2004–05 S.L. Benfica season

January 2015 Benfica 2004–05 President Luís Filipe Vieira Head coach Giovanni Trapattoni Estádio da Luz Primeira Liga 1st Taça de Portugal Runners-up Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira Runners-up UEFA Champions League Third qualifying round UEFA Cup Round of 32 Simão (15) Simão (22) 64,000 v Sporting CP(14 May 2005) 20,000 v Banská Bystrica(30 September 2004) Benfica 4–0 Vitória de Setúbal(7 November 2004)Benfica 4–0 Boavista(16 January 2005) 3 goal difference in 3 matches _whiteborder _benfica0405H _whiteborder FF0000 FF0000 FF0000 FFFFFF 000000 _benfica0405A FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FF0000 2003–04 2005–06 The 2004–05 European football season was the 101st season of Sport Lisboa e Benfica's existence and the club's 71st consecutive season in the top flight of Portuguese football. The season ran from 1 July 2004 to 30 June 2005; Benfica competed domestically in the Primeira Liga and the Taça de Portugal. The club also participated in the UEFA Champions League as a result of finishing second in the Primeira Liga in the previous season. José Antonio Camacho led Benfica to another second-place finish and broke an eight-year title drought; he attracted interest from Real Madrid, who signed him in late May. As a replacement, Benfica unsuccessfully inquired after Luiz Felipe Scolari for the position. After much speculation, Benfica announced they had recruited Giovanni Trapattoni, the Italian national team's former manager. Benfica signed more players than the year before, but only Quim, Manuel dos Santos and Azar Karadas became regular first-team fixtures. The most significant departure was that of Tiago, who had been a regular for the past two seasons. Because their second-place finish only granted a place in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League, Benfica had to play Anderlecht for a place in the group stage. A 3–1 loss on aggregate led to relegation to the 2004–05 UEFA Cup. Between both legs, Benfica contested and lost the 2004 Supercup with Porto. Domestically, Benfica started the season with consecutive wins, rising to the top of the table by early October. After a home loss in the Clássico, the team's results became poorer, with three draws and two losses that caused the team to drop to third place by New Year. Benfica continued to slip in January, losing the Lisbon derby and twice dropping to fifth place. A home win against Sporting CP for the Portuguese Cup had an apparent positive effect on the players; their best period all season came as they regained first place and opened a six-point lead over the team in second place. The league was unusually competitive; a mistake in early April caused Benfica to lose much of their lead. Qualifying for the Portuguese Cup final did not help them to gather momentum. In early May, Benfica suffered a major blow, losing away to Penafiel and dropping to second. A crucial win against Sporting brought back their title hope, and a week later Benfica won their first league title in ten seasons. The season ended with a loss against Vitória de Setúbal in the Taça de Portugal final, preventing Benfica from winning their first double since 1987. Season summary Pre-season After ending an eight-season drought and ensuring qualification to the UEFA Champions League for a second year, José Antonio Camacho was linked to the open position at Real Madrid before the end of the season.Camacho: "Sinto-me incomodado" Camacho: "I feel disturbed" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/camacho-sinto-me-incomodado.html 5 November 2015 Record 13 May 2004 ptAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot On 25 May 2004, his move there was made official.Camacho já é Real Camacho signs with Real http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/detalhe/camacho-ja-e-real.html 5 November 2015 Record 25 May 2004 pt 25 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151225183206/http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/detalhe/camacho-ja-e-real.html dead Benfica looked for replacements with the same profile as Camacho;Vieira procura novo Camacho Vieira looks for new 'Camacho' http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/vieira-procura-novo-camacho.html 5 November 2015 Record 25 May 2004 pt 25 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151225223441/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/vieira-procura-novo-camacho.html dead they offered the position to Luiz Felipe Scolari, according to his agent.Gilmar Veloz: "Benfica convidou Scolari" Gilmar Veloz: "Benfica invited Scolari" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/gilmar-veloz-benfica-convidou-scolari.html 5 November 2015 Record 4 June 2004 pt 22 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151222190758/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/gilmar-veloz-benfica-convidou-scolari.html dead On 9 June, Scolari said, "When people say I signed a contract with Benfica, they're lying! It's shameless and is bad will with the national team. To Benfica I won't go."Scolari: "Para o Benfica agora não vou!" Scolari: "To Benfica I won't go" http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-selecoes/europeu/euro-2004/detalhe/scolari-para-o-benfica-agora-nao-vou.html 5 November 2015 Record 9 June 2004 pt 25 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151225124431/http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-selecoes/europeu/euro-2004/detalhe/scolari-para-o-benfica-agora-nao-vou.html deadFuga de informação inviabiliza acordo com Scolari Leak impedes deal with Scolari