1999–2000 S.L. Benfica season

January 2015 Benfica 1999–2000 President João Vale e Azevedo Head coach Jupp Heynckes Estádio da Luz Primeira Liga 3rd Taça de Portugal Sixth round UEFA Cup Third round Nuno Gomes (18) Nuno Gomes (20) 75,000 v Sporting CP(9 January 2000) 3,000 v Amora(12 January 2000) Benfica 7–0 Amora(12 January 2000) Celta de Vigo 7–0 Benfica (25 November 1999) _slb0001h _slb0001h _slb0001h _red_stripes_adidas _3 white stripes FF0000 FF0000 FF0000 FFFFFF FF0000 _slb9900a _slb9900a _slb9900a _red_stripes_adidas _color_3_stripes_red B9C5DD B9C5DD B9C5DD B9C5DD B9C5DD 1998–99 2000–01 The 1999–2000 season was Sport Lisboa e Benfica's 96th season in existence and the club's 66th consecutive season in the top flight of Portuguese football. It ran from 1 July 1999 to 30 June 2000. Benfica competed domestically in the Primeira Liga and the Taça de Portugal. The club also participated in the UEFA Cup, by virtue of finishing third in that tournament the previous season. After sacking Scottish coach Graeme Souness, Benfica appointed UEFA Champions League-winning manager Jupp Heynckes. Limited by ongoing financial difficulties, the club signings consisted of players either on the books, free transfers or loans, such as with the Spaniards Chano and Tote, the former on a free deal, and the latter on loan. Tote arrived to replace Rushfeldt, who signed and practised with the team, before being recalled by Rosenborg with disagreements over his transfer. Benfica started their campaign with a six-game winning streak in their first seven league games, topping the league until December; when a record-setting loss to Celta de Vigo, the greatest in its history, negatively affected the team mentality, causing them to drop to third place in Matchday 19, which would become their final position, finishing eight points behind Sporting, but securing a position in the upcoming season's UEFA Cup. In total Benfica won 21 league matches, drew 6 and lost 7. Nuno Gomes was the season topscorer with 20 goals, of which 18 occurred in the Primeira Liga. Summary Pre-season After a season which saw Graeme Souness sacked,Souness to sue after ban by Benfica https://www.theguardian.com/football/1999/may/04/newsstory.benfica 21 April 2015 The Guardian 4 May 1999 the club looked for more experience and chose Jupp Heynckes on 30 May. During a 20-year career, the German manager had won titles for Bayern Munich and Real Madrid and was the first manager in 32 years to clinch a European title for Madrid the previous year.Heynckes assiste ao "derby" da Luz Heynckes watches "Derby" in Da Luz http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=3567 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711042730/http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=3567 2015-07-11 21 April 2015 Record 30 May 1999 ptJupp Heynckes feliz à chegada a Lisboa Jupp Heynckes happy in the arrival to Lisbon http://www.record.xl.pt/arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=6921 Record.pt pt 2 July 1999 Edisport 2013-06-18 https://web.archive.org/web/20150713131404/http://www.record.xl.pt/arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=6921 13 July 2015 live dmy The pre-season, which began in early July, included nine preparation matches in Portugal and abroad. From 18 to 31 July, the team played six matches against German teams. Their first game in Lisbon was against Bayern Munich on 10 August, and four days later they participated in the Trofeo Memorial Nereo Rocco against AC Milan.Benfica faz jogo de apresentação frente ao Bayern de Munique Benfica makes presentation game against Bayern Munich http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=5416 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711030651/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=5416 2015-07-11 6 July 2015 Record 16 June 1999 pt Heynckes immediately requested signings in all three positions: defence, midfield and attack.Os quatro eleitos de Jupp Heynckes The four chosen ones of Jupp Heynckes http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=3874 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711042219/http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=3874 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 2 June 1999 pt Although the club scouted Hanuch (signed by Sporting) and Claudio Husaín for the midfield,Capristano: "Não perdemos o Hanuch por incapacidade financeira" Capristano: "We did not lost Hanuch for financial motives" http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=4498 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711005612/http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=4498 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 8 June 1999 ptNegociações entre Husain e Benfica em fase adiantada Negotiation between Husain and Benfica in advanced stage http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=6735 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711025314/http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=6735 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 30 June 1999 pt the only players to join the team were Maniche and Marco Freitas (both on the club payroll and returning from one-year loans to Alverca). For attack Benfica considered Barcelona player Giovanni (who said, "It would be an honour for me to work with Heynckes") but ultimately signed Chano, a 34-year-old Spanish player from CD Tenerife.Giovanni: "Seria uma honra para mim trabalhar com Heynckes" Giovanni: "It would be a honour for me, to work with Heynckes" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=5490 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711035747/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=5490 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 18 June 1999 ptChano assina por um ano com o Benfica Chano signs for one year with Benfica http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=7395 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711005532/http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=7395 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 6 July 1999 ptEditorial: As dificuldades do Benfica Editorial: The difficulties that Benfica faces http://www.record.xl.pt/opiniao/detalhe/editorial-as-dificuldades-do-benfica.html 13 December 2015 Record 19 August 1999 pt The club was involved in a transfer saga over Norwegian striker Rushfeldt. He signed and practised with the team but left after Rosenborg claimed there were financial issues related to his transfer.Rushfeldt diz ter vivido bons momentos na Alemanha Rushfeldt acknowledged he lived good moments in Germany http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/interior.aspx?content_id=9489 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711024517/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/interior.aspx?content_id=9489 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 29 July 1999 ptRushfeldt de malas aviadas Rushfeldt packs his bags http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/rushfeldt-de-malas-aviadas.html 13 December 2015 Record 28 July 1999 pt He was replaced by Tote, on loan from Real Madrid, with the club president saying that "Tote was always the first choice" and Rushfeldt "did not have the personality or mental strength to play for Benfica".Vale e Azevedo: "Tote sempre foi a primeira opção" Vale e Azevedo: "Tote was always first choice". http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=11552 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711035538/http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=11552 