How Benfica Went a Season Unbeaten, but Still Lost the League

Enjoyed this? Click here for more niche football nonsense    • Route None | Football History   In football, going an entire league season unbeaten is supposed to mean something. It’s supposed to mean special edition trophies, commemorative DVDs, books, documentaries, more documentaries, a billion podcasts, and smug fans like me reminding you about it two decades later. But in Portugal, in the 1977/78 season, Benfica managed to go the whole league campaign without losing a single match… and still didn’t win the Portugal's Primeira Divisão (The Olde Primeira Liga). Porto took the acclaim, but how did the immovable, clean-sheet obsessed Benfica manage just second? ... Well watch and I'll tell you Route None would love your support. If you enjoy deep dives into football and uncovering the stories behind events from football history, don't forget to subscribe. Your support helps the channel grow. If you're feeling even more generous then you can support the channel by visiting https://buymeacoffee.com/routenone or clicking 'Join' on the channel page