http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fuga-de-informacao-inviabiliza-acordo-com-scolari.html 5 November 2015 Record 9 June 2004 pt 23 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151223231036/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fuga-de-informacao-inviabiliza-acordo-com-scolari.html dead In mid-June, Benfica restricted their choices to former Espanyol manager Luis Fernández and Italian national team manager Giovanni Trapattoni.Múltiplos entraves Multiple problems http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/multiplos-entraves.html 5 November 2015 Record 16 June 2004 pt 25 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151225102825/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/multiplos-entraves.html dead Negotiations with Fernández failed,Luis Fernández: "Não foram profissionais" Fernández: "They weren't profissionals" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/luis-fernandez-nao-foram-profissionais.html 5 November 2015 Record 25 June 2004 pt 25 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151225000841/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/luis-fernandez-nao-foram-profissionais.html dead but on 17 June, club president Luís Filipe Vieira announced that Benfica had signed a new manager but did not name him.Luís Filipe Vieira: "Estamos a trabalhar com novo treinador" Luís Filipe Vieira: "We are working with a new manager" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/luis-filipe-vieira-estamos-a-trabalhar-com-novo-treinador.html 5 November 2015 Record 18 June 2004 pt 22 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151222220926/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/luis-filipe-vieira-estamos-a-trabalhar-com-novo-treinador.html deadVieira: "Já temos treinador e é estrangeiro" Vieira: "We have a new manager and he's foreigner" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/vieira-ja-temos-treinador-e-e-estrangeiro.html 5 November 2015 Record 17 June 2004 pt 23 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151223064401/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/vieira-ja-temos-treinador-e-e-estrangeiro.html dead On 5 July, a day after the end of the UEFA Euro 2004, Benfica announced Trapattoni as manager.Giovanni Trapattoni é o eleito Trapattoni is the chosen one http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/giovanni-trapattoni-e-o-eleito.html 5 November 2015 Record 5 July 2004 pt 25 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151225002348/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/giovanni-trapattoni-e-o-eleito.html dead The 65-year-old Italian started his managerial career in 1974 and came to recognition at Juventus, where he became one of Italy's greatest managers, the only one to have won all UEFA club competitions and the Intercontinental Cup.Giovanni Trapattoni profile https://www.uefa.com/news/newsid=919647.html https://web.archive.org/web/20120203205300/http://www.uefa.com/news/newsid=919647.html dead 3 February 2012 UEFA 5 November 2015 31 May 2011 To assist him, he brought fitness coach Fausto Rossi and goalkeeping coach Adriano Barbin, while Álvaro Magalhães remained as assistant manager.Equipa técnica de Trapattoni está definida Technical staff is set http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/equipa-tecnica-de-trapattoni-esta-definida.html 5 November 2015 Record 5 July 2004 pt 24 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151224005628/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/equipa-tecnica-de-trapattoni-esta-definida.html dead In the transfer market, the most significant signings were of 28-year-old Quim, Portugal's second-choice goalkeeper, to compete with incumbent starter José Moreira.Quim: "Ser número um" Quim: "I want to be number one" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/quim-ser-numero-um.html 6 November 2015 Record 8 July 2004 pt 25 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151225003854/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/quim-ser-numero-um.html dead Defender Takis Fyssas also saw the arrival of a competitor, former Marseille player Manuel dos Santos.Manuel dos Santos no Benfica Manuel dos Santos joins Benfica https://pt.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/019f-0e6c23f187a4-f465cac9d5ce-1000--manuel-dos-santos-no-benfica/ 6 November 2015 UEFA 18 July 2004 pt Benfica also signed Norwegian striker Azar Karadas after his compelling performance against them in the previous season's UEFA Cup with Rosenborg.Karadas: "Só penso em ajudar a equipa a ser campeã" Karadas: "I only think of helping the team and won the league" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/karadas-so-penso-em-ajudar-a-equipa-a-ser-campea.html 6 November 2015 Record 29 July 2004 pt 23 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151223141806/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/karadas-so-penso-em-ajudar-a-equipa-a-ser-campea.html dead The most significant departure was Tiago, who moved to Chelsea for a fee that Record announced was around €12 million.Acordo entre Benfica e Chelsea Agreement between Benfica and Chelsea http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/acordo-entre-benfica-e-chelsea.html 6 November 2015 Record 19 July 2004 pt 26 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151226063907/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/acordo-entre-benfica-e-chelsea.html dead Other than him, only Armando Sá and Hélder Cristóvão were regularly used, and both continued their careers abroad, with Villarreal and Paris Saint-Germain respectively.Benfica: Armando assinou pelo Villarreal