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 24 August 1999 pt Goalkeeper Michel Preud'homme retired at age 39. Arriving in 1994, he made nearly 200 appearances over five seasons and became a fan favourite.Michel Preud'homme: "O meu fantasma não vai pairar" Preud'homme: "My ghost will not haunt" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/michel-preudhomme-o-meu-fantasma-nao-vai-pairar.html 13 December 2015 Record 10 August 1999 pt Benfica hired two replacements: Argentine Carlos Bossio and German Robert Enke. Heynckes described Bossio as the "more experienced" goalkeeper, with "a great talent", but also defining Enke as a "good, young goalkeeper; a promise".Heynckes: "Bossio é mais maduro e Enke é uma promessa" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/heynckes-bossio-e-mais-maduro-e-enke-e-uma-promessa.html 13 December 2015 Record 17 July 1999 pt The Argentine had appearances on his national team and was the first choice at Estudiantes, while the German had its breakthrough at Borussia Mönchengladbach only a few months earlier.Carlos Bossio: "Estou muito ansioso e com ganas de vencer" Carlos Bossio: " I am very excited and with ganas to win". http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/carlos-bossio-estou-muito-ansioso-e-com-ganas-de-vencer.html 13 December 2015 Record 18 June 1999 pt However, in a pre-season game against Bayern Munich Bossio conceded two goals: "I am calm, although we lost the game and my performance led to some 'scolding'."Bossio ainda quer mostrar o verdadeiro valor Bossio still wants to prove himself http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/interior.aspx?content_id=10534 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711023520/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/interior.aspx?content_id=10534 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 12 August 1999 pt Enke confidently stepped into the position: "If I do not make mistakes, there will be no reason to change goalkeepers."Enke confiante na titularidade no Benfica Enke with confidence about being the starting goalkeeper http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=12115 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711045044/http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=12115 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 30 August 1999 pt August and September Benfica visited Vila do Conde for their opening Primeira Liga game on 22 August.Tovar, Rui. p. 572 Although Sérgio Nunes scored in the ninth minute, Hugo Henrique of the home team equalised it minutes later for a 1–1 draw.Rio Ave-Benfica http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/rio-ave/detalhe/rio-ave-benfica.html 13 December 2015 Record 22 August 1999 pt During the last week of August Benfica hosted Salgueiros, scoring one goal and missing a number of opportunities to increase their lead. Record entitled its article "If the Spaniard was a goalscorer it would have been a slaughter", referring to the wastefulness of Tote.Se o espanhol fosse matador a Luz tinha sido como Barrancose If the Spaniard was a goalscorer it would have been a slaughter http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/se-o-espanhol-fosse-matador-a-luz-tinha-sido-como-barrancos.html 13 December 2015 Record 30 August 1999 pt On 12 September Benfica visited Azores and beat Santa Clara 3–0 to move to top of the league table, tied with five other teams.Santa Clara-Benfica valeu pela primeira parte Santa Clara-Benfica was worth it just because of the first half http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/santa-clara-benfica-valeu-pela-primeira-parte.html 13 December 2015 Record 12 September 1999 pt Four days later the club started their European campaign, facing Dinamo Bucuresti at home. They lost 1–0, when a shot by Nastase slipped through Enke's legs.Benfica afogado num banho de táctica na noite do total "desenkanto" Benfica drowns in tactic of "desenkanto" http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/benfica-afogado-num-banho-de-tactica-na-noite-do-total-desenkanto.html 13 December 2015 Record 16 September 1999 pt In the title race, Benfica led the table after defeating Vitória Setúbal. Newspaper Record portrayed the game as easy win for the club, writing, "Nothing better to raise morale than to win comfortably, without rush, without pushing, without any problem whatsoever."Sadinos assim tão tenrinhos -- o petisco ideal para águias 'Sadinos' so permissive - the ideal snack for the Eagles http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/v--setubal/detalhe/sadinos-assim-tao-tenrinhos----o-petisco-ideal-para-aguias.html 13 December 2015 Record 21 September 1999 pt Before their European game, the team travelled to Faro to defend their lead. They won their fourth consecutive match, with Nuno Gomes scoring his fourth goal in five games."Maluquices" e bicicletas do Farense em vão contra o luxo de falhar "penalties" do Benfica "Crazyness" and bicycle kicks from Farense didn't help against Benfica http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/maluquices-e-bicicletas-do-farense-em-vao-contra-o-luxo-de-falhar-penalties-do-benfica.html 13 December 2015 Record 25 September 1999 pt At the end of September, Benfica travelled to Romania to play Dinamo Bucuresti.Tovar, Rui. p. 576 After a first-half goal by Maniche, Chano scored in the 71st minute to send Benfica into second round.D. Bucareste-Benfica 0-2 http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/d-bucareste-benfica-0-2.html 13 December 2015 Record 30 September 1999 pt October and November The club's momentum continued into October, when they defeated Estrela da Amadora with two second-half goals; Record summarized that the goals, "Finished the game off when it was most needed".Na ressaca de Bucareste foi o que se pôde arranjar In the hangover of Bucarest, Benfica wins in the best way it could http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/na-ressaca-de-bucareste-foi-o-que-se-pode-arranjar.html 13 December 2015 Record 5 October 1999 pt On 16 October Benfica visited Barcelos, and increased their lead to four points over second-place FC Porto.Pode não haver muito dinheiro mas há uma grande equipa! They might be broke but they have a great team! http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/pode-nao-haver-muito-dinheiro-mas-ha-uma-grande-equipa.html 13 December 2015 Record 17 October 1999 pt In Europe, the club defeated PAOK in Greece, taking an advantage back to Portugal for the second leg.Benfica combate o fogo com gelo e cala o Inferno do PAOK Benfica fights fire with ice and cool off PAOK's Inferno http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/benfica-combate-o-fogo-com-gelo-e-cala-o-inferno-do-paok.html 13 December 2015 Record 22 October 1999 pt In their eighth Primeira Liga match Benfica hosted Boavista F.C., settling for a draw after Whelliton scored in the 80th minute. It was the first time since late August that Benfica dropped points.O renascimento do Boavistão travou um Benfica de gala The rebirth of Boavistão stopped Benfica http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/o-renascimento-do-boavistao-travou-um-benfica-de-gala.html 13 December 2015 Record 25 October 1999 pt For their last October game, they visited Alverca to face the local team, F.C. Alverca. Benfica lost their first league match; with a display that Record characterized as being under a Halloween spell; that resulted in "their worst performance of the season, and seeing Porto close in on the top of the table."Alverca na noite das bruxas lançou um feitiço ao Benfica