Official name: Sport Lisboa e Benfica City: Lisbon Best League Performance: Champions 32 times (Most recent - 2009/10) Best Cup Performance: Winners 21 times (Most recent - 2003/04)  European titles: 2 European Cups (1960/61, 1961/62) Website: www.slbenfica.pt

Star man - Oscar Cardozo

He arrived, he promised, he delivered. When Paraguayan striker Oscar Cardozo touched down at Lisbon airport in the summer of 2007 many were surprised to hear the marksman, largely unheard of in Europe, boldly state he would net at least 20 goals for Benfica in his first season.

Despite missing pre-season preparations, the beanpole forward answered early criticism at what often appears a cumbersome style of play with goals, goals and more goals. Twenty-three to be precise, with one of the most lethal left foots seen in Portugal for many a year. Full Oscar Cardozo profile

2009/10 Squad

Goalkeepers: Quim, Moreira, Julio Cesar

Defenders: David Luiz, Sidnei, Shaffer, Cesar Peixoto, Maxi Pereira, Miguel Vitor,  Luisao

Midfielders: Ruben Amorim, Pablo Aimar, Carlos Martins, Javi Garcia, Ramires, Fabio Coentrao, Urreta, Felipe Menezes, Di Maria, Airton

Forwards: Mantorras, Nuno Gomes, Oscar Cardozo, Keirrison, Weldon, Javier Saviola, Alan Kardec, Eder Luis

Stadium

 

Name: Estadio da Luz
Capacity: 65,000