Benfica Cheers: S.L. Captain Nicolás Otamendi Celebrates Double Joy
Joy has swept through the heart of Lisbon, and the city wears red with pride once again. But this time, the electric atmosphere at Estádio da Luz is not only because of a stunning defensive masterclass or a crucial victory in the Primeira Liga. The celebration reaches far beyond the pitch. S.L. Benfica captain Nicolás Otamendi has shared heart-warming news that has united the club, fans, and the entire footballing world in collective celebration—he has become the proud father of twins.
For the 35-year-old Argentine defender, life has delivered a moment sweeter than lifting any trophy. The arrival of his newborn twins marks a beautiful chapter in his life, and Benfica supporters, known as benfiquistas, have embraced the news with a tidal wave of love and admiration. From the bustling streets of Baixa to the echoing red stands of the stadium, the sentiment is unanimous—this is a victory of the heart.
Otamendi has become far more than just a key player for the Eagles. Since joining Benfica in 2020 from Manchester City, he has been a cornerstone of the squad, a fearless leader with a warrior mentality. His fearless tackles, aerial dominance, and passionate commitment to the shirt have engraved his name into the club’s modern legacy. Now, he carries a new title that shines even brighter than captain—father of twins.
The announcement sent the red army into celebration mode. Social media lit up within minutes as Benfica fans flooded digital platforms with messages reading, “Parabéns, Capitão!”, “Dobro a alegria, dobro o orgulho!”, and “Bem-vindos à família benfiquista!” Fans didn’t merely congratulate Otamendi—they welcomed the newborns into the global Benfica community with open arms.
Inside the club, the reaction has been no less emotional. Teammates posted heartfelt tributes, expressing happiness for their captain and friend. Manager Roger Schmidt praised Otamendi’s leadership both on and off the ground, emphasizing that his character and professionalism make him a role model not only to young defenders but now, proudly, to his own children. Club representatives offered a warm congratulations statement, acknowledging Otamendi’s contributions and wishing his growing family abundant joy, health, and peace.
At training, emotions were high. Teammates formed a playful “guard of honor” tunnel as Otamendi walked through with his iconic grin. The mood was light, filled with jokes about future football prodigies and playful debates about whether the twins might be centre-backs like their father. Otamendi himself remained humble, smiling when asked about his hopes for their future. “I just want them to grow with love, health, and kindness,” he said in a brief but heartfelt statement.
Benfica fans have always formed tight emotional bonds with their heroes, but moments like this deepen the relationship beyond sport. It becomes about shared humanity. One fan outside Estádio da Luz summed it up perfectly, waving his red scarf: “He fights for us on the pitch. Today, we celebrate his personal victory. He gives us strength, now we give it back to him.”
As the Eagles prepare for their upcoming matches, the stadium will roar a little louder, not just for Benfica, but for the father leading them. Beyond goals, titles, and glory, Otamendi has scored his greatest triumph yet—double happiness, double legacy, double love.
And in Lisbon tonight, every cheer carries an extra beat of joy.