:45 CET Benfica POR 5–1 Report ESP 1945 Real Madrid Augusto 9Eusébio 12 25Simões 75Coluna 87 Amancio 58 Estádio da Luz, Lisbon 64,256 Kevin Howley (England) W Second leg 17 March 1965 20:30 CET Real Madrid ESP 1945 2–1 Report POR Benfica Grosso 10Gento 70 Eusébio 40 Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid 73,01262032 Real Madrid v Benfica, 17 March 1965 12 March 2022 Hugh Phillips (Scotland) L Semi-Finals First leg 30 April 1965 Győri Vasas ETO HUN 0–1 Report POR Benfica Augusto 70 Népstadion, Budapest 62,327 Valdemar Hansen (Denmark) W Second leg 6 May 1965 Benfica POR 4–0 Report HUN Győri Vasas ETO Eusébio 22 41Torres 34 40 Estádio da Luz, Lisbon 43,875 Michel Kitabdjian (France) W Final 1965 European Cup final 27 May 1965 21:30 CET Inter Milan ITA 1–0 Report POR Benfica Jair 43 San Siro, Milan 77,00062037 Internazionale v Benfica, 27 May 1965 12 March 2022 Gottfried Dienst (Switzerland) L Non-official matches Ramón de Carranza Trophy Source:Invitational international tournament. Semi-Finals 29 August 1964 Benfica 2–1 https://www.rsssf.org/tablesc/carranza.html#64 Real Madrid [Eusebio]] 17 Torres 93 Puskás 62 Cádiz Estadio Ramón de Carranza José Ortiz de Mendíbil W Final 30 August 1964 Betis 2–0 https://www.rsssf.org/tablesc/carranza.html#64 Benfica Rogelio 91 Frasco 104 Cádiz Estadio Ramon de Carranza L Small Club World Cup Source:Invitational international tournament. 12 July 1965 Small Club World Cup 0–3 https://www.rsssf.org/tablesp/peq-copamundo65.html Benfica Atlético Madrid Estádio Olímpico de la Universidad Central de Venezuela Caracas L 17 July 1965 Small Club World Cup 0–3 https://www.rsssf.org/tablesp/peq-copamundo65.html Atlético Madrid Benfica José Augusto Iaúca Jorge Calado Estádio Olímpico de la Universidad Central de Venezuela Caracas W Friendlies 1 July 1964 Barreirense 2–1 Benfica Barreiro Campo Dom Manuel de Melo W 22 August 1964 Benfica 1–2 Athletic Bilbao Eusébio Lisbon Estádio da Luz L Taça de HonraOfficial AFL tournament. Semi-Finals 5 September 1964 Benfica 3–0 April 2026 Sporting Augusto 20 Torres 21 27 Belém Estádio do Restelo W Taça de HonraOfficial AFL tournament.Final 9 September 1964 Belenenses 1–7 April 2026 Benfica Fernando Peres 29 penalty Eusébio 19 22 78 80 Torres 25 65 Simões 82 Belém Estádio do Restelo W Charities Challenge Cup 7 October 1964 Chelsea 2–4 Benfica Torres Augusto London Stamford Bridge W 9 May 1965 AFC Ajax 2–1 Benfica Augusto Amsterdam Olympisch Stadion Amsterdam L 30 June 1965 CUF 1–1 Benfica Eusébio Barreiro Estádio Alfredo da Silva D 8 July 1965 1–1 Vasco da Gama Benfica Eusébio Rio de Janeiro Maracanã D 15 September 1965 2–1 Galicia F.C. Benfica Eusébio Estádio Olímpico de la Universidad Central de Venezuela Caracas L Player statistics The squad for the season consisted of the players listed in the tables below, as well as staff member Fernando Riera (manager), Fernando Cabrita (assistant manager). Note 1: Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Note 2: Players with squad numbers marked ‡ joined the club during the 1964–65 season via transfer, with more details in the following section. Primeira Divisão Taça de Portugal European Cup 1 POR Costa Pereira GK 23 0 6 0 9 0 1 POR José Melo GK 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 POR Alfredo Nascimento GK 1 0 5 0 0 0 1 ANG Pedro Benge GK 2 0 0 0 0 0 POR Augusto Silva DF 6 0 4 2 0 0 POR Luciano DF 8 0 0 0 0 0 POR Ângelo Martins DF 3 0 0 0 0 0 POR Malta da Silva DF 6 0 0 0 0 0 POR Jacinto DF 10 0 3 0 3 0 POR Domingos Fernandes DF 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 POR Domiciano Cavém DF 19 0 10 1 8 0 3 POR Germano DF 15 0 8 0 9 0 4 POR Raul Machado DF 15 0 8 0 9 0 5 POR Fernando Cruz DF 20 0 8 0 8 0 POR Jorge Calado MF 3 0 8 0 2 0 POR Hummberto Fernandes MF 2 0 1 0 0 0 POR Pedras MF 7 2 6 3 0 0 POR José Pérides MF 16 0 1 0 4 0 POR Joaquim Arcanjo MF 1 1 1 1 0 0 POR Félix Guerreiro MF 3 2 2 6 0 0 6 POR José Neto MF 8 1 3 0 3 0 7 POR Mário Coluna MF 23 8 10 2 9 2 8 POR José Augusto FW 23 10 7 3 9 5 8 POR Santana FW 1 5 1 1 0 0 9 POR José Torres FW 23 23 7 3 9 9 9 POR Iaúca FW 3 4 2 3 0 0 10 POR Eusébio FW 20 28 7 11 9 9 11 POR António Simões FW 16 0 7 3 9 2 11 POR Serafim FW 6 4 4 1 0 0 |} References Category:S.L. 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