About CF Os Belenenses

CF Os Belenenses is a historic Portuguese football club based in the Belém district of Lisbon. Founded in 1919, the club became one of the most respected teams in Portuguese football and is traditionally considered part of the group just below Portugal’s “Big Three” clubs. Belenenses is known for its blue colors, strong local identity, and long history in the top divisions of Portuguese football.

The club achieved its greatest success during the mid-20th century. In 1946, Belenenses won the Portuguese league title, becoming the first club outside Benfica, Porto, and Sporting to win the national championship. The team also enjoyed success in domestic cup competitions and regularly competed at a high level for many decades. Their performances helped establish the club as one of the most important historic sides in Portugal.

Belenenses traditionally played its home matches at the Estádio do Restelo, a stadium overlooking Lisbon. Over the years, the club became known for developing talented Portuguese players and maintaining a loyal fanbase despite financial and organizational difficulties. In recent times, the club experienced a split between the original club and the professional football company, but Os Belenenses continues to compete and preserve its historical identity and traditions.