The 2012 Taça da Liga final was the concluding match of the 2011–12 Taça da Liga, the Portuguese football league cup competition organized by the Liga Portuguesa de Futebol Profissional. The final was played on 14 April 2012 and determined the champion of the tournament for that season.
Teams
- S.L. Benfica – a club based in Lisbon, competing in the Primeira Liga.
- Gil Vicente F.C. – a club based in Barcelos, also competing in the Primeira Liga.
Result
- Benfica 2 – 1 Gil Vicente
Benfica secured victory and claimed their second consecutive Taça da Liga title.
Venue and Attendance
- Stadium: Estádio Municipal de Braga (Portugal)
- City: Braga
- Attendance: Insufficient Encyclopedic Information
Match officials
- Referee: Insufficient Encyclopedic Information
Goal scorers
- Benfica: Insufficient Encyclopedic Information
- Gil Vicente: Insufficient Encyclopedic Information
Route to the final
S.L. Benfica entered the competition at the third round, progressed through the group stage and won the semi‑final to reach the final.
Gil Vicente also entered at the third round, advanced through the group stage, and defeated its semi‑final opponent to secure a place in the final.
Significance
- The victory marked Benfica’s back‑to‑back success in the Taça da Liga, having also won the 2010–11 edition.
- For Gil Vicente, the appearance represented the club’s first ever appearance in a major Portuguese cup final.
Aftermath
Following the match, Benfica added the trophy to a season in which they also contested the Primeira Liga title. Gil Vicente returned to league competition without securing any additional silverware.
References
- Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) match archives.
- Official communications from the Liga Portuguesa de Futebol Profissional (LPFP).
Note: Specific details such as exact attendance figures, referee name, and individual goal scorers are not currently available in verified encyclopedic sources.