Alverca in Halloween casts spell to Benfica http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/alverca-na-noite-das-bruxas-lancou-um-feitico-ao-benfica.html 13 December 2015 Record 1 November 1999 pt On 4 November, Benfica hosted PAOK for the second leg of their European qualifier. They lost 2–1 in normal time, requiring extra time and a penalty shootout to decide the match. The Lisbon side converted all their shots, progressing into the next round.Benfica: Antes "penalties" do que livres Benfica: Better 'penalties' than free-kicks http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/benfica-antes-penalties-do-que-livres.html 13 December 2015 Record 5 November 1999 pt Four days later, the club defeated S.C. Braga by one goal in a league match to open a three-point lead.Benfica voltou a ver-se grego e, desta vez, o herói foi ucraniano Benfica struggled, but Ukrainian hero saves them http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sp--braga/detalhe/benfica-voltou-a-ver-se-grego-e-desta-vez-o-heroi-foi-ucraniano.html 13 December 2015 Record 9 November 1999 pt After a one-week break for the Taça de Portugal,Taça de Portugal: A lei do mais forte Portuguese Cup: the law of the strongest http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-de-portugal/detalhe/taca-de-portugal-a-lei-do-mais-forte.html 13 December 2015 Record 14 November 1999 pt Benfica visited Estádio das Antas for the Clássico against Porto.Tovar, Rui. p. 573 They lost 2–0 with goals from Capucho and Jardel, and the title-holders reduced Benfica's league lead to one point. In João Marcelino view, "The game between Porto and Benfica had to forcibly answer some questions — and it did not disappoint expectations. The easy win by Fernando Santos' team clearly showed who still is, almost six years later, the best team in domestic football; and the way that Jupp Heynckes accepted defeat could be used as evidence that he has been pushing his players to their current limit."A propósito do FC Porto-Benfica Analysing the Porto-Benfica http://www.record.xl.pt/opiniao/detalhe/joao-marcelino-a-proposito-do-fc-porto-benfica.html 13 December 2015 Record 22 November 1999 pt The following Thursday, Benfica visited Vigo for the third round of the UEFA Cup. Benfica made club history in the match; at half-time they were already losing 4–0, and three more goals in the second half broke the record for goals conceded, in their worst defeat ever.Caricatura do glorioso Benfica sofre humilhação em Vigo Parody of Benfica suffers humiliation in Vigo http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/caricatura-do-glorioso-benfica-sofre-humilhacao-em-vigo.html 13 December 2015 Record 26 November 1999 ptBenfica sofre a maior derrota de sempre Benfica suffers biggest defeat ever http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-dos-campeoes/detalhe/benfica-sofre-a-maior-derrota-de-sempre.html 13 December 2015 Record 26 November 1999 pt At their next training session hundreds of fans booed the team, and the club president compelled his players to apologize for their performance.Jogadores do Benfica insultados pelos adeptos Benfica players insulted by their own fans http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/jogadores-do-benfica-insultados-pelos-adeptos.html 13 December 2015 Record 26 November 1999 ptVale e Azevedo obriga atletas a pedir desculpa Vale e Azevedo makes athletes ask for forgiveness http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/vale-e-azevedo-obriga-atletas-a-pedir-desculpa.html 13 December 2015 Record 27 November 1999 pt Team captain João Pinto read a statement: "To Benfica, and to their supporters; aware of the abnormality of the result from the match in Vigo; the players, represented by the captain and vice-captain, publicly acknowledge that they didn't perform to club standards. We promise to redouble our commitment, towards dignifying this club. To them and to the millions of fans, we formally apologize."http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/jogadores-do-benfica-pedem-perdao-aos-socios.html Jogadores do Benfica pedem perdão aos sócios Benfica players ask forgiveness to the associates Record 27 November 1999 13 December 2015 pt November's final game, a 2–0 victory over Campomaiorense, retained Benfica's league lead.Benfica recebe um cafezinho Delta para adoçar amargos do Celta Benfica receives coffee from Campomaiorense to sweeten the bitter taste of the defeat in Vigo http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-recebe-um-cafezinho-delta-para-adocar-amargos-do-celta.html 13 December 2015 Record 30 November 1999 pt December and January Benfica began December with a draw against Belenenses, with Porto's victory ensuring they surpassed Benfica in the league table. The team performance was at such a level that it allowed Record to claim, "The goalscoring chances could be counted on the fingers of a hand."Num Belenenses-Benfica demasiado táctico calculismo explica o nulo final In a Belenenses-Benfica too tactical, the nill-nill is understandable http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/num-belenenses-benfica-demasiado-tactico-calculismo-explica-o-nulo-final.html 13 December 2015 Record 5 December 1999 In the second leg of the UEFA Cup against Celta de Vigo, the Spaniards and Heynckes fielded lineups almost entirely composed of reserves and the match ended in a one-all draw.Benfica mostrou empenho, mas faltou arte Benfica showed commitment but lacked poise http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/benfica-mostrou-empenho-mas-faltou-arte.html 13 December 2015 Record 10 December 1999 pt On Matchday 14, Benfica beat U.D. Leiria by 3–2 with "two freak goals ensuring a win.", as Record put it.Golos esquisitos para animar um Benfica em convalescença Freak goals to cheer up Benfica http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/golos-esquisitos-para-animar-um-benfica-em-convalescenca.html 13 December 2015 Record 14 December 1999 pt The final game of the year was a visit to Guimarães. Benfica scored first but allowed Vitória S.C. to come back, losing a third league match. They had not won outside Estádio da Luz since 16 October (when they led by four points), and began the New Year four points behind the leader in third place.Comentário à 15ª jornada da I Liga: Benfica atrasa-se Commentary to the matchday 15 of the I Liga: Benfica fall behind http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/v--setubal/detalhe/comentario-a-15-jornada-da-i-liga-benfica-atrasa-se.html 13 December 2015 Record 20 December 1999 ptBenfica até prometeu muito mas o V. Guimarães é que cumpriu Benfica promised allot but it was Guimarães who accomplish it http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/v--guimaraes/detalhe/benfica-ate-prometeu-muito-mas-o-v-guimaraes-e-que-cumpriu.html 13 December 2015 Record 20 December 1999 pt The year started with a Lisbon derby at home. After a scoreless tie, Sporting CP benefited from the points-share and Benfica fell to six points behind Porto.Faltou ousadia ao Sporting Sportinglacked boldness http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sporting/detalhe/faltou-ousadia-ao-sporting-para-arriscar-a-vitoria-na-luz.html 13 December 2015 Record 10 January 2000 pt On 12 January the club hosted Amora for the Portuguese Cup, scoring seven goals against the third-tier team.Nova história de sete golos no Benfica mas esta com um final feliz New story with seven goals, but this one with a happy ending http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-de-portugal/detalhe/nova-historia-de-sete-golos-no-benfica-mas-esta-com-um-final-feliz.html