1944–45 S.L. Benfica season
Benfica 1944–45 football season
The 1944–45 season was Sport Lisboa e Benfica's 41st season in existence and the club's 11th consecutive season in the top flight of Portuguese football, covering the period from 1 September 1944 to 30 June 1945. Benfica competed in the Primeira Divisão, the Taça de Portugal and in the Campeonato de Lisboa.
Benfica entered the season seeking to defend the Taça de Portugal and reclaim both the league title and the Campeonato de Lisboa. After finishing runners-up in the regional championship, the team excelled in the national league, securing its sixth Primeira Divisão title with a three-point advantage over its rivals. In the Taça de Portugal, Benfica reached the semi-finals, where they were eliminated by Sporting after a three-match tie.
Season summary
Benfica entered the season aiming to defend the Taça de Portugal title won in the previous campaign, as well as to reclaim both the league championship and the Campeonato de Lisboa. Hungarian coach János Biri remained in charge for his sixth consecutive year at the club. During the off-season, the squad was reinforced with the arrivals of Félix Antunes and Francisco Moreira.
The team opened its Campeonato de Lisboa campaign with a 6–3 victory over Estoril Praia, followed by wins against Atlético and CUF. These results set up two decisive early fixtures. First, Benfica hosted Belenenses, losing 1–0, and one week later contested the first Derby de Lisboa of the season, falling 3–2 to Sporting.
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