A football club is defined by its fans. Without them, all victories and trophies are like a meal without taste or aroma. True loyalty is proven through actions, not just words—on the stands, not behind a keyboard. And what greater act of commitment is there than reaching into your pocket and paying for membership?For a long time, Bayern Munich proudly held the title of the club with the most members in the world, a fact prominently displayed on its official website. However, that distinction no longer belongs to the Bavarian giant. Benfica has now become the football club with the highest number of active members worldwide.🎞🏟#SLBMFC • #LigaPortugalBetclic pic.twitter.com/Ww4lCtqVR5— SL Benfica (@SLBenfica) February 8, 2025 The Lisbon powerhouse boasts 392,202 fans who pay an annual membership fee to officially call themselves Benfica supporters, surpassing Bayern’s 382,000 members. Estimates suggest that by February 28, when Benfica celebrates its 121st anniversary, the club will exceed 400,000 registered members—a milestone never before reached by any football club. An impressive achievement for a club with a 120-year legacy.Following Benfica and Bayern in membership numbers are River Plate with 351,000 members and Boca Juniors with 315,000 members.##EDITORS_CHOICE##The cheapest annual membership for adult Benfica fans costs 20 euros, though premium packages with added privileges are also available. Interestingly, even the basic membership offers a 24 euros credit, meaning that the 20 spent can be used as a 24 voucher in the club’s official store. Additionally, members receive a free club scarf as a bonus.What Else Does Membership Offer?-Discounts and priority access for purchasing match tickets.-A place on the waiting list for season ticket purchases.-Discounts on products in the club’s official store.-Special offers and discounts on various products from over 2,000 Benfica sponsors and partners.𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬 🦅#ASMSLB • #UCL pic.twitter.com/MOT1TUJcBM— SL Benfica (@SLBenfica) February 12, 2025 Tonight (23.00), Benfica fans will have the opportunity to show their loyalty to the club, this time as visitors, when they face Monaco in the Champions League playoff match.UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – PLAYOFFSTuesday Brest – PSG 0-3 (0-2)/Vitinha 21(p), Dembele 45,66/Juventus – PSV 2-1 (1-0)/McKennie 34, Mbangula 82 – Perisic 56/Man.City – Real Madrid 2-2 (1-0)/Haaland 19, 80 – Mbappe 60, Diaz 86/Sporting – Dortmund 0-3 (0-0)/Guirassy 60, Gross 68, Adeyemi 82/Wednesday20.45: (3.60) Club Brugge (3.40) Atalanta (2.10)23.00: (7.75) Celtic (4.80) Bayern (1.40)23.00: (2.95) Feyenoord (3.45) Milan (2.35)23.00: (2.35) Monaco (3.45) Benfica (2.95)***odds are subject to change***
