2007–08 S.L. Benfica season

April 2014 Benfica 2007–08 President Luís Filipe Vieira Head coach Fernando Santos(until 20 August 2007)José Antonio Camacho(until 9 March 2008)Fernando Chalana (caretaker) Estádio da Luz Primeira Liga 4th Taça de Portugal Semi-finals Taça da Liga Fourth round UEFA Champions League Group stage UEFA Cup Round of 16 Óscar Cardozo (13) Óscar Cardozo (22) 60,116 v Portohttp://www.ligaportugal.pt/pt/liga/estatisticas/espectadores/jogo/20072008/primeiraliga Painel de Espectadores Attendance list per match ligaportugal.pt 20 August 2016 pt https://web.archive.org/web/20160821044426/http://www.ligaportugal.pt/pt/liga/estatisticas/espectadores/jogo/20072008/primeiraliga 21 August 2016 dead dmy-all(1 December 2007) 10,494 v Moreirense(27 February 2008) 37,558http://www.ligaportugal.pt/pt/liga/estatisticas/espectadores/clube/20072008/primeiraliga Painel de Espectadores Attendance list per club ligaportugal.pt 20 August 2016 pt https://web.archive.org/web/20160821044423/http://www.ligaportugal.pt/pt/liga/estatisticas/espectadores/clube/20072008/primeiraliga 21 August 2016 dead dmy-all Benfica 6–1 Boavista(11 November 2007) Benfica 0–3 Académica(11 April 2008) _benfica0708h _benfica0708home _benfica0708h _adidasonwhite _whitetopl FF0000 FF0000 FF0000 FF0000 FF0000 _benfica0708a _benfica0708A _benfica0708a _benfica0708a FFFFFF FFC0CB FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 2006–07 2008–09 The 2007–08 European football season was the 104th of S.L. Benfica's existence and the club's 74th consecutive season in the top flight of Portuguese football. The season ran from 1 July 2007 to 30 June 2008, and Benfica competed domestically in the Primeira Liga, Taça de Portugal and Taça da Liga. The club also participated in the UEFA Champions League after finishing third in the Primeira Liga the previous season. Fernando Santos remained for a second season, which saw significant financial investment. To counter-weight the loss of influential players such as Simão, Miccoli, Giorgos Karagounis and Manuel Fernandes, Benfica signed Óscar Cardozo, David Luiz, Ángel Di María, Maxi Pereira, Cristian Rodríguez and more than ten others. Santos remained for only two games: a UEFA Champions League qualifying match against Copenhagen and the Primeira Liga opener against Leixões. He was sacked and replaced by José Antonio Camacho, who affirmed the club's presence in top European competition and guided them to second place. In October and November, Benfica was eliminated from the Taça da Liga and the Champions League respectively, securing a UEFA Cup berth by finishing third in the latter. Over the next three months, Camacho's team became increasingly erratic, qualifying for the Portuguese Cup semi-finals but losing crucial points in the league race. In early March, Camacho resigned after three consecutive league draws, citing his inability to motivate the club. His assistant Fernando Chalana then took over, but Benfica continued to disappoint; they were eliminated in the UEFA Cup and mired in second place in mid-March. In April, the situation deteriorated further; Benfica matched their worst league defeat in 60 years, slipped to fourth place, and was knocked out of the Portuguese Cup by Sporting CP. An away draw in May's opening game left the club dangerously close to finishing fourth. One week later, fans had the bitter-sweet experience of celebrating Rui Costa's final match and seeing Benfica finish fourth, their worst finish since 2001–02. Season summary Pre-season During Benfica's season-ending North American tour after the last game of 2006–07, Fernando Santos spoke to the media about his plans for the upcoming season.Santos: "Equipa para o título" Santos: "Team to win the title" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/santos-equipa-para-o-titulo.html 18 January 2016 Record 26 May 2007 pt As promised by club president Luís Filipe Vieira, the club would spend more on new playersVieira: "Vamos investir na equipa" Vieira: "We will invest in the team" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/vieira-vamos-investir-na-equipa.html 18 January 2016 Record 24 May 2007 pt to build a team capable of winning the title. Simão was crucial; according to Santos, "I cannot see myself without Simão".Fernando Santos: "Não me imagino sem Simão" Fernando Santos: "I can not see myself without Simão" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-nao-me-imagino-sem-simao.html 18 January 2016 Record 6 June 2007 pt In addition, he wanted to keep Fabrizio Miccoli and sign a new striker who could be a target man.Fernando Santos: "Espero que Miccoli fique" Fernando Santos: "I hope that Miccoli stays" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-espero-que-miccoli-fique.html 18 January 2016 Record 6 June 2007 pt The club's first addition was winger Fábio Coentrão in March,Presidente do Rio Ave confirma Coentrão na Luz Rio Ave's President confirms Coentrão at Benfica http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/rio-ave/detalhe/presidente-do-rio-ave-confirma-coentrao-na-luz.html 18 January 2016 Record 1 April 2007 pt followed by defenders Marco Zoro and David Luiz in May; the latter signed a five-year contract after performing well on loan.Vieira assume contratação de Zoro Vieira confirms signing of Zoro http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/vieira-assume-contratacao-de-zoro.html 18 January 2016 Record 19 May 2007 ptDavid Luiz já assinou David Luiz has signed http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/david-luiz-ja-assinou.html 18 January 2016 Record 30 May 2007 pt In June, Benfica began their promised investments, spending over €9 million on Óscar Cardozo from Newell's Old BoysComunicado http://web3.cmvm.pt/english/sdi2004/emitentes/docs/FR13988.pdf 18 January 2016 SL Benfica CMVM 21 June 2007 pt 9 January 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180109181253/http://web3.cmvm.pt/english/sdi2004/emitentes/docs/FR13988.pdf dead and a reported €2.5 million on Gonzalo Bergessio.Bergessio 4 épocas de águia ao peito Bergessio 4 years at Benfica http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/bergessio-4-epocas-de-aguia-ao-peito.html 18 January 2016 Record 22 June 2006 pt Both added options to an offence composed solely of Nuno Gomes and Mantorras, since Fabrizio Miccoli and Derlei did not renew their loan agreements.Adeus Miccoli Goodbye Miccoli http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/adeus-miccoli.html 18 January 2016 Record 5 July 2007 ptDerlei oficialmente leão Derlei officially a Sporting player http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sporting/detalhe/derlei-oficialmente-leao.html 18 January 2016 Record 25 June 2007 pt Breaking with tradition, Benfica did not tour abroad; they remained at the club's new training center, Benfica Campus.Internato no Seixal Benfica will stay in Seixal http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/internato-no-seixal.html 20 January 2016 Record 30 June 2007 pt Santos also decided not to participate in the Teresa Herrera Trophy, since the tournament was too close to Benfica's first league match.Tudo pela Champions Everything for the Champions League http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/tudo-pela-champions.html 20 January 2016 Record 26 May 2007 pt On 2 July, the club began their pre-season preparations, with medical tests in the morning followed by an afternoon training session attended by 3,000 supporters.Arrancou a nova época The season has started http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/arrancou-a-nova-epoca.html 20 January 2016 Record 2 July 2007 ptÁguias já treinaram Eagles have started training sessions http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/aguias-ja-treinaram.html 20 January 2016 Record 2 July 2007 pt From the beginning, Santos lost players who had been the backbone of the previous season's team; Giorgos Karagounis departed firstKaragounis rescindiu Karagounis departs http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/karagounis-rescindiu.html 20 January 2016 Record 3 July 2007 pt and Anderson pressed for a transfer, deliberately missing a pre-season match.Anderson reforça desagrado no regresso Anderson dissatisfied in return http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/anderson-reforca-desagrado-no-regresso.html 20 January 2016 Record 2 July 2007 ptAnderson suspenso Anderson suspended http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/anderson-suspenso.html 20 January 2016 Record 20 July 2007 pt 17 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160217010048/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/anderson-suspenso.html dead On the pitch, Benfica played RM Hamm Benfica on 8 JulyÁguias goleiam equipa do Luxemburgo (4-0) Eagles thrash team from Luxembourg (4–0) http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/aguias-goleiam-equipa-do-luxemburgo-4-0.html 20 January 2016 Record 8 July 2007 pt and CFR Cluj on the 21st.CFR Cluj-Benfica, 2-2 (Dani 50'', Semedo 70''; Rui Costa 55'', Cardozo 67'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/cfr-cluj-benfica-2-2-dani-50-semedo-70-rui-costa-55-cardozo-67.html 20 January 2016 Record 21 July 2007 pt Santos experienced a major loss with the transfer of Simão to Atlético Madrid on 26 July.Comunicado Announcement http://web3.cmvm.pt/sdi2004/emitentes/docs/FR14385.pdf 24 January 2016 SL Benfica CMVM 26 July 2007 pt 30 May 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110530120159/http://web3.cmvm.pt/sdi2004/emitentes/docs/FR14385.pdf dead The 28-year-old winger had been with the club for six seasons and the top scorer for four; according to Santos, the prospect of losing him was a "horrible nightmare".Fernando Santos: "Perder Simão seria pesadelo horrível" Fernando Santos: "Losing Simão would be a nightmare" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-perder-simao-seria-pesadelo-horrivel.html 20 January 2016 Record 20 July 2007 ptO inevitável adeus de Simão The inevitable loss of Simão http://www.record.xl.pt/opiniao/cronistas/luis-avelas/detalhe/o-inevitavel-adeus-de-simao.html 20 January 2016 Record 26 July 2007 pt To replace him, Benfica signed the 19-year-old Argentine Ángel Di María from Rosario Central.Di Maria é o substituto de Simão Di María to replace Simão http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/di-maria-e-o-substituto-de-simao.html 20 January 2016 Record 27 July 2007 pt Before playing in the Guadiana Trophy on 3 and 5 August, Benfica lost 2–1 to Al Ahly in Egypt.Al-Ahly-Benfica, 2-1 (Shady 5'', Hossny 65''; Nuno Assis 54'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/al-ahly-benfica-2-1-shady-5-hossny-65-nuno-assis-54.html 20 January 2016 Record 29 July 2007 pt At the Guadiana Trophy, Benfica drew with Real BetisBenfica-Betis, 0-0 http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-betis-0-0.html 20 January 2016 Record 3 August 2007 pt and defeated Lisbon rivals Sporting CP,Benfica-Sporting, 1-0 (David Luiz 79'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sporting/detalhe/benfica-sporting-1-0-david-luiz-79.html 20 January 2016 Record 5 August 2007 pt ending their pre-season preparations four days later with a match against Estrela da Amadora.Nuno Gomes na vitória frente ao Estrela Nuno Gomes in the win against Estrela http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/nuno-gomes-na-vitoria-frente-ao-estrela.html 20 January 2016 Record 9 August 2007 pt August–September Benfica's first competitive match hosted Copenhagen on 14 August in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League.Luz recebe 3.