1962–63 S.L. Benfica season
season of football team
The 1962–63 season was Sport Lisboa e Benfica's 59th season in existence and the club's 29th consecutive season in the top flight of Portuguese football, covering the period from 1 August 1962 to 31 July 1963. Domestically, Benfica competed in the Primeira Divisão and Taça de Portugal, while internationally thet team took part in the European Cup as defending champions. As the reigning European Cup holders, they represented Europe in the Intercontinental Cup.
It was the club's first season under manager Fernando Riera. The squad was reinforced with the arrival of Pedras, while Mário João departed. The season began with a loss in the Intercontinental Cup to Santos. In the league, however, they recovered to finish first, one point ahead of Sporting and Porto. The title race was close throughout, but Benfica clinched the championship with a game to spare.
In Europe, Benfica eliminated FK Dukla Prague in the quarter-finals with a 2–1 aggregate victory. In the semi-finals against Feyenoord, they secured progress with a 3–1 aggregate win.
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