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·18 février 2026
Despite Champions League defeat, Benfica set Estádio da Luz attendance record

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·18 février 2026

In a match marked by tension and controversy, Benfica’s Champions League loss to Real Madrid on Tuesday, 17 February came with a notable landmark at Estádio da Luz.
Approximately 66,387 supporters were inside the stadium, a new record crowd. A Bola reports that recent expansion works have allowed more fans to be accommodated.
The previous mark had stood for about 16 years, 65,467 for a 2010 league match against Rio Ave.
It was nearly surpassed in December 2025, when 64,914 watched the 1-1 derby with Sporting.
The fifth-highest crowd is now Benfica v Nacional in 2015/16, with 64,525. This season, 64,511 attended the tie with Nice in Champions League qualifying for the league phase.
Source: Glorioso 1904









