ª pré-eliminatória da Champions a 14 de Agosto Luz will receive third qualifying round of the Champions League at 14 August http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/luz-recebe-3-pre-eliminatoria-da-champions-a-14-de-agosto.html 20 January 2016 Record 6 August 2007 pt Santos was confident in a win due to his familiarity with Copenhagen's style, since Benfica had played them twice in the past tournament.Santos: "Grande confiança" Santos: "Big confidence" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/santos-grande-confianca.html 20 January 2016 Record 13 August 2007 pt In the match, Rui Costa scored two long-range goals for a 2–1 win.Rui Costa breaks København hearts https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/01c4-0e6e6fbe6284-800c3da8c503-1000--rui-costa-breaks-kobenhavn-hearts/ 20 January 2016 UEFA 14 August 2007 live https://web.archive.org/web/20151115040624/https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2008/matches/round=15104/match=301270/postmatch/report/index.html 15 November 2015 Santos was pleased, despite Copenhagen's goal disconcerting his team.Fernando Santos: "Substituição de Luisão marcou o jogo" Fernando Santos: "Luisão exit changed the game" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-substituicao-de-luisao-marcou-o-jogo.html 20 January 2016 Record 14 August 2007 pt The next day, Benfica accepted an offer for Manuel Fernandes from Everton.David Moyes confirma Manuel Fernandes David Moyes confirms Manuel Fernandes http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/detalhe/david-moyes-confirma-manuel-fernandes.html 20 January 2016 Record 15 August 2007 ptManuel Fernandes: "Há coisas que não esqueço" Manuel Fernandes: "There are things I do not forget" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/manuel-fernandes-ha-coisas-que-nao-esqueco.html 20 January 2016 Record 17 August 2007 pt His departure troubled Santos, since Fernandes had been a growing influence on the team during the pre-season.Santos pede reforços Santos asks for reinforcements http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/santos-pede-reforcos.html 20 January 2016 Record 16 August 2007 ptSantos em desvantagem Santos in disadvantage http://www.record.xl.pt/opiniao/cronistas/sandra-lucas-simoes/detalhe/santos-em-desvantagem.html 20 January 2016 Record 17 August 2007 pt On 18 August, Benfica began their Primeira Liga campaign against Leixões. Without the injured Luisão or Ángel Di María,Quatro indisponíveis para o Bessa Four unavailable to Bessa http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/quatro-indisponiveis-para-o-bessa.html 20 January 2016 Record 17 August 2007 pt the club lost their first points in a 1–1 draw after a 94th-minute equaliser.Leixões-Benfica, 1-1 (Nwoko 90''+4; Petit 89'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/leixoes-benfica-1-1-nwoko-904-petit-89.html 20 January 2016 Record 18 August 2007 pt The slip had an immediate impact, with Luís Filipe Vieira sacking Santos two games into the season.Encarnados confirmam saída de Santos Benfica confirms departure of Santos http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/encarnados-confirmam-saida-de-santos.html 20 January 2016 Record 20 August 2007 pt Santos, caught off guard, said, "I am not hurt, maybe just surprised".Fernando Santos: "Não saio magoado" Fernando Santos: "I am not hurt" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-nao-saio-magoado.html 20 January 2016 Record 20 August 2007 pt Benfica immediately signed José Antonio Camacho, who had managed the team from 2002 to 2004, to replace him.José Antonio Camacho é o escolhido José Antonio Camacho is the chosen one http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/jose-antonio-camacho-e-o-escolhido.html 20 January 2016 Record 20 August 2007 pt Camacho was happy to return, acknowledging that his friendship with Vieira played an important role in his quick hiring.Camacho: "Estou muito contente" Camacho: "I am very happy" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/camacho-estou-muito-contente.html 20 January 2016 Record 20 August 2007 pt In his first game, Camacho could not lead Benfica past Vitória de Guimarães, who earned a scoreless draw at Estádio da Luz.Benfica-V. Guimarães, 0-0 http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/v--guimaraes/detalhe/benfica-v-guimaraes-0-0.html 20 January 2016 Record 25 August 2007 pt Benfica signed more players: Uruguayans Maxi Pereira and Cristian Rodríguez first,SAD confirma reforços à CMVM SAD confirms signings to CMVM http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/sad-confirma-reforcos-a-cmvm.html 20 January 2016 Record 27 August 2007 pt followed by Brazilian centre-back Edcarlos.Edcarlos: "Vou realizar um sonho" Edcarlos: "I will make a dream come true" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/edcarlos-vou-realizar-um-sonho.html 20 January 2016 Record 28 August 2007 pt In the last match of August, Benfica confirmed their place in the group stage of the Champions League with an away win in Parken Stadium.Battling Benfica deny København https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/01c4-0e6e7bdf3b1e-5c86e6c570c8-1000--battling-benfica-deny-kobenhavn/ 20 January 2016 UEFA 29 August 2007 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141221152244/https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2008/matches/round=15104/match=301286/postmatch/report/index.html 21 December 2014 The next day, the club was drawn into group D alongside Milan, Celtic and Shakhtar Donetsk.Liga dos Campeões: Sorteio em directo Champions League: Live Draw http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-dos-campeoes/detalhe/liga-dos-campeoes-sorteio-em-directo.html 20 January 2016 Record 30 August 2007 pt 220px|thumbnail|left|alt=Players celebrating a goal in front of fans wearing red, the team color|Benfica celebrate a goal against Naval on 15 September On 2 September, Benfica played Nacional at the Estádio da Choupana. They scored their first goal in the 17th minute, adding two more in the second half for their first league win.Nacional-Benfica, 0-3 (Cardozo 18'', 77'' gp, Rui Costa 69'') http://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/nacional-benfica-0-3-cardozo-18-77-gp-rui-costa-69.html 20 January 2016 Record 3 September 2007 pt A delighted Camacho said, "I liked the second half a lot. We were much better altogether."Um Óscar para Di María An Oscar to Di María https://www.cmjornal.pt/desporto/futebol/detalhe/um-oscar-para-di-maria? 20 August 2016 Correio da Manhã 3 September 2007 pt After a two-week international break, Benfica resumed competition against Naval on the 15th. Cristian Rodríguez scored the opener in the 22nd minute, followed by Rui Costa a few minutes later. In the second half, Nuno Gomes scored the third and final goal.Benfica-Naval, 3-0 (Rodríguez 23'', Rui Costa 35'', Nuno Gomes 52'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-naval-3-0-rodriguez-23-rui-costa-35-nuno-gomes-52.html 20 January 2016 Record 15 September 2007 pt Although Camacho was pleased with the win, he was concerned about his team's early performance.Camacho: "Não estamos a entrar bem nos jogos" Camacho: "We are not starting well" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/camacho-nao-estamos-a-entrar-bem-nos-jogos.html 20 January 2016 Record 15 September 2007 pt Three days later, Benfica visited the San Siro to play Milan. Their opening game in the group stage did not go as planned; they conceded an early goal by Andrea Pirlo, who scored again with an assist by Filippo Inzaghi. Nuno Gomes scored in the 92nd minute of the 2–1 loss.Holders Milan off to winning start https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/01c5-0e6e885027e5-c9a2e5aabfc1-1000--holders-milan-off-to-winning-start/ 20 August 2016 UEFA 18 September 2007 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150825080547/https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2008/matches/round=15105/match=301173/postmatch/report/index.html 25 August 2015 Camacho was philosophical: "You pay for every mistake you make against a side like Milan. I don't blame our lack of experience because we were facing the best team in Europe."Ancelotti hails one of a kind https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/301173--milan-vs-benfica/ 20 August 2016 UEFA 18 September 2007 On 23 September, Benfica played Braga at the Municipal de Braga; both teams failed to convert several goal opportunities for a scoreless draw.Sp. Braga-Benfica, 0-0 http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sp--braga/detalhe/sp-braga-benfica-0-0.html 20 January 2016 Record 23 September 2007 pt Camacho was unconcerned with the result, since the league race had many matches remaining.Camacho: "FC Porto não me preocupa" Camacho: "FC Porto does not worry me" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/camacho-fc-porto-nao-me-preocupa.html 20 January 2016 Record 24 September 2007 pt Benfica played Estrela da Amadora at the Estádio da Reboleira in the third round of the new League Cup the following Wednesday, winning on penalty kicks and advancing to the next round.E. Amadora-Benfica, 1-1 (Maurício 36''; Adu 90''+3'' gp); 4-5 gp http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-da-liga/detalhe/e-amadora-benfica-1-1-mauricio-36-adu-903-gp-4-5-gp.html 20 January 2016 Record 26 September 2007 pt https://web.archive.org/web/20160216151124/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-da-liga/detalhe/e-amadora-benfica-1-1-mauricio-36-adu-903-gp-4-5-gp.html 16 February 2016 dead dmy-all September ended with the Lisbon derby against Sporting CP. For the second time in a week, Benfica could not break their opponent's defence, conceding their fourth draw of the season.Benfica-Sporting, 0-0 http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sporting/detalhe/benfica-sporting-0-0.html 20 January 2016 Record 29 September 2007 pt Camacho attributed the result to wasted opportunities: "We only failed in scoring. We had many shots; many were good, but football is like this."Camacho: "Faltou apenas o golo" Camacho: "We only lacked in goals" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/camacho-faltou-apenas-o-golo.html 20 January 2016 Record 29 September 2007 pt October–November October began with the club hosting Shakhtar Donetsk in a 1–0 loss to Mircea Lucescu's