Record 13 December 2015 13 January 2000 pt Three days later, Benfica visited Funchal and nearly lost; Record labelled Enke's performance as crucial for Benfica, illustrating, "In the key moment of the game, when Enke defended a penalty in the 10th minute, he saved Benfica from leaving Funchal with a defeat. In a sluggish performance, only new signings Uribe and Machairidis showed good form."Benfica: Sexto sentido de Enke Benfica: Six sense of Enke http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/maritimo/detalhe/benfica-sexto-sentido-de-enke.html 13 December 2015 Record 16 January 2000 pt On Matchday 18, Benfica hosted Rio Ave, winning their first league game in a month.Um golo de ponta-de-lança mascara falta de psicanalista do Benfica A strikers goal hides lack of psychoanalylist http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/rio-ave/detalhe/um-golo-de-ponta-de-lanca-mascara-falta-de-psicanalista-do-benfica.html 13 December 2015 Record 23 January 2000 pt Four days later, Benfica again played Sporting for the Portuguese Cup. Losing 3–1, the team were eliminated in their own stadium for the fourth time in club history; the first three were by Sporting in 1962–63, Braga in 1965–66 and Boavista in 1991–92.Erros de "casting" na TV-Benfica e "Canal Sporting" directo ao golo Casting errors at TV Benfica and "Sporting's channel" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-de-portugal/detalhe/erros-de-casting-na-tv-benfica-e-canal-sporting-directo-ao-golo.html 13 December 2015 Record 27 January 2000 pt Benfica ended January with three points away from home for the first time since October, after defeating Salgueiros 2–1 in the Vidal Pinheiro.Suor e raça na vitória do Benfica um sinal dos tempos que correm Sweat and strength in Benfica's win http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/suor-e-raca-na-vitoria-do-benfica-um-sinal-dos-tempos-que-correm.html Record 13 December 2015 31 January 2000 pt February and March Now focused on the league, Benfica continued their momentum and defeated Santa Clara at home.Tovar, Rui. p. 574 Chano was decisive in unlocking the game in the perspective of Record: "He was the vitamin that gave imagination and clarity to Benfica's midfield".Chano foi a "vitamina" de um Benfica à tangente Chano was the "pill" that Benfica needed http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/chano-foi-a-vitamina-de-um-benfica-a-tangente.html Record 7 February 2000 13 December 2015 pt They won a fourth consecutive time, beating Vitória de Setúbal in Estádio do Bonfim and gaining ground on Porto and Sporting (both of whom lost points)."Oposição" no ataque prejudica a nova "sociedade" de Heynckes "Opposition" at the front, hurts new "society" of Heynckes http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/v--setubal/detalhe/oposicao-no-ataque-prejudica-a-nova-sociedade-de-heynckes.html Record 13 December 2015 15 February 2000 pt On 22 February, Benfica hosted Farense knowing that a win would put them one point behind the joint Primeira Liga leaders. Benfica were surprised by the Faro side's opposition. José Manuel Delgado wrote in his match report for Record: "Heynckes' defence show[ed] inexplicable passivity, and Quinzinho was a loose threat that no one could stop. With an impressive performance, Farense made one, two and nearly three goals". Shortly after the 15-minute mark the Angolan striker was injured and Farense threats stopped, allowing Benfica to turn the match around: "After his substitution Benfica started to settle in the midfield, better supporting the attack ...until Maniche put the threats in practise and scored in the 23rd and 38th minutes, with Nuno Gomes leaving Benfica in the lead before halftime".Ameaça de "crash" na defesa mas ataque salvou a cotação do Benfica Threat of 'Crash' in the defence, until attack saved Benfica http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/ameaca-de-crash-na-defesa-mas-ataque-salvou-a-cotacao-do-benfica.html Record 21 February 2000 13 December 2015 pt For their last February match, Benfica visited Estádio José Gomes to face the local team, Estrela da Amadora. Two goals by Gáucho and another by Kenedy gave them their first league loss since 19 December, with Porto and Sporting regaining a four-point lead.Heynckes despreza as bases e perde "congresso" da Reboleira Heynckes forgets the basics and loses in Reboleira http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/heynckes-despreza-as-bases-e-perde-congresso-da-reboleira.html Record 13 December 2015 28 February 2000 pt The Lisbon side rebounded with a home win against Gil Vicente F.C.; José Manuel Delgado called the victory "convincing, with moments of good football".Um egípcio divino que acaricia a bola como um objecto sagrado An Egyptian god that treats the ball like a sacred object http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/um-egipcio-divino-que-acaricia-a-bola-como-um-objecto-sagrado.html 13 December 2015 Record 5 March 2000 pt The second game in March was at Estádio do Bessa. The match report in Record depicted Benfica's performance as good to begin with ("[Benfica] was better in the first half, scored first and stopped the Boavista press in the beginning of the second half"), until they conceded to Boavista before the final whistle: "[Benfica] receded, receded, until suffering a last-minute goal by Litos with Boavista reduced to ten men."A "maldição axadrezada" mostrou-se ao cair do pano The "checkered curse" shows up at the end http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/a-maldicao-axadrezada-mostrou-se-ao-cair-do-pano.html 13 December 2015 Record 13 March 2000 pt On Matchday 26 Benfica hosted Alverca, defeating them with a late goal by João Tomás and avenging October's loss.Não era opção para Nuno Gomes mas domingo João Tomás foi o "pai" da vitória It wasn't an option for Nuno Gomes but this Sunday, João Tomás was the "father" of the win http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/nao-era-opcao-para-nuno-gomes-mas-domingo-joao-tomas-foi-o-pai-da-vitoria.html Record 13 December 2015 20 March 2000 pt The team ended March with a visit to Braga, undefeated by Benfica since 1995–96.Tovar, Rui. p. 542 Although the team led the game early, another late goal and the subsequent loss allowed both rivals to increase their lead.Benfica volta a atrasar-se Benfica loses ground again http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=28826 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711024239/http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=28826 2015-07-11 29 August 2015 Record 26 March 2000 pt April and May On 1 April Benfica faced Porto in the second Clássico of the season, and a second-half goal by Sabry helped the club defeat their historic rivals.Tovar, Rui. p. 575 Gomes Ferreira commented: "The game was perfect for a nil-nil draw, when in the 67th minute a moment of genius decided the game: a great, meaningful goal from Saby, launching Benfica into the title race and hampering Porto".A beleza egípcia de Sabry The Egyptian beauty http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=29400 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711033351/http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=29400 2015-07-11 29 August 2015 Record 2 April 2000 pt Benfica maintained their momentum on a trip to the Portalegre team, Campomaiorense. An early dismissal of José Soares helped them win easily, with Sabry scoring in a fourth consecutive game.Ganhar depressa no Alentejo dá jeito e pode virar tradição Win quickly in Alentejo is good and could turn tradition