1968–69 Taça de Portugal
The 1968–69 Taça de Portugal was the 29th edition of the Taça de Portugal, a Portuguese football knockout tournament organized by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF). It began in September 1968. The final was played on 22 June 1969 at the Estádio Nacional.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Portugal |
| Dates | September 1968 – 22 June 1969 |
| Teams | 95 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Benfica (13th title) |
| Runner-up | Académica de Coimbra |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 138 |
| Goals scored | 428 (3.1 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Eusébio (18 goals) |
Porto were the previous holders, having defeated Vitória de Setúbal 2–1 in the previous season's final. Defending champions Porto were unable to regain the Taça de Portugal as they were defeated in the fourth round by eventual winners Benfica, who went on to defeat Académica de Coimbra in the final and claim their thirteenth Taça de Portugal.
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