 In 1955/56, Lusitano finished 8th.Under the guidance of Severiano Correia, the base team included Dinis Vital, Polido, Paixão, José da Costa, Falé, Vicente, Batalha, Vieira, Patalino, Caraça and José Pedro.Special highlight for the 1-1 draw against Sporting in Évora, in a game that inaugurated the new pitch of Campo Estrela.