http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/interior.aspx?content_id=29972 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711023242/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/interior.aspx?content_id=29972 2015-07-11 29 August 2015 Record 9 April 2000 pt On 16 April Benfica hosted Lisbon rivals Belenenses, losing 3-2 and dampening any championship hopes.Sporting firme Benfica afunda Sporting clings one, Benfica sinks http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=30649 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711040034/http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=30649 2015-07-11 Record 17 April 2000 29 August 2015 pt A week later the team lost their second straight match (their seventh defeat of the season) to União de Leiria 2–1, despite scoring first.Benfica perde em Leiria Benfica loses in Leiria http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=31030 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711045136/http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=31030 2015-07-11 Record 22 April 2000 29 August 2015 pt On 30 April Benfica returned to top form, and in Miguel Costa Nunes opinion, defeated a "debilitated and riddled with internal conflicts" Vitória de Guimarães 3–0.Benfica: Contraste germano-argentino na baliza Benfica: The German-Argentine distinction in the goalposts http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=31772 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711011545/http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=31772 2015-07-11 29 August 2015 Record 1 May 2000 pt In the penultimate game of the season, Benfica faced Sporting for the third time; in their previous meetings, the club had tied once and lost once.Tovar, Rui. p. 571 Sporting, the league leader, was three points away from ending an 18-year drought dating to 1981–82. A late goal by Sabry dashed their hopes, preventing them from winning the title from Benfica. In the aftermath of the game, Record reported in their headline: "Till the end: A late goal from Sabry completely froze the thousands of Sporting fans waiting to celebrate the title", while O Jogo header read "Sabry causes short-circuit in Alvalade".Rescaldo do Sporting-Benfica na Imprensa nacional Summary of the Sporting-Benfica in the Portuguese press http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=32317 https://web.archive.org/web/20150714004901/http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=32317 2015-07-14 29 August 2015 Record.pt pt 7 May 2000 Benfica ended the season with a third consecutive win, beating Madeira side Marítimo 2–1. However, in José Ribeiro's piece for Record, he wrote that Benfica "missed out on a thrashing that the fans and Marítimo deserved".Benfica-Marítimo, 2-1: Benfiquistas mereciam mais após época tão sofrida Benfica-Marítimo 2-1: Benfiquistas deserve more from such a painful season http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=33023 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711054703/http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=33023 2015-07-11 29 August 2015 Record 15 May 2000 The club finished four points from a Champions League berth and eight behind Sporting, who won their long-awaited title.Sporting Campeão: Era uma vez um vencedor Sporting Champions: There was once a winner... http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sporting/detalhe/sporting-campeao-era-uma-vez-um-vencedor.html 13 December 2015 Record 16 May 2000 ptBenfica Profile https://www.uefa.com/nationalassociations/teams/50147--benfica/ UEFANuno Gomes: "Derrota sofrida em Vigo descontrolou jogadores do Benfica" Nuno Gomes: "Loss in Vigo unsettled Benfica players" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/nuno-gomes-derrota-sofrida-em-vigo-descontrolou-jogadores-do-benfica.html 13 December 2015 Record 29 April 2000 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 First match Last match RecordGWDLGFGAGDWin %Source Primeira Liga 22 August 1999 14 May 2000 34 21 6 7 58 33 yes Taça de Portugal 13 November 1999 26 January 2000 3 2 0 1 9 3 yes UEFA Cup 16 September 1999 9 December 1999 6 2 1 3 6 12 yes Total 43 25 7 11 73 48 yes Primeira Liga 1999–2000 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/A/H/A/H Result D/W/W/W/W/W/W/D/L/W/L/W/D/W/L/D/D/W/W/W/W/W/L/W/D/W/L/W/W/L/L/W/W/W Position 11/7/4/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/2/2/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/3 Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss 1st 2nd 3rd red1 ForaDeJogo Matches 1 22 August 1999 20:15 Rio Ave 1–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400010109 Benfica Hugo Henrique 29 Sérgio Nunes 9 Ronaldo 2 54 54 Calado 0 54 Vila do Conde Estádio do Rio Ave FC 20,000 Jorge Coroado D 2 29 August 1999 17:00 Benfica 1–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400010209 Salgueiros Nuno Gomes 53 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 40,000 Paulo Costa W 3 12 September 1999 21:15 Santa Clara 0–3 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400010308 Benfica Maniche 23 Kandaurov 25 Nuno Gomes 44 Ponta Delgada Estádio de São Miguel 15,000 Martins dos Santos W 4 20 September 1999 19:30 Benfica 3–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400010408 Vitória Setúbal Kandaurov 2 pen. Maniche 35 Nuno Gomes 86 Mário Loja 2 2 40 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 26,000 Jacinto Paixão W 5 25 September 1999 20:30 Farense 0–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400010507 Benfica Dino 63 89 Nuno Gomes 30 Maniche 43 85 Faro Estádio de São Luís 8,000 José Pratas W 6 4 October 1999 21:15 Benfica 2–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400010607 Estrela da Amadora Okunowo 50 Ronaldo 58 pen. Luís Vasco 0 57 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 30,000 José Leirós W 7 16 October 1999 19:30 Gil Vicente 0–2 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400010706 Benfica Maniche 66 Calado 72 Barcelos Estádio Adelino Ribeiro Novo 12,000 Paulo Paraty W 8 24 October 1999 20:45 Benfica 1–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400010806 Boavista João Pinto 32 Tahar 2 63 73 Whelliton 80 2 70 81 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 40,000 Jorge Coroado D 9 31 October 1999 20:00 Alverca 3–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400010905 Benfica Milinković 44 pen. Anderson Luiz 71 74 Nuno Gomes 25 Alverca Complexo Desportivo do Alverca FC 7,000 Paulo Costa L 10 8 November 1999 19:30 Benfica 2–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400011005 Braga Nuno Gomes 12 Kandaurov 80 Toni 61 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 18,000 Bruno Paixão W 11 20 November 1999 20:30 Porto 2–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400011104 Benfica Capucho 4 Jardel 25 Porto Estádio das Antas 48,000 Lucílio Baptista L 12 29 November 1999 20:00 Benfica 2–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400011204 Campomaiorense Paulo Madeira 8 Maniche 70 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 18,000 Jorge Coroado W 13 4 December 1999 20:30 Belenenses 0–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400011303 Benfica Lisbon Estádio do Restelo 15,000 Vitor Pereira D 14 13 December 1999 20:05 Benfica 3–2 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400011403 União Leiria Nuno Gomes 3 Kandaurov 54 Maniche 72 Duah 24 83 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 7,500 Paulo Paraty W 15 19 December 1999 19:00 Vitória Guimarães 2–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400011502 Benfica