SL Benfica 2026/27
Squad, fixtures, results and Open Chronicle coverage of Sport Lisboa e Benfica throughout the Liga Portugal Betclic 2026/27 campaign.
SL Benfica at a Glance
Benfica are unbeaten after their opening two Liga Portugal matches, responding to a 2,2 draw against Académico de Viseu with a spectacular 7,0 victory away to Casa Pia while continuing their UEFA Europa League campaign.
Portugal's highest professional football division.
Appointed in June 2026 on a contract through 2028.
Pavlidis scored a seven minute hat trick as Benfica recorded their first league victory.
One win and one draw, with nine goals scored and two conceded.
Latest Result and Next Fixtures
Benfica have four points from their opening two Liga Portugal matches and now turn immediately to the UEFA Europa League play-off before returning to domestic competition in September.
Prestianni 3' · Rafa Silva 14' · Pavlidis 47', 49', 54'
Ofori 58' og · Jhon Durán 61'
Full Time · Casa Pia 0,7 SL Benfica
Estádio da Luz · UEFA Europa League Play-off · First Leg
League phase qualification at stake
Parque de Jogos Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas
Liga Portugal Betclic · Matchday 3 rearranged fixture
From Frustration to Seven Goal Statement
Benfica opened the league campaign with a 2,2 draw against Académico de Viseu before producing the biggest victory of Matchday 2, winning 7,0 at Casa Pia. The Eagles are unbeaten with four points and a +7 goal difference.
Two Liga Portugal matches completed.
Benfica remain unbeaten domestically.
The highest goal difference among the four point clubs.
Two points behind the three perfect starters.
Head Coach
Marco Silva
Marco Silva became Benfica head coach in June 2026, signing a contract through 2028 with an option for an additional season. The Portuguese coach returned to domestic football after a long period in the Premier League and now leads Benfica's new sporting cycle.
SL Benfica Squad 2026/27
The current senior squad for the 2026/27 campaign, updated through 17 August. The summer transfer window remains open and further changes are still possible.
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
One of the defining institutions of Portuguese and European football, based in Lisbon and identified worldwide by its red colours and eagle symbol.
More than 120 years of football history.
One of the major football institutions of the Portuguese capital.
Official Liga Portugal capacity: 68,118.
President of Sport Lisboa e Benfica Futebol SAD.
A History of Success
Major honours officially listed by Liga Portugal for SL Benfica.
Most recently 2022/23
Major domestic cup titles
Most recently 2024/25
Portuguese Super Cups
1960/61 · 1961/62
1929/30 · 1930/31 · 1934/35
Latest SL Benfica News
Match reports, transfers, squad developments, European coverage and analysis throughout the 2026/27 season.
