S.L. Benfica in European football Benfica fell in the second round against Scottish team and eventual finalists Celtic in a coin toss decision. After a mildly successful period in the 1960s, where they stood among the top contenders, Southern European teams started to lose influence in the European stage during the 1970s, as Dutch and German teams appeared stronger. In the 1971–72 European Cup, Benfica lost in the semi-finals to a Johan Cruyff-led Ajax on their way to a second consecutive win. Benfica reached the quarter-finals of the 1974–75 European Cup Winners' Cup, before being eliminated by another Dutch team, PSV Eindhoven. Over the course
Bulgaria national under-19 football team Bulgaria national under-19 football team The Bulgaria national under-19 football team is the national under-19 football team of Bulgaria and is controlled by the Bulgarian Football Union. The team competes in the European Under-19 Football Championship, held every year. Champions Runners-Up Semi-Finals Other Top Results Squad called up for the friendly games against Cyprus on 12 and 16 October 2018. "Caps and goals updated as of 27 March 2018 after the match against Belgium." The following players have also been called up to the Bulgarian squad within the last 12 months and are still available for selection. Player withdrew from