team on a goal by Jádson.Shakhtar soar at Benfica's expense https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/01c6-0e6e9ac796f7-591f0c99135b-1000--shakhtar-soar-at-benfica-s-expense/ 20 August 2016 UEFA 3 October 2007 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150821021921/https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2008/matches/round=15105/match=301182/postmatch/report/index.html 21 August 2015 After the game Camacho said, "We played some decent football and although at times we had five, six, seven men in the area, the ball refused to go in."Lucescu enjoys 'deserved result' https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/301182--benfica-vs-shakhtar/ 20 January 2016 UEFA 3 October 2007 On 7 October, Benfica visited the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa to play União de Leiria. Despite conceding an early goal, the partnership of Cardozo and Nuno Gomes was successful; Gomes scored twice to give Benfica the three points.U. Leiria-Benfica, 1-2 (Cadú 2''; Nuno Gomes 16'', 65'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/u-leiria-benfica-1-2--cadu-2-nuno-gomes-16-65.html 20 January 2016 Record 7 October 2007 pt After a two-week break for international matches, Benfica's season resumed on 20 October with a League Cup match against Vitória de Setúbal. Camacho made many changes in the starting eleven, which nearly cost him the game. A 12th-minute Setúbal goal was not matched until the 94th minute, by Freddy Adu.Benfica-V. Setúbal, 1-1 (Freddy Adu 90''+4; Matheus 12'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-da-liga/detalhe/benfica-v-setubal-1-1-freddy-adu-904-matheus-12.html 20 January 2016 Record 20 October 2007 pt https://web.archive.org/web/20160214200836/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-da-liga/detalhe/benfica-v-setubal-1-1-freddy-adu-904-matheus-12.html 14 February 2016 dead dmy-all Despite the near-loss, Camacho said, "I am satisfied with our performance. The players worked well and he had many chances to score."Camacho: "Estou satisfeito pelo trabalho em campo" Camacho: "I am happy with my players work" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-da-liga/detalhe/camacho-estou-satisfeito-pelo-trabalho-em-campo.html 20 January 2016 Record 20 October 2007 pt https://web.archive.org/web/20160307093252/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-da-liga/detalhe/camacho-estou-satisfeito-pelo-trabalho-em-campo.html 7 March 2016 dead dmy-all The following Wednesday, Benfica hosted Celtic for matchday three of the Champions League. They continued struggling to convert goal opportunities, hitting the goal post twice in quick succession before finally breaking Celtic's defence with an 87th-minute winning goal by Cardozo.Cardozo finally cracks resilient Celtic https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/01c6-0e6ea9c69a75-7e91d506f646-1000--cardozo-finally-cracks-resilient-celtic/ 20 August 2016 UEFA 24 October 2007 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150819234403/https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2008/matches/round=15105/match=301197/postmatch/report/index.html 19 August 2015 Camacho praised his players for not giving up and staying calm under pressure.Camacho relief as belief pays off https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/301197--benfica-vs-celtic/ 20 August 2016 UEFA 24 October 2007 On 28 October, Benfica hosted Marítimo for the Primeira Liga. Although Kanú scored first for Marítimo in the eighth minute, Cardozo evened the score ten minutes later. Marítimo had an opportunity to regain the lead when Quim incurred a penalty and was sent off but his replacement, Hans-Jörg Butt, stopped the penalty kick. In the second half, Adu scored the winning goal for ten-men Benfica in the 87th minute.Benfica-Marítimo, 2-1 (Cardozo 18'' g.p. Adu 87''; Kanu 8'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/maritimo/detalhe/benfica-maritimo-2-1-cardozo-18-gp-adu-87-kanu-8.html 20 January 2016 Record 28 October 2007 pt Camacho said about teams like Marítimo, "We have to change our mentality and never relax, because for teams like Marítimo or Vitória de Setúbal, their 'Champions League' is facing Benfica."Camacho: "Podíamos ter mais 3-4 golos na Champions" Camacho: "We could have scored 3–4 more goals in the Champions League" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/camacho-podiamos-ter-mais-3-4-golos-na-champions.html 20 January 2016 Record 29 October 2007 pt On the last day of October, Benfica visited the Estádio do Bonfim for their second game against Vitória de Setúbal, and the remodelled team led at half-time. During the second half Setúbal, pushing hard, scored twice to knock Benfica out of the League Cup.V. Setúbal-Benfica, 2-1 (Matheus 67'' e Edinho 83''; Adu 45''+1 g.p.) http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-da-liga/detalhe/v-setubal-benfica-2-1-matheus-67-e-edinho-83-adu-451-gp.html 20 January 2016 Record 31 October 2007 pt https://web.archive.org/web/20160215211912/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-da-liga/detalhe/v-setubal-benfica-2-1-matheus-67-e-edinho-83-adu-451-gp.html 15 February 2016 dead dmy-all Camacho said, "We were eliminated because they were better. It was a fair loss."Camacho: "Perdemos bem" Camacho: "It was a fair loss" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/camacho-perdemos-bem.html 20 January 2016 Record 31 October 2007 pt 220px|thumbnail|right|alt=Player in red, walking away from the camera|Ángel Di María succeeded Simão as number 20. November's first game was at the Mata Real against Paços de Ferreira. Benfica scored first with a header by Cristian Rodríguez, but Tiago Valente tied the game a few minutes later for Paços. In the 85th minute, Kostas Katsouranis scored Benfica's winning goal with an assist by Rodríguez.P. Ferreira-Benfica, 1-2 (Tiago Valente 29''; Cristian Rodríguez 21'', Katsouranis 86'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/p--ferreira/detalhe/p-ferreira-benfica--1-2-tiago-valente-29-cristian-rodriguez-21-katsouranis-86.html 20 January 2016 Record 3 November 2007 pt https://web.archive.org/web/20160216072349/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/p--ferreira/detalhe/p-ferreira-benfica--1-2-tiago-valente-29-cristian-rodriguez-21-katsouranis-86.html 16 February 2016 dead dmy-all To Camacho, the win was "difficult but very important".Camacho: "Importante vitória mas muito sofrida" Camacho: "A difficult but important win" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/camacho-importante-vitoria-mas-muito-sofrida.html 20 January 2016 Record 3 October 2007 pt On 6 November, Benfica played Celtic on the road. In their second game against the team, Benfica lost 1–0 on a goal by Aiden McGeady.McGeady's Celtic art baffles Benfica https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/301221--celtic-vs-benfica/ 20 August 2016 UEFA 6 November 2007 With the loss, Benfica was in last place and needed to defeat Milan to remain in the Champions League. Although Camacho was optimistic, he was aware of the high stakes.Strachan thrilled by 'fantastic' Celtic https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/301221--celtic-vs-benfica/ 20 August 2016 UEFA 6 November 2007 On 11 November, Benfica hosted Boavista in search of their fourth consecutive win in the Primeira Liga. Cardozo scored in the first half, with Boavista tying the score in the 58th minute. Benfica then scored five goals in the final 40 minutes for a 6–1 win.Benfica-Boavista, 6-1 (Cardozo 18'', Pereira 62'', Rodríguez 66''>, R. Silva 79'' pb, N. Gomes 85'' gp e 89''; J. Ribeiro 58'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-boavista-6-1-cardozo-18-pereira-62-rodriguez-66-r-silva-79-pb-n-gomes-85-gp-e-89-j-ribeiro-58.html 20 January 2016 Record 11 November 2007 pt After the match, Rui Costa said, "We had our fourth consecutive win in the Primeira Liga, and I think we are on the right track."Rui Costa: "No caminho certo" Rui Costa: "We are on the right track" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/rui-costa-no-caminho-certo.html 20 January 2016 Record 11 November 2007 pt After a third international break, Benfica resumed on the 24th with an away game against Académica. Lito scored first for Académica, but a free kick by Rui Costa tied the game. Académica goalkeeper Ricardo made two errors, allowing Luisão and Adu to score Benfica's second and third goals,Académica-Benfica, 1-3 (Lito 24''; Rui Costa 33'', Luisão 87'', Adu 90''+3) http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/academica-benfica-1-3-lito-24-rui-costa-33-luisao-87-adu-903.html 20 January 2016 Record 24 November 2007 pt and Camacho credited the late win to his players' perseverance and commitment.Camacho: "Nunca damos o braço a torcer" Camacho: "We never gave up" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/camacho-nunca-damos-o-braco-a-torcer.html 20 January 2016 Record 24 October 2007 pt November ended with a decisive match against Milan. Andrea Pirlo scored for Benfica, but Maxi Pereira's 23rd-minute shot tied the game. Benfica's fate was determined by events in Glasgow, as Celtic defeated Shakhtar Donetsk with an added-time goal.Milan profit from late twist of fate https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/01c7-0e6ec2d30f7a-a2dfbf8cd064-1000--milan-profit-from-late-twist-of-fate/ 20 August 2016 UEFA 28 November 2007 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150816230541/https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2008/matches/round=15105/match=301229/postmatch/report/index.html 16 August 2015 Camacho bemoaned his team's luck: "We're a bit unhappy. For what we did in this competition I think we should have had more of a chance to go through, so for me football has not been fair to Benfica."Camacho confounded by Benfica exit https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/301229--benfica-vs-milan/ 20 August 2016 UEFA 28 November 2007 December–January 200px|thumbnail|left|alt=Two players trying for the ball|Luisão pressing Tarik Sektioui in the Clássico on 1 December On 1 December, Benfica played Porto in the Clássico. Ricardo Quaresma took advantage of a 42nd-minute counterattack to dribble past David Luiz and score the winning goal for Porto.Benfica-FC Porto, 0-1 (Quaresma 42'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/fc-porto/detalhe/benfica-fc-porto-0-1-quaresma-42.html 21 January 2016 Record 1 December 2007 pt It was Benfica's first league loss at Luz since 28 January 2006.Invencibilidade acaba Invincibility ends http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/invencibilidade-acaba.html 21 January 2016 Record 2 December 2007 pt Camacho said, "We were inexperienced, failed to retain the ball and allowed counter-attacks."Camacho: "Fomos uma equipa inexperiente" Camacho: "We were an inexperient team" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/camacho-fomos-uma-equipa-inexperiente.html 21 January 2016 Record 1 December 