Brandão 36 Riva 76 Nuno Gomes 3 Guimarães Estádio D. Afonso Henriques 10,000 José Pratas L 16 9 January 2000 20:00 Benfica 0–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400011602 Sporting Lisbon Estádio da Luz 75,000 Lucílio Baptista D 17 15 January 2000 19:00 Maritimo 0–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400011701 Benfica Funchal Estádio dos Barreiros 9,000 Paulo Costa D 18 22 January 2000 19:00 Benfica 1–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400011809 Rio Ave Nuno Gomes 65 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 20,000 Jorge Coroado W 19 30 January 2000 21:15 Salgueiros 1–2 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400011909 Benfica Basílio Almeida 17 Ricardo Fernandes 0 63 Poborský 64 Nuno Gomes 81 Porto Estádio Engenheiro Vidal Pinheiro 4,000 António Costa W 20 6 February 2000 17:00 Benfica 1–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400012008 Santa Clara Nuno Gomes 55 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 35,000 Martins dos Santos W 21 14 February 2000 20:30 Vitória de Setúbal 1–2 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400012108 Benfica Chiquinho Conde 84 Poborský 36 Maniche 87 Setúbal Estádio do Bonfim 12,000 José Pratas W 22 20 February 2000 20:00 Benfica 6–2 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400012207 Farense Maniche 23 38 88 Nuno Gomes 43 68 Poborský 58 Paulo Ferreira 5 Hassan 8 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 60,000 Jacinto Paixão W 23 27 February 2000 20:00 Estrela da Amadora 3–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400012307 Benfica Gaúcho 17 74 Kenedy 84 Lisbon Estádio da Reboleira 10,000 Jorge Coroado L 24 4 March 2000 19:00 Benfica 3–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400012406 Gil Vicente Nuno Gomes 13 88 Carlos 17 o.g. Lisbon Estádio da Luz 20,000 Paulo Paraty W 25 12 March 2000 20:00 Boavista 1–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400012506 Benfica Jorge Silva 2 45 86 Litos 90 Kandaurov 29 Porto Estádio do Bessa 7,500 Vítor Pereira D 26 19 March 2000 19:00 Benfica 3–2 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400012605 Alverca Sabry 4 Uribe 14 pen. João Tomás 88 Duda 39 69 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 25,000 Lucílio Baptista W 27 25 March 2000 20:30 Braga 3–2 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400012705 Benfica Taílson 16 Zé Nuno Azevedo 81 Odair 87 Sabry 43 pen. Nuno Gomes 53 Braga Estádio 1º de Maio 15,000 Jacinto Paixão L 28 1 April 2000 20:00 Benfica 1–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400012804 Porto Sabry 67 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 35,000 Martins dos Santos W 29 8 April 2000 20:30 Campomaiorense 2–4 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400012904 Benfica José Soares 0 13 Hugo Cunha 51 Abílio 90 pen. Sabry 16 João Pinto 28 Poborský 34 Calado 59 Campo Maior, Portalegre Estádio Capitão Cesar Correia 7,500 José Leirós W 30 16 April 2000 19:30 Benfica 2–3 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400013003 Belenenses João Tomás 64 Maniche 67 Fernando Mendes 22 Filgueira38 Rui Gregório74 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 20,000 Paulo Paraty L 31 21 April 2000 21:00 União Leiria 2–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400013103 Benfica Paulo Alves 62 Dinda 86 Nuno Gomes 6 Leiria Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa 5,000 Vítor Pereira L 32 30 April 2000 19:00 Benfica 3–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400013202 Vitória Guimarães Poborský 6 João Pinto 38 Nuno Gomes 72 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 5,000 José Pratas W 33 6 May 2000 21:30 Sporting 0–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400013302 Benfica Sabry 88 Lisbon Estádio de Alvalade 50,000 Lucílio Baptista W 34 14 May 2000 21:15 Benfica 2–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200015400013401 Maritimo Sérgio Nunes 13 Kandaurov 25 João Oliveira Pinto 75 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 15,000 Mário Mendes W Taça de Portugal 1999–2000 Taça de Portugal Fourth Rd Fourth round 13 November 1999 18:00 Benfica 1–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=2000154500196231 C.D. Torres Novas Tote 81 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 10,000 Augusto Duarte W Fifth Rd Fifth round 12 January 2000 19:00 Benfica 7–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=2000154500195121 Amora Maniche 27 Uribe 29 pen. 86 pen. Tote 58 60 Porfírio 82 Nuno Gomes 87 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 3,000 Elmano Santos W Sixth Rd Sixth round 26 January 2000 19:00 Benfica 1–3 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=2000154500105061 Sporting Uribe 33 Machairidis 2 25 71 Acosta 11 74 pen. André Cruz 42 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 55,000 Vítor Pereira L UEFA Cup 1999–2000 UEFA Cup First round First leg 16 September 1999 19:00 Benfica POR 0–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=2000300000398411 ROM Dinamo București Valentin Năstase 35 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 30,000 Sándor Puhl (Hungary) L Second leg 30 September 1999 19:00 Dinamo București ROM 0–2 2–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=2000300000398412 POR Benfica Năstase 0 55 Maniche 25 Chano 72 Bucharest Stadionul Național 14,000 Alan Snoddy (Northern Ireland) W Second round First leg 21 October 1999 19:00 PAOK GRE 1–2 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=2000300000397081 POR Benfica Georgiadis 0 55 Frantzeskos 87 Nuno Gomes 67 Ronaldo 90 Thessaloniki Toumba Stadium 32,000 Dieter Schoch (Switzerland) W Second leg 4 November 1999 19:00 Benfica POR 1–2 yes Ronaldo Maniche Chano Paulo Madeira 4–1 Frousos Machairidis Banovic https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=2000300000397082 GRE PAOK Kandaurov 25 Spiros Marangos 28 Sabry 44 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 25,000 Roelof Luinge (Netherlands) L Third round First leg 25 November 1999 19:00 Celta Vigo ESP 7–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=2000300000396141 POR Benfica Karpin 16 pen. 54Makélélé 30Turdó 39 50Juanfran 42Mostovoi 61 Vigo Balaídos 30,000 Paul Durkin (England) L Second leg 9 December 1999 19:00 Benfica POR 1–1 1–8 ESP Celta Vigo Cáceres 80 o.g. https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=2000300000396142 McCarthy 19 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 6,000 Markus Merk (Germany) D Friendlies 18 July 1999 20:15 Sachsen Leipzig 1–5 https://web.archive.org/web/20141011084056/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/interior.aspx?content_id=8649 Benfica Lucic 77 Nuno Gomes João Pinto Paulo Madeira Chano Cadete 76 Leipzig, Germany Alfred-Kunze-Sportpark W 21 July 1999 20:15 FC Traunstein 0–6 https://web.archive.org/web/20141011092411/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/interior.aspx?content_id=8891 Benfica Cadete 25 43 70 Kandaurov 35 68 Tahar 40 Traunstein, Germany Trift St W 24 July 1999 20:15 VfR Aalen 1–4 https://web.archive.org/web/20141011083407/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/interior.aspx?content_id=9168 Benfica João Pinto Paulo Madeira Cadete 50 Maniche 85 Aalen, Germany Städtisches Waldstadion 20,000 W 28 July 1999 20:15 Mainz 05 1–0 https://web.archive.org/web/20141011083404/http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=9493 Benfica Sven Demandt pen. Mainz, Germany Stadion am Bruchweg L 30 July 1999 20:15 Karlsruher SC 