Sport Lisboa e Benfica B

Benfica's secondary team that competes in Portugal's Liga 3, developing young talents.

History

Created as a reserve team of Sport Lisboa e Benfica, the B team serves as a bridge between youth categories and the club's main squad. Over the years, the team underwent restructuring and today competes in Liga 3, a competition in the third tier of Portuguese football, revealing players for the professional squad. Several athletes who now play in European football have passed through Benfica's B team before establishing themselves in professional football.