2007 pt Three days later, Benfica travelled to Donetsk to play Shakhtar in the final match of the Champions League group stage, and Cardozo scored twice in the first 25 minutes to give Benfica the win. The club overtook Shakhtar, finishing third and qualifying for the UEFA Cup,Shakhtar despair at early exit https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/01c8-0e6ecbb9359e-70d151852aa7-1000--shakhtar-despair-at-early-exit/ 19 May 2018 UEFA 4 December 2007 and Camacho was pleased with the result.Missed opportunities torment Lucescu https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/301254--shakhtar-vs-benfica/ 20 August 2016 UEFA 4 December 2007 On 9 December, Benfica began their Portuguese Cup run by hosting Académica. The club won with goals by Luisão and Cardozo; Académica scored a consolation goal after a mistake by Benfica's goalkeeper, Butt.Benfica-Académica, 3-1 (Luisão 40' e Cardozo 45' e 86'; N'Doye 53') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-de-portugal/detalhe/benfica-academica-3-1-luisao-40-e-cardozo-45-e-86-ndoye-53.html 21 January 2016 Record 9 December 2007 pt According to Camacho, "We suffered a bit in the second half. Académica's goal complicated things."Camacho: "Temos de jogar sempre para ganhar" Camacho: "We always have to play to win" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/camacho-temos-de-jogar-sempre-para-ganhar.html 21 January 2016 Record 9 December 2007 pt League play resumed on 15 December, with Benfica commuting to the Estádio do Restelo to face Belenenses. The club failed to stem their hosts' momentum, giving up a 71st-minute goal for their second-straight league loss.Belenenses-Benfica, 1-0 (Weldon 71') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/belenenses-benfica-1-0-weldon-71.html 21 January 2016 Record 15 December 2007 pt Camacho accepted the blame: "When you lose it is always the manager's fault. I failed to pass the message to my players."Camacho: "A culpa é sempre do treinador" Camacho: "The blame is always from the manager" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/camacho-a-culpa-e-sempre-do-treinador.html 21 January 2016 Record 15 December 2007 pt Benfica ended 2007 by hosting Estrela da Amadora on 20 December, winning 3–0 with all goals scored in the second half.Benfica-E. Amadora, 3-0 (Rodríguez 52', Cardozo 70' gp e Nuno Gomes 90') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-e-amadora-3-0-rodriguez-52-cardozo-70-gp-e-nuno-gomes-90.html 21 January 2016 Record 20 December 2007 pt The win placed Benfica seven points behind league leaders Porto, who had their first league loss to Nacional.Jesualdo: "Foi um erro grande de Pedro Henriques" Jesualdo: "It was a big error from Pedro Henriques" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/fc-porto/detalhe/jesualdo-foi-um-erro-grande-de-pedro-henriques.html 21 January 2016 Record 21 December 2007 pt On 21 December, Benfica participated in the UEFA Cup draw for the round of 32 and was paired with German team 1. FC Nürnberg.Sporting-Basileia, Benfica-Nuremberga e W. Bremen-Sp. Braga Sporting-Basileia, Benfica-Nuremberga and W. Bremen-Sp. Braga http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/sporting-basileia-benfica-nuremberga-e-w-bremen-sp-braga.html 21 January 2016 Record 21 December 2007 pt Benfica began the year with a match against Vitória de Setúbal. After trouble penetrating Setúbal's defense, Mantorras scored in the 71st minute. However, Setúbal rallied and tied the game for a point.V. Setúbal-Benfica, 1-1 (Edinho 88'; Mantorras 72') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/v--setubal/detalhe/v-setubal-benfica-1-1-edinho-88-mantorras-72.html 21 January 2016 Record 5 January 2008 pt The result surprised Camacho: "I though we would win. After we scored, we did not retained the ball. A team like Benfica has to do that."Camacho: "Pensei que iríamos ganhar" Camacho: "I thought we would win" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/camacho-pensei-que-iriamos-ganhar.html 21 January 2016 Record 5 January 2008 pt Two Benfica players, Luisão and Katsouranis, had a disagreement during the game; they were immediately substituted, and later suspended.Luisão e Katsouranis suspensos Luisão and Katsouranis suspended http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/luisao-e-katsouranis-suspensos.html 21 January 2016 Record 6 January 2008 pt On 12 January, Benfica hosted Leixões at the Luz. They struggled to control Leixões, who had the upper hand in a scoreless draw.Benfica-Leixões, 0-0 http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-leixoes-0-0.html 21 January 2016 Record 12 January 2008 pt Camacho was disappointed: "We lacked focus; it's apparent since the Champions League elimination that we do."Camacho: "Falta mentalidade e sorte" Camacho: "We lacked mentality and luck" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/camacho-falta-mentalidade-e-sorte.html 21 January 2016 Record 12 January 2008 pt A week later, Benfica played Feirense in the fifth round of the Portuguese Cup, advancing to the next round on a 52nd-minute goal by Cardozo.Benfica-Feirense, 1-0 (Cardozo 52') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-de-portugal/detalhe/benfica-feirense-1-0-cardozo-52.html 21 January 2016 Record 19 January 2008 pt Camacho said, "I did not like the game. We are playing differently than we are training. The difference in quality between both teams should have been obvious and it was not."Camacho: "Jogadores estão um pouco presos" Camacho: "The players are a little stuck" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-de-portugal/detalhe/camacho-jogadores-estao-um-pouco-presos.html 21 January 2016 Record 19 January 2008 pt On 26 January, Benfica played Vitória de Guimarães at the Estádio D. Afonso Henriques. They scored in the eighth minute, when Cardozo converted a free kick from 30 meters out. Di María assisted Maxi Pereira on a second goal, with Guimarães scoring in the 60th minute. In extra time, Cardozo scored his second goal on a mistake by Nilson.V. Guimarães-Benfica, 1-3 (Ghilas 61'; Cardozo 8' e 90'+2 e Maxi 26') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/v--guimaraes/detalhe/v-guimaraes-benfica-1-3-ghilas-61-cardozo-8-e-902-e-maxi-26.html 21 January 2016 Record 26 January 2008 pt February–March February was a busy month for the club. Benfica trailed Porto by 11 points in the Primeira Liga,Vieira: "Mesmo a 11 pontos preocupamos muita gente" Vieira: "Even at 11 points, we worry people" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/vieira-mesmo-a-11-pontos-preocupamos-muita-gente.html 21 January 2016 Record 27 January 2008 pt with crucial European and domestic cup matches between league matches. The first was on 2 February against Nacional. Like past home performances, Benfica failed to score and lost points in another scoreless draw. Camacho tried to explain his team's performance: "We did not lack attitude, but at home, we sometimes feel disturbed, pressured. We played two forwards and we still did not score."Camacho: "A equipa está pouco à vontade" Camacho: "The team is little at ease" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/camacho-a-equipa-esta-pouco-a-vontade.html 21 January 2016 Record 2 February 2008 pt He saw his first white handkerchiefs, an action commonly seen as a request for resignation.Adeptos despedem-se com lenços brancos Fans wave goodbye with white handkerchiefs http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/adeptos-despedem-se-com-lencos-brancos.html 21 January 2016 Record 3 February 2008 pt Benfica regained their feet with a home win against Paços de Ferreira in the Portuguese Cup. An opening goal by Pedrinha in the second minute was answered with an equaliser by Cardozo before half-time. In the second half, Cardozo, Rui Costa and Nuno Assis scored to send Benfica to the quarter-finals.Benfica-P. Ferreira, 4-1 (Cardozo 41' e 52', Rui Costa 78' e Nuno Assis 90'+1; Pedrinha 2') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-de-portugal/detalhe/benfica-p-ferreira-4-1-cardozo-41-e-52-rui-costa-78-e-nuno-assis-901-pedrinha-2.html 21 January 2016 Record 10 February 2008 pt On 14 February, Benfica hosted 1. FC Nürnberg in the first of two games against the German team. Recent acquisition Ariza Makukula scored the only goal in the 43rd minute, a 20-meter strike which fooled goalkeeper Jaromír Blažek.Unconvincing Benfica lead Nürnberg https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/01ca-0e6eff01c285-3926c1a3482e-1000--unconvincing-benfica-lead-nurnberg/ 21 January 2016 UEFA 15 February 2008 live https://web.archive.org/web/20171014084808/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2008/matches/round=15120/match=301923/postmatch/report/index.html 14 October 2017 Camacho called the narrow victory important.Camacho: "Resultado importante" Camacho: "Important result" http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/camacho-resultado-importante.html 21 January 2016 Record 14 February 2008 pt Three days later, Benfica played Naval at the Municipal José Bento Pessoa. Cristian Rodríguez scored the club's opening goal in the 18th minute, with László Sepsi assisting Nuno Assis on a second goal in the final minute.Naval-Benfica, 0-2 (Rodríguez 18', Nuno Assis 90'+3) http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/naval-benfica-0-2-rodriguez-18-nuno-assis-903.html 21 January 2016 Record 17 February 2008 pt On 21 February, Benfica played the second leg of their European double-header with Nürnberg. The Bundesliga side scored twice in seven minutes during the second half before Cardozo scored in the 89th minute and Di María tied the game in the 92nd, sending Benfica to the round of 16 with Spanish side Getafe.Benfica break Nürnberg hearts https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/01ca-0e6f0ba1dc10-3854d35c1778-1000--benfica-break-nurnberg-hearts/ 21 January 2016 UEFA 21 February 2008 live https://web.archive.org/web/20171014084815/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2008/matches/round=15120/match=301939/postmatch/report/index.html 14 October 2017 Camacho said, "Benfica made some defensive errors in the second half that put them in a tough spot. They managed to react and continued their search for goals until they arrived."Camacho: "Podíamos ter marcado mais cedo" Camacho: "We could have scored earlier" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/camacho-podiamos-ter-marcado-mais-cedo.html 21 January 2016 Record 21 February 2008 pt In domestic-league play, Benfica hosted Braga on 24 January. Braga scored first with a fifth-minute goal by Zé Manel, with Luisão tying the game in the 21sth minute.Benfica-Sp. Braga, 1-1 (Luisão 21'; Zé Manuel 5') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sp--braga/detalhe/benfica-sp-braga-1-1-luisao-21-ze-manuel-5.html 21 January 2016 Record 24 February 2008 pt The draw complicated the league race, with Porto increasing their lead.O estranho Benfica e não só ... The strange case of Benfica and