Since 1962, Benfica never ever back to win the European Major Cup. But, since that Porto already had seven international titles.
Many people thought that this is because of Bela Guttman’s curse. Who is Bela Guttman? He is the revolutionary coach of Benfica who already gave Benfica two European titles in a row for 1961 and 1962.
With his Midas hand, he created a legend for Benfica like José Águas, Mário Coluna, José Augusto, José Torres, António Simões, dan Eusébio. Guttman also end the domination of Real Madrid in Europe, but after that, everything was changed for Benfica. This is why Guttman curse Benfica.
After the successful year in Europe, Guttman asked to Benfica’s management to raise his salary, but the management refuse that and Guttman out from the club.
Then he said “Benfica won’t win the European Cup for 100 years ahead since now!”
Since that, Benfica never win the European Cup Major trophy even they already play in six final game. People said that every time Benfica play in a final European game, Eusebio always go to Guttman’s cemetery in Wina, Austria to pray for Guttman.
Now the Guttman’s curse is 51th years old. Can Benfica break his curse? Or they must wait 49 years more to win a title in Europe? But, something we sure know, Benfica failed to win over Chelsea, and they must wait again.
Guttman dead in 1981, 82th years old.
The list of Benfica’s final game:
2012-13 Europa League: Benfica 1-2 v Chelsea
1989-90 UEFA Champions League: Benfica 0-1 v AC Milan
1987-88 UEFA Champions League: Benfica 5-6 (pen) v PSV Eindhoven
1982-83 UEFA Cup : Benfica 1-2 v Anderlecht
1967-68 UEFA Champions League: Benfica 1-4 v Manchester United
1964-65 UEFA Champions League: Benfica 0-1 v Internazionale Milano
1962-63 UEFA Champions League: Benfica 1-2 v AC Milan
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