This game is in the Primeira Liga, kick off at 21:30 on Saturday 14 September 2024.
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Benfica v Santa Clara Primeira Liga
Benfica is one of the "Big Three" clubs in Portugal, along with FC Porto and Sporting Lisbon, and has a passionate fan base known as "Os Benfiquistas."\n\n2. Santa Clara is based in Azores, an autonomous region of Portugal, making them the westernmost team in Primeira Liga.
Benfica holds the record for most Primeira Liga titles, having won the league 37 times.
Santa Clara made their Primeira Liga debut in the 2018-2019 season after earning promotion from the LigaPro.
Benfica's home stadium, Estádio da Luz, has a seating capacity of over 65,000, making it one of the largest stadiums in Portugal.
Santa Clara's mascot is a giant eagle named "Águia" (Eagle), while Benfica's mascot is an eagle named "Vitória." Both teams have a strong connection to eagles in their branding and symbolism.