others ... http://www.record.xl.pt/opiniao/cronistas/luis-avelas/detalhe/o-estranho-benfica-e-nao-so.html 21 January 2016 Record 24 February 2008 pt Camacho said, "Benfica did everything they could win. They tried to score from every way possible, but could not".Camacho: "Fizemos tudo para ganhar" Camacho: "We did everything we could to win" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/camacho-fizemos-tudo-para-ganhar.html 21 January 2016 Record 24 February 2008 pt The club ended the month with a 2–0 victory over Moreirense in the Portuguese Cup, sending them to the semi-finals.Benfica-Moreirense, 2-0 (Rui Costa 69', Makukula 86') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-de-portugal/detalhe/benfica-moreirense-2-0-rui-costa-69-makukula-86.html 21 January 2016 Record 27 February 2008 pt 300px|thumbnail|right|alt=Cheering fans in a cloud of pink smoke|The No Name Boys supporting Benfica at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez on 12 March Benfica began March competing at three levels: the Primeira Liga, the Portuguese Cup and the UEFA Cup. Their first game was at the Estádio José Alvalade against Sporting CP. Managed by Paulo Bento, the hosts scored the opening goal in the 11th minute with a header by Simon Vukčević. In the 40th minute, Rui Costa's corner kick allowed Cardozo to head in the tying goal.Sporting-Benfica, 1-1 (Vukcevic 11', Cardozo 39') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sporting/detalhe/sporting-benfica-1-1-vukcevic-11-cardozo-39.html 21 January 2016 Record 2 March 2008 pt Benfica held second place, five points ahead of Sporting.O socorrista da Luz The rescuer of Benfica http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/o-socorrista-da-luz.html 21 January 2016 Record 3 March 2008 pt For Camacho, the result was "very important because we kept our advantage, allowing us to remain in second place".Camacho: "Importante por termos mantido a vantagem" Camacho: "Important was keeping our lead" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/camacho-importante-por-termos-mantido-a-vantagem.html 21 January 2016 Record 2 March 2008 pt The following Thursday, Benfica hosted Getafe in the UEFA Cup. The match quickly soured for the club when Cardozo was sent off in the ninth minute, and Rubén de la Red scored Getafe's first goal in the 25th minute. During the second half Pablo Hernández added another, and Mantorras scored a 76th-minute consolation goal for Benfica.Getafe claim Benfica scalp https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/01cb-0e6f1c66b1aa-55d8d041a9c0-1000--getafe-claim-benfica-scalp/ 21 January 2016 UEFA 6 March 2008 live https://web.archive.org/web/20151002114124/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2008/matches/round=15121/match=301951/postmatch/report/index.html 2 October 2015 Camacho said, "We started poorly because Getafe has a good team. With Cardozo's ejection, things got more complicated. In the second half, Benfica was better, the players fought and showed we have a chance to eliminate them."Camacho: "Em Madrid é para ganhar" Camacho: "In Madrid we have to win" http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/camacho-em-madrid-e-para-ganhar.html 21 January 2016 Record 6 March 2008 pt On 9 March, Benfica hosted União de Leiria. They conceded an opening goal in the 42nd minute, scoring two second-half goals in five minutes: one each by Zoro and Cardozo. Serge N'Gal scored a 69th-minute equaliser for the draw.Benfica-U. Leiria, 2-2 (Zoro 51', Cardozo 56'; Paulo César 43', N'Gal 70') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-u-leiria-2-2-zoro-51-cardozo-56-paulo-cesar-43-ngal-70.html 21 January 2016 Record 9 March 2008 pt The result had repercussions, as Camacho resigned: "I cannot do anything else to improve this team's performance."Camacho demitiu-se Camacho resigned http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/camacho-demitiu-se.html Record 9 March 2008 pt His resignation, so late in the season, caught Benfica's management by surprise. They opted to not replace him, nominating his assistant Fernando Chalana as manager. Chalana accepted the challenge: "I am here through thick and thin."Chalana: "Estou no Benfica para o que der e vier" Chalana: "I am here through thick and thin" http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/chalana-estou-no-benfica-para-o-que-der-e-vier.html 21 January 2016 Record 11 March 2008 pt His first game as manager was against Getafe on the road on 12 March. Benfica had to score two and allow none to progress; Makukula hit the post in the sixth minute, and Getafe qualified with a 77th-minute goal by Juan Ángel Albín.Albín fires Getafe into last eight https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/01cb-0e6f2539ee9a-d667bcbb7833-1000--albin-fires-getafe-into-last-eight/ 21 January 2016 UEFA 12 March 2008 live https://web.archive.org/web/20170707082120/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2008/matches/round=15121/match=301959/postmatch/report/index.html 7 July 2017 Four days later, Benfica played Marítimo at Barreiros, with Cardozo scoring his 19th goal of the season in the 26th minute.Cardozo a um golo de atingir a meta dos 20 Cardozo, one goal shy of reaching 20 http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/cardozo-a-um-golo-de-atingir-a-meta-dos-20.html 21 January 2016 Record 17 March 2008 pt In the second half, Ytalo scored a 75th-minute equaliser for Marítimo.Marítimo-Benfica, 1-1 (Ytalo 75'; Cardozo 26') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/maritimo/detalhe/maritimo-benfica-1-1-ytalo-75-cardozo-26.html 21 January 2016 Record 16 March 2008 pt Chalana said, "We had a great first half. We dominated and honestly I was not expecting Marítimo's goal. I was sad with the way it appeared. We did everything to win."Chalana: "Fizemos tudo para ganhar" Chalana: "We did everything to win" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/chalana-fizemos-tudo-para-ganhar.html 21 January 2016 Record 16 March 2008 pt The fourth consecutive draw cost Benfica their lead over Vitória de Guimarães for second place.Estaca zero Back to zero http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/estaca-zero.html 22 January 2016 Record 18 March 2008 pt Back from international break, the club hosted Paços de Ferreira on 30 March in a 4–1 win. At half-time, the score was 1–1, but Cardozo and Rui Costa's second-half goals gave Benfica their first domestic win in March.Benfica-P. Ferreira, 4-1 (Rodríguez 24', Cardozo 69, Rui Costa 75', 85'; Wesley 43' gp) http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/p--ferreira/detalhe/benfica-p-ferreira-4-1-rodriguez-24-cardozo-69-rui-costa-75-85-wesley-43-gp.html 21 January 2016 Record 30 March 2008 pt https://web.archive.org/web/20160215134544/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/p--ferreira/detalhe/benfica-p-ferreira-4-1-rodriguez-24-cardozo-69-rui-costa-75-85-wesley-43-gp.html 15 February 2016 dead dmy-all April–May 210px|thumbnail|left|alt=Rui Costa, clapping his hands over his head after scoring a goal|Rui Costa's last game, on 11 May, attracted over 54,000 fans. As the season wound down, Benfica was battling for a direct qualification for the Champions League with six matches remaining.Recuperar estatuto Recover momentum http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/recuperar-estatuto.html 22 January 2016 Record 4 April 2008 pt On 6 April, the club played Boavista on the road. The hosts were undefeated at home since October, but Benfica had an opportunity to gain ground over Vitória de Guimarães (who had lost points hours earlier). Neither team could penetrate the other's defence, despite Boavista's 24th-minute penalty kick, and the game ended in a scoreless draw.Boavista-Benfica, 0-0 http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/boavista-benfica-0-0.html 22 January 2016 Record 6 April 2008 pt Chalana was highly critical of the refereeing: "What happened here was a disgrace."Chalana: "Foi uma vergonha o que se passou aqui" Chalana: "What happened here was a disgrace" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/chalana-foi-uma-vergonha-o-que-se-passou-aqui.html 22 January 2016 Record 6 April 2008 pt The following Friday, Benfica hosted Académica. In the fourth minute Luisão lost the ball to Miguel Pedro, who scored for Académica. At the 30-minute mark, Markus Berger added another, and in the second half, Luis Aguiar scored a third.Benfica-Académica, 0-3 (Miguel Pedro 4', Berger 32', Luís Aguiar 65') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-academica-0-3-miguel-pedro-4-berger-32-luis-aguiar-65.html 22 January 2016 Record 11 April 2008 pt It was the fourth time in Benfica's history that they lost by three goals at home, matching their worst result in the Primeira Liga. They had lost 3–0 to Boavista in 1998–99 and 4–1 to Sporting CP in 1938–39 and 1947–48.Águias igualam pior derrota caseira no Campeonato Eagles match worst league loss at home http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/aguias-igualam-pior-derrota-caseira-no-campeonato.html 22 January 2016 Record 11 April 2008 pt Chalana was resigned: "There are days like this."Chalana: "Há dias assim ..." Chalana: "There are days like this" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/chalana-ha-dias-assim.html 22 January 2016 Record 11 April 2008 pt With the loss, Benfica had lost 18 points in Luz, was 21 points behind Porto and fell from second to fourth place.Recorde negativo Negative record http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/recorde-negativo.html 22 January 2016 Record 13 April 2008 ptA vitória do leão http://www.record.xl.pt/opiniao/linha-direta/detalhe/a-vitoria-do-leao.html 22 January 2016 Record 14 April 2008 pt 10 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160310221638/http://www.record.xl.pt/opiniao/linha-direta/detalhe/a-vitoria-do-leao.html dead On 16 April, the club visited the Alvalade for the Portuguese Cup semi-finals. Benfica began the game well, with first-half goals by Rui Costa and Nuno Gomes. Sporting mobilized in the second half, scoring three goals in 12 minutes. Rodríguez tied the game for Benfica before Sporting scored two more goals, eliminating Benfica.Taça de Portugal: Sporting derrota Benfica por 5-3 Portuguese Cup: Sporting defeats Benfica for 5–3 https://www.publico.pt/noticia/taca-de-portugal-sporting-derrota-benfica-por-53-1326076 22 January 2016 Público 16 April 2008 pt https://web.archive.org/web/20150924145259/http://www.publico.pt/noticia/taca-de-portugal-sporting-derrota-benfica-por-53-1326076 24 September 2015 Chalana attributed the loss to poor refereeing: "We started strong, scored two goals and could have scored a third if the referee had signalled a penalty over Luisão. It would be the 3–0 and would have killed the game."Chalana: "Ficou um penálti por marcar" Chalana: "A penalty for us was ignored" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/chalana-ficou-um-penalti-por-marcar.html 22 January 2016 