Benfica players celebrate after defeating Rio Ave in their Portuguese Super Cup soccer match at Aveiro's city stadium August 10, 2014. REUTERS/Hugo Correia
LISBON (Reuters) - Benfica's reward for winning a domestic treble last season has to been to see the core of their team dismantled and sold off to clubs around Europe and they face a daunting rebuilding process.
Although they are one of the most enduring names in European club football, Benfica's close season has been a painful reminder that the club is now a springboard for players moving between South America or Eastern Europe and the big leagues.
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