0–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20141011083223/http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=9726 Benfica Luís Carlos Karlsruhe, Germany Wildparkstadion W 31 July 1999 20:15 Borussia Dortmund 2–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20141011083223/http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=9726 Benfica Fredi Bobic Ronaldo Fulda, Germany Sportpark Johannisau L 6 August 1999 20:15 Benfica 0–0 Sérgio Nunes Andrade Cadete 1–3 Djalminha https://web.archive.org/web/20141011083754/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/interior.aspx?content_id=10186 Deportivo Braga, Portugal Estádio Primeiro de Maio 20,000 D 10 August 1999 20:15 Benfica 1–2 https://web.archive.org/web/20141011082932/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/interior.aspx?content_id=10507 Bayern Munich Chano 75 Èlber 65 Zickler 88 Lisbon, Portugal Estádio da Luz 80,000 L 14 August 1999 20:15 Milan 1–2 https://web.archive.org/web/20141011083451/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/interior.aspx?content_id=10717 Benfica Ganz 17 Kandaurov 64 Maniche 72 Trieste, Italy Stadio Nereo Rocco 20,000 W Player statistics The squad for the season consisted of the players listed in the tables below, as well as staff member Heynckes (manager).Tovar, Rui. p. 577Squad 1999/2000 https://www.foradejogo.net/team.php?team=2&ano=2000&escalao=0&mode=M ForaDeJogo 29 August 2015March 2026 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 1999-0000 season via transfer, with more details in the following section. Primeira Liga Taça de Portugal UEFA Cup 1‡ ARG Carlos Bossio GK 8 -14 1 0 0 0 2 MAR Tahar El Khalej DF 4 0 1 0 0 0 3‡ POR José Soares DF 1 0 1 0 1 0 4‡ NGA Samuel Okunowo DF 9 1 1 0 2 0 4 ENG Michael Thomas MF 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 POR Paulo Madeira DF 32 1 1 0 5 0 6‡ ANG Marco Freitas MF 1 0 2 0 1 0 7 CZE Karel Poborský MF 29 5 1 0 6 0 8 POR João Pinto MF 29 3 1 0 5 0 10‡ ESP Chano MF 33 0 2 0 6 1 11 POR Jorge Cadete FW 3 0 1 0 1 0 12 POR Nuno Santos GK 0 0 1 0 0 0 13 BRA Ronaldo DF 27 1 1 0 5 0 14‡ ESP Tote FW 7 0 2 3 2 0 15 POR Luís Carlos MF 7 0 2 0 1 0 16 POR Jorge Ribeiro DF 1 0 1 0 0 0 17 UKR Serhiy Kandaurov MF 31 6 2 0 4 1 18 POR Pepa FW 0 0 2 0 0 0 19 POR Bruno Basto DF 27 0 1 0 5 0 20‡ POR Maniche MF 28 10 1 1 6 1 21 POR Nuno Gomes FW 34 18 2 1 5 1 22 POR José Calado MF 28 2 1 0 6 0 23‡ PAR Ricardo Rojas DF 23 0 2 0 5 0 24‡ GER Robert Enke GK 26 -19 1 -3 6 -12 25‡ EGY Abdel Sattar Sabry MF 13 5 0 0 0 0 26‡ GRE Triantafyllos Machairidis DF 14 0 2 0 0 0 27‡ CHI Cristián Uribe MF 11 1 2 3 0 0 28‡ POR João Tomás FW 9 2 0 0 0 0 29‡ POR Sérgio Nunes DF 17 2 1 0 4 0 30 POR Luís Andrade MF 11 0 2 0 4 0 31 POR José Moreira GK 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 POR Nuno Abreu DF 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 POR Hugo Porfírio MF 3 0 2 1 1 0 45 ANG João Mawete FW 3 0 1 0 0 0 55 CPV Toy FW 0 0 0 0 0 0 |} Transfers In Entry date Position Player From club Fee Ref2 June 1999 CB José Soares AlvercaLoan returnAlverca acerta renovação com técnico José Romão Alverca finishes new deal with coach José Romão http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=3849 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711052813/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=3849 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 2 June 1999 pt2 June 1999 CM Maniche AlvercaLoan return2 June 1999 DM Marco Freitas AlvercaLoan return5 June 1999 GK Robert Enke Borussia MönchengladbachFreeEnke em português: "É bom estar aqui" Enke speaks in Portuguese: "It's good to be here". http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=4212 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711055827/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=4212 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 5 June 1999 pt13 June 1999 FB Ricardo Rojas EstudiantesUndisclosedBenfica já tem acordo com Bossio e Rojas Benfica has deal with Bossio and Rojas http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/interior.aspx?content_id=4982 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711054614/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/interior.aspx?content_id=4982 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 13 June 1999 pt13 June 1999 GK Carlos Bossio EstudiantesUndisclosed17 June 1999 CB Sérgio Nunes União LeiriaUndisclosedSérgio Nunes: "Quero impor-me no Benfica" Sérgio Nunes: "I want to make it at Benfica" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=5451 https://web.archive.org/web/20150416120231/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=5451 2015-04-16 Record 29 August 2015 17 June 1999 pt18 June 1999 GK Nuno Santos Leeds UnitedUndisclosed Nuno Santos assina quatro épocas pelo Benfica Nuno Santos signs a four year deal with Benfica http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=5534 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711065219/http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=5534 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 18 June 1999 pt6 July 1999 AM Chano TenerifeFree13 July 1999 ST Sigurd Rushfeldt RosenborgUndisclosed Vale e Azevedo diz que Rushfeldt era o desejado Vale e Azevedo says that Rushefeldt was the chosen one http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/interior.aspx?content_id=8092 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711054700/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/interior.aspx?content_id=8092 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 13 July 1999 pt30 December 1999 LW Abdel Sattar Sabry PAOKUndisclosed Benfica paga 600 mil contos por Sabry Benfica pays 600 thousand for Sabry http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=21980 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711054133/http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=21980 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 30 December 1999 pt30 December 1999 DM Triantafyllos Machairidis PAOKUndisclosed Machaeridis na Luz por três anos e meio Machairidis signs for three and half years http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=21981 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711060955/http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=21981 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 30 December 1999 pt1 February 2000 ST João Tomás AcadémicaUndisclosedJoão Tomás: "Se o Benfica me contratou foi por necessidade" João Tomás: "If Benfica signed me, it was out of necessity" http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=24454 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711063944/http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=24454 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 1 February 2000 pt In by loan Date from Position Player From club Date to Ref22 June 1999 RB Samuel Okunowo Barcelona30 June 2000Okunowo assina por uma época com Benfica Okunowo signs for one year http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=5986 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711062725/http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=5986 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 22 June 1999 pt21 August 1999 FW Tote Real Madrid30 June 2000Jovem Tote (Real Madrid) emprestado ao Benfica Youngster Tote (Real Madrid) loaned to Benfica http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/interior.aspx?content_id=11362 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711070844/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/interior.aspx?content_id=11362 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 