Record 16 April 2008 pt Four days later, Benfica played Porto at the Estádio do Dragão. Lisandro López scored goals in the seventh and 80th minutes to give Porto a 2–0 win, increasing the difference between them to 24 points.FC Porto-Benfica, 2-0 (Lisandro 7', 80') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/fc-porto/detalhe/fc-porto-benfica-2-0-lisandro-7-80.html 22 January 2016 Record 20 April 2008 ptUm Mundo a separá-los A world separating them http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/fc-porto/detalhe/um-mundo-a-separa-los.html 22 January 2016 Record 21 April 2008 pt Despite amassing five out of a possible 15 points since becoming manager and trailing second-place Vitória de Guimarães by four points, Chalana remained hopeful: "Nothing is lost, Benfica will use all their weapons to win the remaining nine points."Chalana: "Não vamos deitar a toalha ao chão" Chalana: "We will not give up" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/chalana-nao-vamos-deitar-a-toalha-ao-chao.html 22 January 2016 Record 20 April 2008 pt The club's last April match was a 2–0 victory over Belenenses,Benfica-Belenenses, 2-0 (Luisão 41', Cardozo 65') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-belenenses-2-0-luisao-41-cardozo-65.html 22 January 2016 Record 26 April 2008 pt with Chalana praising his players' performance against "a very good team".Chalana: "A vitória é para os benfiquistas" Chalana: "The win is for all the fans" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/chalana-a-vitoria-e-para-os-benfiquistas.html 22 January 2016 Record 26 April 2008 pt In May, Benfica had two games in which to overcome a four-point deficit. On the fourth, they played Estrela da Amadora away. Benfica never beat Estrela's goalkeeper, Pedro Alves, drawing 0–0 and losing crucial points.E. Amadora-Benfica, 0-0 http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/e-amadora-benfica-0-0.html 22 January 2016 Record 4 May 2008 pt Chalana said, "We started the first half somewhat nervous. Not playing our best. However, the second half was different, we did everything to win, created opportunities but the ball just would not go in."Chalana: "A bola não quis entrar" Chalana: "The ball just would not go in" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/chalana-a-bola-nao-quis-entrar.html 22 January 2016 Record 4 May 2008 pt The draw left Benfica dependent on others to reach second place; even if they won, Sporting had to lose and Guimarães had to lose or draw.Bye bye Champions? http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/bye-bye-champions.html 22 January 2016 Record 5 May 2008 ptSprint final rumo à Champions Final sprint towards the Champions League http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/detalhe/sprint-final-rumo-a-champions.html 22 January 2016 Record 11 May 2008 pt On 11 May, the club hosted Vitória de Setúbal. The match, attracting over 54,000 fans for Rui Costa's last game, was a 3–0 Benfica win.Benfica-V. Setúbal, 3-0 (Katsouranis 25', Cardozo 39' e Nuno Gomes 88') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/v--setubal/detalhe/benfica-v-setubal-3-0-katsouranis-25-cardozo-39-e-nuno-gomes-88.html 22 January 2016 Record 11 May 2008 ptHomenagem do povo ao Príncipe Tribute from the people to the prince http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/homenagem-do-povo-ao-principe.html 22 January 2016 Record 12 May 2008 pt Sporting and Guimarães also won and Benfica finished fourth, missing a Champions League berth.O adeus de um génio The end of a genius http://www.record.xl.pt/opiniao/cronistas/luis-avelas/detalhe/o-adeus-de-um-genio.html 22 January 2016 Record 11 May 2008 pt It was their fifth finish outside the top three after fourth-place finishes in 1939–40, 1940–41 and 2001–02 and a sixth-place finish in 2000–01. Chalana said, "Benfica is very big. We failed to reach our objectives, but nearly sold out the stadium today."Chalana: "Falhámos os objectivos mas somos grandes" Chalana: "We failed our objectives but we are very big" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/chalana-falhamos-os-objectivos-mas-somos-grandes.html 22 January 2016 Record 11 May 2008 The club's season ended with an African tour in which they defeated a team with players from Sal and São Vicente on 17 May and the Angolan national team two days later.Águias triunfam (2-0) em Cabo Verde Eagles triumph in Cape Verde http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/aguias-triunfam-2-0-em-cabo-verde.html 22 January 2016 Record 17 May 2008 ptBenfica vence em Angola Benfica wins in Angola http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-vence-em-angola.html 22 January 2016 Record 19 May 2008 pt Competitions #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFCCCC Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA #CCCCCC Postponed 1px solid #AAAAAA Overall record Competition Started First match Last match Finished RecordGWDLGFGAGDWin %Source Primeira Liga — 18 August 2007 11 May 2008 4th 30 13 13 4 45 21 yes Tovar, Rui. p. 635Tovar, Rui. p. 642 Taça de Portugal Fourth round 9 December 2007 16 April 2008 Semi-finals 5 4 0 1 13 7 yes Taça da Liga Third round 26 September 2007 31 October 2007 Fourth round 3 0 2 1 3 4 yes UEFA Champions League QR3 Third Qualifying Round 14 August 2007 4 December 2007 GS Group Stage / 3rd 8 4 1 3 8 7 yes UEFA Cup Round of 32 14 February 2008 12 March 2008 Round of 16 4 1 1 2 4 5 yes Total 50 22 17 11 73 44 yes Primeira Liga 2007–08 Primeira Liga League table BEN Results by round table b Round Ground A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H Result D/D/W/W/D/D/W/W/W/W/W/L/L/W/D/D/W/D/W/D/D/D/D/W/D/L/L/W/D/W Position 6/9/4/3/4/5/4/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/4/4/4/4/4 Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss 1st 2nd 3rd red1 FootballPortugal.net Matches 1 18 August 2007 21:00 Leixões 1–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200815400010108 Benfica Nwoko 90+4 Petit 89 Leixões Estádio do Bessa 12,710 Jorge Sousa D 2 25 August 2007 19:15 Benfica 0–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200815400010208 Vitória de Guimarães Lisbon Estádio da Luz 52,464 Lucílio Baptista D 3 2 September 2007 21:15 Nacional 0–3 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200815400010307 Benfica Cardozo 17 76 Rui Costa 69 Funchal Estádio da Madeira 4,000 Bruno Paixão W 4 15 September 2007 21:15 Benfica 3–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200815400010407 Naval Rodríguez 22 Rui Costa 35 Nuno Gomes 52 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 34,712 Rui Silva W 5 23 September 2007 18:00 Braga 0–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200815400010506 Benfica Braga Estádio Municipal de Braga 21,804 Paulo Costa D 6 29 September 2007 19:15 Benfica 0–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200815400010606 Sporting CP Lisbon Estádio da Luz 48,222 Pedro Henriques D 7 7 October 2007 19:15 União de Leiria 1–2 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200815400010705 Benfica Cadu 1 Nuno Gomes 15 65 Leiria Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa 8,960 João Ferreira W 8 28 October 2007 20:45 Benfica 2–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200815400010805 Marítimo Cardozo 18 Quim 0 31 Adu 86 Kanú 86 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 44,312 Pedro Proença W 9 3 November 2007 19:45 Paços de Ferreira 1–2 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200815400010904 Benfica Valente 29 Rodríguez 21 Katsouranis 85 Paços de Ferreira Estádio da Mata Real 3,016 Bruno Paixão W 10 11 November 2007 18:00 Benfica 6–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200815400011004 Boavista Cardozo 18 Pereira 62 Rodríguez 66 Silva 80 o.g. Nuno Gomes 85 88 pen. Zé Kalanga 2 27 55 Ribeiro 57 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 35,379 Paulo Paraty W 11 24 November 2007 21:15 Académica 1–3 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200815400011103 Benfica Lito 24 Rui Costa 34 Luisão 86 Adu 90 Coimbra Estádio Cidade de Coimbra 16,185 Olegário Benquerença W 12 1 December 2007 19:45 Benfica 0–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200815400011203 Porto Quaresma 42 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 60,116 Jorge Sousa L 13 15 December 2007 19:30 Belenenses 1–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200815400011302 Benfica Weldon 70 Lisbon Estádio do Restelo 5,000 Paulo Baptista L 14 20 December 2007 21:15 Benfica 3–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200815400011402 Estrela da Amadora Rodríguez 52 Cardozo 71 pen. Nuno Gomes 90 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 24,823 Hugo Miguel W 15 5 January 2008 19:15 Vitória de Setúbal 1–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200815400011501 Benfica Edinho 88 Mantorras 71 Setúbal Estádio do Bonfim 5,000 Paulo Paraty D 16 12 January 2008 19:00 Benfica 0–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200815400011608 Leixões Lisbon Estádio da Luz 28,930 Paulo Costa D 17 26 January 2008 21:15 Vitória de Guimarães 1–3 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200815400011708 Benfica Ghilas 60 Cardozo 7 90 Pereira 26 Guimarães Estádio D. Afonso Henriques 25,710 João Ferreira W 18 2 February 2008 21:15 Benfica 0–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200815400011807 Nacional Lisbon Estádio da Luz 31,694 Olegário Benquerença D 19 17 February 2008 19:15 Naval 0–2 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200815400011907 Benfica Rodríguez 19 Nuno Assis 90 Figueira da Foz Estádio Municipal José Bento Pessoa 4,981 Rui Costa W 20 24 February 2008 20:00 Benfica 1–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200815400012006 Braga Luisão 20 Zé Manel 5 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 31,220 Jorge Sousa D 21 2 March 2008 20:30 Sporting CP 1–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200815400012106 Benfica Vukčević 11 Cardozo 40 Nélson 0 76 Lisbon Estádio de Alvalade 40,659 Paulo Paraty D 22 9 March 2008 18:00 Benfica 2–2 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200815400012205 União de Leiria Zoro 51 Cardozo 56 Paulo César 42 N'Gal 69 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 29,496 Vasco Santos D 23 16 March 2008 19:00 Marítimo 1–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200815400012305 Benfica Ytalo 74 Cardozo 25 Funchal Estádio dos Barreiros 9,000 Bruno Paixão D 24 30 March 2008 20:15 Benfica 4–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200815400012404 Paços de Ferreira Rodríguez 24 Cardozo 69 Rui Costa 75 85 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 23,772 Elmano Santos W 25 6 April 2008 19:45 Boavista 0–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200815400012504 Benfica Porto Estádio do Bessa 14,341 Lucílio Baptista D 26 11 April 2008 19:30 Benfica 0–3 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200815400012603 Académica Miguel Pedro 4 Berger 