Benfica - Mónaco - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Benfica is a Portuguese football club based in Lisbon, Portugal. The club was founded in 1904 and has a rich history of success in both domestic and international competitions.
- 2. Mónaco, officially known as AS Monaco FC, is a French football club based in the principality of Monaco. The club was founded in 1924 and has also enjoyed success in various competitions.
- 3. Benfica and Mónaco have met in European competitions on several occasions, with their most recent meeting coming in the group stage of the 2014-2015 UEFA Champions League.
- 4. Benfica has a strong fan base known as "Benfiquistas" who are known for their passionate support of the club both at home and abroad.
- 5. Mónaco has a smaller fan base due to the club's location in the principality of Monaco, but they are known for their loyalty and dedication to the team.
- 6. Benfica has won numerous domestic titles in Portugal, including multiple Primeira Liga titles and Taça de Portugal trophies.
- 7. Mónaco has also enjoyed success in French football, winning multiple Ligue 1 titles and Coupe de France trophies.
- 8. Both clubs have competed in European competitions, with Benfica winning the European Cup/Champions League twice and Mónaco reaching the final of the Champions League in 2004.
- 9. Benfica and Mónaco have a history of developing talented young players and have produced several stars who have gone on to have successful careers in top European leagues.
- 10. Matches between Benfica and Mónaco are always highly anticipated by fans and are often closely contested affairs, with both clubs known for their attacking style of play.