21 August 1999 pt2 January 2000 DM Cristián Uribe Huachipato30 June 2000Uribe cedido ao Benfica até ao final da temporada Uribe loaned to Benfica until the end of the season http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=22143 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711072730/http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=22143 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 2 January 2000 pt Out Exit date Position Player To club Fee Ref11 June 1999 GK Paulo Lopes Gil VicenteUndisclosedPaulo Lopes quer relançar carreira no Gil Vicente Paulo Lopes wants to relaunch career in Gil Vicente http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=4834 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711070646/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=4834 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 11 June 1999 pt17 June 1999 GK Michel Preud'homme NoneRetiredVale e Azevedo anuncia: Preud'homme não joga mais Vale e Azevedo announces: Preud'homme will not play anymore http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=5464 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711054611/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=5464 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 17 June 1999 pt10 July 1999 RB José Sousa AlvercaFreeSousa rescindiu contrato com o Benfica Sousa terminates contract with Benfica http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/interior.aspx?content_id=7780 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711054757/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/interior.aspx?content_id=7780 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 10 July 1999 pt12 July 1999 LW Nandinho Vitória GuimarãesFreeNandinho assinou pelo V. Guimarães Nandinho signed with V.Guimarães http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=7937 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711072641/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=7937 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 12 July 1999 pt16 July 1999 AM Hugo Leal Atlético MadridUnilateral terminationAtlético Madrid anuncia contratação de Hugo Leal Atlético Madrid announced signing of Hugo Leal http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=8420 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711072009/http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=8420 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 16 July 1999 pt17 July 1999 GK Sergei Ovchinnikov BétisUndisclosed Benfica vende Ovchinnikov e encaixa 475 mil contos Benfica sold Ovchinnikov and cashes in 475 thousand http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=8474 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711070841/http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=8474 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 17 July 1999 pt17 July 1999 CM Mark Pembridge EvertonUndisclosed Everton paga 210 mil contos por Pembridge Everton pays 210 thousand for Pembridge http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=8485 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711052716/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=8485 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 17 July 1999 pt4 August 1999 ST Dean Saunders Bradford CityUndisclosed Pembridge e Saunders dão 450 mil contos ao Benfica Pembridge and Saunders give 450 thousand to Benfica http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/interior.aspx?content_id=9952 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711071512/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/interior.aspx?content_id=9952 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 4 August 1999 pt7 August 1999 RB Gary Charles West Ham UnitedUndisclosed Benfica e West Ham chegaram a acordo por Gary Charles Benfica and West Ham reach deal for Gary Charles http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/interior.aspx?content_id=10148 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711053626/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/interior.aspx?content_id=10148 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 7 August 1999 pt13 August 1999 ST Sigurd Rushfeldt RosenborgTransfer annulledBenfica desiste de Rushfeldt Benfica gives up on Rushfeldt http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=10668 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711073942/http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=10668 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 13 August 1999 pt27 August 1999 LB Steve Harkness Blackburn RoversUndisclosed Steve Harkness assina pelo Blackburn Rovers Steve Harkness signs for Blackburn Rovers http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=11826 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711063041/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=11826 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 27 August 1999 pt26 December 1999 AM Erwin Sánchez BoavistaFreeErwin Sanchez e Erivan apresentados no Bessa Erwin Sanchez and Erivan presented in Bessa http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=21767 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711033946/http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=21767 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 26 December 1999 pt9 March 2000 CB Tahar El Khalej Southampton Undisclosed El Khalej: "Saio do Benfica com muita mágoa" El Khalej: "I left Benfica grief stricken" http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=27465 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711053629/http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=27465 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 9 March 2000 pt Out by loan Date from Position Player To club Date to Ref4 July 1999 DM Amaral Vasco da Gama30 June 2000Amaral emprestado ao Vasco da Gama Amaral loaned to Vasco da Gama http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/interior.aspx?content_id=7165 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711073117/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/interior.aspx?content_id=7165 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 4 July 1999 pt2 January 2000 CB José Soares Campomaiorense30 June 2000José Soares (Benfica) ruma a Campo Maior José Soares heads to Campo Maior http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=22139 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711061858/http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=22139 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 2 January 2000 pt8 February 2000 FW Jorge Cadete Bradford City30 June 2000Vale e Azevedo quer 650 mil por Jorge Cadete Vale e Azevedo wants 650 thousand for Jorge Cadete http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=24963 https://web.archive.org/web/20150706064441/http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=24963 2015-07-06 Record 29 August 2015 8 February 2000 pt13 March 2000 FW Pepa Lierse30 June 2001Pepa cedido ao Lierse por uma época e meia Pepa loaned to Lierse for one and half years http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/interior.aspx?content_id=27785 https://web.archive.org/web/20150711072144/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/interior.aspx?content_id=27785 2015-07-11 Record 29 August 2015 13 March 2000 pt See also 1999–2000 in Portuguese football References Specific General Tovar Rui Miguel Almanaque do Benfica Benfica Almanac Lua de Papel Portugal 2012 978-989-23-2087-8 Category:S.L. Benfica seasons Benfica