31 L. Aguiar 65 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 30,222 Paulo Baptista L 27 20 April 2008 19:30 Porto 2–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200815400012703 Benfica López 7 80 Binya 2 17 90 Porto Estádio do Dragão 50,199 Bruno Paixão L 28 26 April 2008 18:45 Benfica 2–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200815400012802 Belenenses Luisão 41 Cardozo 65 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 33,047 Artur Soares Dias W 29 4 May 2008 18:15 Estrela da Amadora 0–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200815400012902 Benfica Lisbon Estádio da Reboleira 3,112 Pedro Proença D 30 11 May 2008 19:15 Benfica 3–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200815400013001 Vitória de Setúbal Katsouranis 25 Cardozo 42 Nuno Gomes 88 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 54,222 Jorge Sousa W Taça de Portugal 2007–08 Taça de Portugal Fourth round 9 December 2007 20:45 Benfica 3–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=2008154500196240 Académica Luisão 40 Cardozo 45 80 Ousmane N'Doye 53 Lisbon Estádio da Luz W Fifth round 19 January 2008 16:00 Benfica 1–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=2008154500195110 Feirense Cardozo 51 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 15,000 Bruno Paixão W Sixth round 10 February 2008 16:00 Benfica 4–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=2008154500105030 Paços de Ferreira Cardozo 40 pen. 52 pen. Rui Costa 77 Nuno Assis 90 Pedrinha 2 Valente 2 40 51 Lisbon Estádio da Luz Augusto Duarte W Quarter-final 27 February 2008 19:45 Benfica 2–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=2008154500104010 Moreirense Rui Costa 70 Makukula 87 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 10,494 Elmano Santos W Semi-final 16 April 2008 20:30 Sporting CP 5–3 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=2008154500103020 Benfica Djaló 68 84 Liédson 76 Derlei 79Vukčević 90+3 Rui Costa 19 Nuno Gomes 31 Rodríguez 82 Lisbon Estádio de Alvalade 37,204 Jorge Sousa L Taça da Liga 2007–08 Taça da Liga Third round 26 September 2007 20:30 Estrela da Amadora 1–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=2008154700105070 Benfica Maurício 36 90+3 pen. Adu Estádio José Gomes Amadora Duarte Gomes, Lisbon Maurício Mateus Gomes Cardoso Fernando Yoni 4–5 Adu Rodríguez Butt Luisão Coentrão Díaz D Fourth round 21 October 2007 21:00 First leg Benfica 1–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=2008154700104021 Vitória de Setúbal Adu 90+4 12 Matheus Estádio da Luz Lisbon 17,278 Jorge Sousa D 31 October 2007 20:45 Second leg Vitória de Setúbal 2–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=2008154700104022 Benfica Matheus 67 Edinho 82 45 pen. Adu Estádio do Bonfim Setúbal Paulo Costa, Porto 5,000 L UEFA Champions League 2007–08 UEFA Champions League Third qualifying round 14 August 2007 First leg 19:45 Benfica 2–1 https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2008/matches/round=15104/match=301270/postmatch/index.html Copenhagen Rui Costa 25 85 Hutchinson 35 Estádio da Luz Lisbon 55,722 Viktor Kassai (Hungary) W 29 August 2007 Second leg 19:45 Copenhagen 0–1 1–3 https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2008/matches/round=15104/match=301286/postmatch/index.html Benfica Katsouranis 17 Parken Stadium Copenhagen 39,711 Eric Braamhaar (Netherlands) W Group D Group D n BEN 18 September 2007 1 20:45 Milan 2–1 https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2008/matches/round=15105/match=301173/index.html Benfica Pirlo 9Inzaghi 24 Nuno Gomes 90+2 San Siro Milan 37,929 Mike Riley (England) L 3 October 2007 2 20:45 Benfica 0–1 https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2008/matches/round=15105/match=301182/index.html Shakhtar Donetsk Jádson 42 Estádio da Luz Lisbon 34,647 Wolfgang Stark (Germany) L 24 October 2007 3 20:45 Benfica 1–0 https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2008/matches/round=15105/match=301197/index.html Celtic Cardozo 87 Estádio da Luz Lisbon 38,512 Massimo Busacca (Switzerland) W 6 November 2007 4 20:45 Celtic 1–0 https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2008/matches/round=15105/match=301221/index.html Benfica McGeady 45 Celtic Park Glasgow 58,691 Martin Hansson (Sweden) L 28 November 2007 5 20:45 Benfica 1–1 https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2008/matches/round=15105/match=301229/index.html Milan Pereira 20 Pirlo 15 Estádio da Luz Lisbon 46,034 Herbert Fandel (Germany) D 4 December 2007 6 20:45 Shakhtar Donetsk 1–2 https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2008/matches/round=15105/match=301254/index.html Benfica Lucarelli 30 pen. Cardozo 6 22 RSK Olimpiyskyi Donetsk 24,200 Kyros Vassaras (Greece) W UEFA Cup 2007–08 UEFA Cup Round of 32 14 February 2008 First leg 21:45 Benfica 1–0 https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2008/matches/round=15120/match=301923/postmatch/lineups/index.html 1. FC Nürnberg Makukula 43 Estádio da Luz Lisbon 28,378 Alexandru Tudor (Romania) W 21 February 2008 Second leg 21:00 1. FC Nürnberg 2–2 2–3 https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2008/matches/round=15120/match=301939/postmatch/lineups/index.html Benfica Charisteas 59Saenko 66 Cardozo 90Di María 90+2 Frankenstadion Nuremberg 42,846 Ivan Bebek (Croatia) D Round of 16 6 March 2008 First leg 21:30 Benfica 1–2 https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2008/matches/round=15121/match=301951/postmatch/lineups/index.html Getafe Cardozo 0 9 Mantorras 76 De la Red 25Hernández 67 Estádio da Luz Lisbon 26,925 Grzegorz Gilewski (Poland) L 12 March 2008 Second leg 21:00 Getafe 1–0 3–1 https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2008/matches/round=15121/match=301959/postmatch/lineups/index.html Benfica Albín 77 Coliseum Alfonso Pérez Getafe 14,000 Viktor Kassai (Hungary) L Friendlies 2007 07 8 y 17:15 CET (UTC+01) Benfica 4–0 October 2025 RM Hamm Benfica Mantorras 12 Bergessio 15 Dabao 52 Katsouranis 63 Benfica Campus Seixal, Portugal W 2007 07 21 y 19:30 CET (UTC+01) CFR Cluj 2–2 October 2025 Benfica Dani 48 Semedo 68 Rui Costa 54 Cardozo 66 Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu Cluj, Romania D 2007 07 29 y 19:30 CET (UTC+01) Al Ahly 2–1 October 2025 Benfica Mohamed 5 pen. Hosni 63 Nuno Assis 53 Cairo International Stadium Cairo, Egypt L 2007 08 3 y 21:15 CET (UTC+01) Guadiana Trophy Benfica 0–0 October 2025 Real Betis Complexo Desportivo de Vila Real de Santo Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal João Ferreira D 2007 08 5 y 21:15 CET (UTC+01) Guadiana Trophy Benfica 1–0 October 2025 Sporting CP David Luiz 79 Complexo Desportivo de Vila Real de Santo Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal 10,000 Pedro Henriques W 2008 05 17 y 15:30 CET (UTC+01) Benfica 2–0 http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/aguias-triunfam-2-0-em-cabo-verde.html São Vicente and Sal XXI Adu 4 Mantorras 90 Estádio Marcelo Leitão Espargos, Cape Verde 8,000 W 2008 05 19 y 15:30 CET (UTC+01) Benfica 3–2 http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-vence-em-angola.html Angola Rodríguez 2 Job 66 o.g. Pereira 71 Love 26 Amaro 90+3 Estádio da Cidadela Luanda, Angola 15,000 W Player statistics The squad for the season consisted of the players listed in the tables below, as well as staff member Fernando Santos (manager), José António Camacho (manager), Fernando Chalana, (assistant manager and later manager), Jorge Rosário (assistant manager), Pepe Cárcelan (assistant manager), Shéu Han (assistant manager), Bruno Moura (physiotherapist) and Ricardo Santos (scout).October 2025 Note 1: Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Note 2: Players with squad numbers marked ‡ joined the club during the 2007–08 season via transfer, with more details in the following section. Primeira Liga Taça de Portugal Taça da Liga EuropeIncludes 8 matches in the Champions League and 4 in the UEFA Cup 1 POR José Moreira GK 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2‡ POR Luís Filipe DF 19 0 3 0 2 0 8 0 3‡ BRA Edcarlos DF 16 0 4 0 1 0 6 0 4 BRA Luisão DF 19 3 4 1 3 0 9 0 5 BRA Léo DF 27 0 3 0 0 0 12 0 6 POR Petit MF 17 1 2 0 0 0 7 0 7‡ PAR Óscar Cardozo FW 29 13 5 5 0 0 11 4 8 GRE Kostas Katsouranis DF 27 2 3 0 1 0 12 1 9 ANG Mantorras FW 9 1 2 0 1 0 2 0 10 POR Rui Costa MF 29 5 4 3 0 0 12 2 11 POR Miguelito DF 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 12 POR Quim GK 30 -21 1 -5 1 -1 12 -12 14‡ URU Maxi Pereira MF 23 2 4 0 1 0 8 0 15 ARG Andrés Díaz MF 1 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 16‡ POR Fábio Coentrão MF 3 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 17‡ CIV Marco Zoro DF 2 1 1 0 3 0 1 0 18‡ CMR Gilles Binya MF 16 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 19‡ ARG Gonzalo Bergessio FW 3 0 0 0 2 0 4 0 20‡ ARG Ángel Di María MF 26 0 5 0 3 0 11 0 21 POR Nuno Gomes FW 25 7 3 1 0 0 8 1 22 POR Nélson Marcos DF 19 0 4 0 1 0 6 0 23 BRA David Luiz DF 8 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 24‡ GER Hans-Jörg Butt GK 1 -1 4 -2 2 -3 0 0 25 POR Nuno Assis MF 17 1 4 1 2 0 7 0 26‡ URU Cristian Rodríguez MF 24 6 2 1 2 0 8 0 27 CHN Yu Dabao MF 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 28 POR Miguel Vítor DF 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 30‡ USA Freddy Adu MF 11 2 3 0 3 3 4 0 32 POR Romeu Ribeiro DF 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 33‡ ROM László Sepsi DF 7 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 38‡ POR Ariza Makukula MF 3 0 2 1 0 0 3 1 41 POR André Carvalhas FW 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 43 POR David Simão MF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 POR Rúben Lima DF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 52 BRA Wagner Silva DF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |} Transfers In Entry date Position Player From club Fee Ref29 March 2007 LW Fábio Coentrão Rio AveUndisclosed19 May 2007 CB Marco Zoro MessinaFree30 May 2007 CB David Luiz VitóriaUndisclosed21 June 2007 ST Óscar Cardozo Newell's Old Boys€9.1M22 June 2007 FW Gonzalo Bergessio Racing ClubUndisclosed 29 June 2007 CB Sreten Sretenović RadUndisclosedSretenovic é reforço Sretenovic signs http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/sretenovic-e-reforco.html 22 January 2016 Record 29 June 2007 pt17 July 2007 GK Hans-Jörg Butt Bayer LeverkusenFreeButt assegurado por 2 épocas Butt certain for 2 seasons http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/butt-assegurado-por-2-epocas.html 22 January 2016 Record 17 July 2007 pt27 July 2007 LW Ángel Di María Rosario Central€6MComunicado Announcement http://web3.cmvm.pt/english/sdi2004/emitentes/docs/FR14437.pdf 22 January 2016 SL Benfica CMVM 27 July 2007 pt 7 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140107061050/http://web3.cmvm.pt/english/sdi2004/emitentes/docs/FR14437.pdf dead27 July 2007 CM Andrés Díaz Rosario CentralFree30 July 2007 AM Freddy Adu Real Salt