: Benfica started the season poorly under coach Rui Vitória and trailed leaders FC Porto by seven points. In January 2019, Bruno Lage took over as interim manager.
The 2018–2019 season is famously known among Benfica fans as the (Reconquest). The story of the "Festa no Balneário" (Locker Room Party) is the climax of a dramatic comeback: campeao37_festa_no_balneario
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Get details on a in the "Reconquista." Benfica on Instagram: "A festa no Balneário. @sidnylc" The story of the "Festa no Balneário" (Locker
The phrase has since become a nostalgic touchstone for fans, often appearing in social media reels and videos that celebrate the club's "magic nights" and internal team brotherhood.
: On May 18, 2019, Benfica defeated Santa Clara 4–1 at the Estádio da Luz to officially seal the championship.
If you'd like to , you can watch the official celebration video from S.L. Benfica's YouTube channel.