Lake€1.9MAcordo de princípio por Freddy Adu chega à CMVM Deal agreed for Freddy Adu arrives at CMVM http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/acordo-de-principio-por-freddy-adu-chega-a-cmvm.html 22 January 2016 Record 30 July 2007 pt2 August 2007 RB Luís Filipe BragaUndisclosed Luís Filipe troca Braga pela Luz Luís Filipe moves from Braga to Luz http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/luis-filipe-troca-braga-pela-luz.html 22 January 2016 Record 2 August 2007 pt2 August 2007 ST Jaílson CorinthiansUndisclosedJaílson emprestado pelas águias Jaílson loaned by the Eagles http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sp--braga/detalhe/jailson-emprestado-pelas-aguias.html 22 January 2016 Record 2 August 2007 pt 14 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160214130456/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sp--braga/detalhe/jailson-emprestado-pelas-aguias.html dead10 August 2007 DM Gilles Binya MC OranUndisclosedMédio Gilles contratado Midfielder Gilles signed http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/medio-gilles-contratado.html 22 January 2016 Record 10 August 2007 pt26 August 2007 RW Maxi Pereira Defensor Sporting€3MComunicado Announcement http://web3.cmvm.pt/english/sdi2004/emitentes/docs/FR14717.pdf 22 January 2016 SL Benfica CMVM 27 August 2007 pt 2 September 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110902030122/http://web3.cmvm.pt/english/sdi2004/emitentes/docs/FR14717.pdf dead30 August 2007 CB Edcarlos São PauloUndisclosed 14 January 2008 LB László Sepsi Gloria BistrițaUndisclosed Sepsi assina hoje por cinco anos Sepsi signs for five years http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/sepsi-assina-hoje-por-cinco-anos.html 22 January 2016 Record 14 January 2008 pt30 January 2008 ST Ariza Makukula Sevilla€3.5MMakukula makes Benfica switch https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/01c9-0e6ef3a65190-27cab3a450c3-1000--makukula-makes-benfica-switch/ 22 January 2016 UEFA 31 January 200830 January 2008 CB Rafik Halliche NA Hussein DeyUndisclosed Halliche assina e ... busca clube Halliche signs and ... searches club http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/halliche-assina-e-busca-clube.html 22 January 2016 Record 30 January 2008 pt In by loan Entry date Position Player From club Exit date Ref26 August 2007 LW Cristian Rodríguez Paris Saint-Germain 30 June 2008Futuro de Rodríguez na mesa Rodríguez future discussed http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/futuro-de-rodriguez-na-mesa.html 22 January 2016 Record 9 November 2007 pt Out Entry date Position Player From club Fee Ref18 May 2007 LW Gustavo Manduca AEK AthensUndisclosedSAD confirma Manduca no AEK SAD confirms Manduca at AEK http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/sad-confirma-manduca-no-aek.html 22 January 2016 Record 18 May 2007 pt2 June 2007 CB Eurípedes Amoreirinha CFR Cluj Undisclosed Cluj "fecha" Amoreirinha Cluj "lands" Amoreirinha http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/cluj-fecha-amoreirinha.html 22 January 2016 Record 2 June 2007 pt5 June 2007 GK Rui Nereu Académica UndisclosedRui Nereu reforça Briosa Rui Nereu signs with Briosa http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/2--liga/academica/detalhe/rui-nereu-reforca-briosa.html 20 August 2016 Record 5 June 2007 pt11 June 2007 CM Beto Sion UndisclosedBeto vai jogar no FC Sion Beto will play at FC Sion http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/beto-vai-jogar-no-fc-sion.html 22 January 2016 Record 11 June 2007 pt25 June 2007 ST Derlei Dynamo Moscow Loan return1 July 2007 LW Hélio Roque AEL FreeChipre: Hélio Roque marca em jogo com sete portugueses Cyprus: Hélio Roque scores in game with seven Portugueses https://maisfutebol.iol.pt/chipre-helio-roque-marca-em-jogo-com-sete-portugueses 22 January 2016 Maisfutebol 16 December 2008 pt O jovem formado no Benfica (The youngster started at Benfica)3 July 2007 AM Giorgos Karagounis Panathinaikos Free5 July 2007 FW Fabrizio Miccoli Juventus Loan return14 July 2007 RW Carlitos BaselUndisclosedEncaixe de 1,5 milhões de euros por Carlitos 1.5 million euros deal for Carlitos http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/encaixe-de-15-milhoes-de-euros-por-carlitos.html 22 January 2016 Record 14 July 2007 pt26 July 2007 LW Simão Atlético Madrid€20M24 August 2007 CB Anderson Lyon€4Mhttp://web3.cmvm.pt/english/sdi2004/emitentes/docs/FR14697.pdf Comunciado Announcement 24 August 2007 4 October 2010 SL Benfica CMVM pt 2 September 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110902025937/http://web3.cmvm.pt/english/sdi2004/emitentes/docs/FR14697.pdf dead25 August 2007 ST Azar Karadas BrannUndisclosed Karadas no Brann Karadas signs with Brann http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/detalhe/karadas-no-brann.html 22 January 2016 Record 25 August 2007 pt27 August 2007 CM Manuel Fernandes Valencia€18Mhttp://web3.cmvm.pt/sdi2004/emitentes/docs/FR14710.pdf Comunicado pt Announcement 27 August 2007 CMVM 22 January 2016 10 July 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210710150005/https://web3.cmvm.pt/sdi2004/emitentes/docs/FR14710.pdf dead 3 December 2007 AM Andrei Karyaka Saturn Ramenskoye Undisclosed Karyaka vendido ao Saturn Karyaka sold to Saturn http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/karyaka-vendido-ao-saturn.html 22 January 2016 Record 22 November 2007 pt11 January 2008 AM Diego de Souza PalmeirasUndisclosed Diego Souza no Palmeiras Diego Souza signs with Palmeiras http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/diego-souza-no-palmeiras.html 22 January 2016 Record 11 January 2008 pt6 February 2008 FW Gonzalo Bergessio San LorenzoUndisclosedBergessio de saída para o San Lorenzo Bergessio leaving for San Lorenzo http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/bergessio-de-saida-para-o-san-lorenzo.html 22 January 2016 Record 6 February 2008 pt Out on loan Entry date Position Player From club Return date Ref 5 June 2007 CM João Coimbra Nacional 30 June 2008João Coimbra ruma à Choupana João Coimbra heads off to Choupana http://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/joao-coimbra-ruma-a-choupana.html 19 May 2018 Record 5 June 2007 pt 2 July 2007 LB Tiago Gomes Zagłębie Lubin 30 June 2008Wlodarczyk boosts Zaglebie bid https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/01c3-0e6e5509d790-5d60201d9205-1000--wlodarczyk-boosts-zaglebie-bid/ 22 January 2016 UEFA 2 July 2007 13 July 2007 GK Marcelo Moretto AEK Athens 30 June 2008Moretto emprestado ao AEK Moretto loaned to AEK http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/moretto-emprestado-ao-aek.html 22 January 2016 Record 13 July 2007 pt 20 July 2007 ST Marcel Grêmio 30 June 2008Carlos Eduardo por horas Carlos Eduardo in hours http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/carlos-eduardo-por-horas.html 22 January 2016 Record 27 August 2008 pt Diego Souza e Marcel, jogadores emprestados pelos encarnados ao clube gaúcho (Diego Souza and Marcel, players loaned by Benfica to Grêmio) 20 July 2007 RB Pedro Correia Olhanense 30 June 2008Benfica: Pedro Correia emprestado ao Olhanense Pedro Correia loaned to Olhanense https://maisfutebol.iol.pt/noticia.html?id=834802&div_id=1442 22 January 2016 Maisfutebol 20 July 2007 pt 31 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160131095508/http://www.maisfutebol.iol.pt/noticia.html?id=834802&div_id=1442 dead 21 July 2007 RW Paulo Jorge Málaga 30 June 2008Paulo Jorge emprestado ao Málaga Paulo Jorge loaned to Málaga http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/paulo-jorge-emprestado-ao-malaga.html 22 January 2016 Record 21 July 2007 pt 31 July 2007 CB José Fonte Crystal Palace 30 June 2008https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/crystal_palace/6924412.stm Palace bring in Benfica defender BBC Sport 31 July 2007 22 January 2016 2 August 2007 ST Jaílson Braga 30 June 2008 23 August 2007 CB Sreten Sretenović Zagłębie Lubin 30 June 2008Sretenovic: "Fui feliz" Sretenovic: "I was happy" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/sretenovic-fui-feliz.html 22 January 2016 Record 23 August 2007 pt28 August 2007 RW Manú AEK Athens 30 June 2008Manu vai jogar no AEK de Atenas Manu will play at AEK Athens http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/manu-vai-jogar-no-aek-de-atenas.html 22 January 2016 Record 28 August 2007 pt31 August 2007 RW Marco Ferreira Leicester City 30 June 2008Leicester recruit Benfica winger https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/leicester_city/6973455.stm 22 January 2016 BBC Sport 31 August 2007 1 January 2008 CB Miguel Vítor Desportivo das Aves 30 June 2008Águia elimina gorduras Eagles shed weight http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/aguia-elimina-gorduras.html 22 January 2016 Record 28 December 2007 pt 1 January 2008 DM Romeu Ribeiro Desportivo das Aves 30 June 2008 1 January 2008 CB Yu Dabao Desportivo das Aves 30 June 2008 2 January 2008 LB Miguelito Braga 30 June 2008https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/01c9-0e6ee47658a5-86664435f45b-1000--miguelito-makes-braga-move/ Miguelito makes Braga move UEFA 22 January 2016 2 January 2008 2 January 2008 LW Fábio Coentrão Nacional 30 June 2008Coentrão já chegou Coentrão has arrived http://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/2--liga/nacional/detalhe/coentrao-ja-chegou.html 19 May 2018 Record 2 January 2008 pt https://web.archive.org/web/20180520054856/http://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/2--liga/nacional/detalhe/coentrao-ja-chegou.html 20 May 2018 dead dmy-all6 January 2008 CM Andrés Díaz Banfield30 June 2009Díaz cedido ao Banfield Diaz loaned to Banfield http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/diaz-cedido-ao-banfield.html 22 January 2016 Record 6 January 2008 pt11 January 2008 ST Marcel Cruzeiro30 June 2008Marcel emprestado ao Cruzeiro Marcel loaned to Cruzeiro http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/marcel-emprestado-ao-cruzeiro.html 22 January 2016 Record 11 January 2008 pt 20 January 2008 RW Marco Ferreira Belenenses 30 June 2008Marco Ferreira convocado Marco Ferreira called-up http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/belenenses/detalhe/marco-ferreira-convocado.html 22 January 2016 Record 24 January 2008 pt31 January 2008 CB Rafik Halliche Nacional30 June 2008Halliche chega para rejuvenescer plantel Halliche arrives to rejuvenate squad http://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/2--liga/nacional/detalhe/halliche-chega-para-rejuvenescer-plantel.html 19 May 2016 Record 1 February 2008 pt https://web.archive.org/web/20180520054237/http://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/2--liga/nacional/detalhe/halliche-chega-para-rejuvenescer-plantel.html 20 May 2018 dead dmy-all References Specific General Tovar Rui Miguel Almanaque do Benfica Benfica Almanac Lua de Papel Portugal 2012 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