Benfica: Armando signs with Villarreal http://www.maisfutebol.iol.pt/benfica-armando-villarreal/520a61d83004bc615fcfe89f.html 6 November 2015 MaisFutebol 18 June 2004 pt 8 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208094549/http://www.maisfutebol.iol.pt/benfica-armando-villarreal/520a61d83004bc615fcfe89f.html deadAposta no título Bet to win title http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/aposta-no-titulo.html 6 November 2015 Record 5 July 2004 pt The pre-season started on 5 July with four days of medical tests on Estádio da Luz. On 9 July, Benfica travelled to Nyon, Switzerland, for a two-week tour, where they played their first pre-season matches,Ambição reforçada Strengthened ambition http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/ambicao-reforcada.html 6 November 2015 Record 6 July 2004 pt 25 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151225153031/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/ambicao-reforcada.html dead with wins against Real Zaragoza and Marseille.Saragoça-Benfica, 0-1: A águia já se orienta pela cartilha de "Trap" Zaragoza-Benfica, 0–1: Eagle already follows Trap's directions http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/saragoca-benfica-0-1-a-aguia-ja-se-orienta-pela-cartilha-de-trap.html 6 November 2015 Record 20 July 2004 pt 24 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151224195118/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/saragoca-benfica-0-1-a-aguia-ja-se-orienta-pela-cartilha-de-trap.html deadTriunfo sobre o Marselha (2-0) Win over Marselha (2–0) http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/triunfo-sobre-o-marselha-2-0.html 6 November 2015 Record 21 July 2004 pt 23 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151223131743/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/triunfo-sobre-o-marselha-2-0.html dead On 22 July, Benfica returned to Portugal and continued their pre-season with a presentation match against Real Madrid on 25 July,Benfica-Real Madrid, 2-2: Bela prova de carácter de uma equipa a crescer Benfica-Real Madrid, 2–2: Nice prove of character of a new team http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-real-madrid-2-2-bela-prova-de-caracter-de-uma-equipa-a-crescer.html 6 November 2015 Record 26 July 2004 pt 22 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151222200821/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-real-madrid-2-2-bela-prova-de-caracter-de-uma-equipa-a-crescer.html dead and the Guadiana Trophy with Real Betis on 28 July.Betis-Benfica, 3-0: Com tantos "furos" despiste era inevitável Bétis-Benfica, 3–0: With so many 'holes', crashing was inevitable http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/betis-benfica-3-0-com-tantos-furos-despiste-era-inevitavel.html 6 November 2015 Record 29 July 2004 pt 26 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151226081003/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/betis-benfica-3-0-com-tantos-furos-despiste-era-inevitavel.html dead Due to league ranking in 2004,UEFA Ranking https://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/uefarankings/country/season=2004/index.html https://archive.today/20140903220438/http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/uefarankings/country/season=2004/index.html dead 3 September 2014 UEFA 6 November 2015 Benfica had to play in the third qualifying round of the Champions League, where they were drawn with Anderlecht on 30 July.Benfica defronta Anderlecht Benfica paired with Anderlecht http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-dos-campeoes/detalhe/benfica-defronta-anderlecht.html 6 November 2015 Record 30 July 2004 pt The pre-season ended with matches against Braga on 1 August and Estoril on August 14.Sp. Braga-Benfica, 1-1: Ter alma para reagir à falta de inspiração Sp. braga-Benfica, 1–: A soul to react to a lack of inspiration http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sp--braga/detalhe/sp-braga-benfica-1-1-ter-alma-para-reagir-a-falta-de-inspiracao.html 6 November 2015 Record 2 August 2004 pt 22 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151222093408/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sp--braga/detalhe/sp-braga-benfica-1-1-ter-alma-para-reagir-a-falta-de-inspiracao.html dead August–September Benfica started their season with the third qualifying round of the Champions League, attempting to make their first presence in the group stage since 1998–99. On 10 August, Benfica beat Anderlecht 1–0 after Zlatko Zahovič scored in the 13th minute.Trapattoni savours winning start https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0250-0c50f18ec389-50944ab2a9eb-1000--trapattoni-savours-winning-start/ 7 November 2015 UEFA 10 August 2004 live https://web.archive.org/web/20180220033203/https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2004/matches/round=1967/match=79364/postmatch/report/index.html 20 February 2018 When asked why Anderlecht had more goal opportunities than Benfica, Trapattoni said, "Do you know international football? It is very balanced nowadays. I wish we had more chances but our opponent was stronger."Giovanni Trapattoni: "Anderlecht estava fisicamente mais forte" Giovanni Trapattoni: "Anderlecht was physically stronger" http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-dos-campeoes/detalhe/giovanni-trapattoni-anderlecht-estava-fisicamente-mais-forte.html 7 November 2015 Record 11 August 2004 pt Following the win, Benfica were due to meet Porto in the Supercup on 20 August.Tovar, Rui. p. 615 Ricardo Quaresma of Porto scored the only goal of the game in an individual effort.FC Porto-Benfica, 1-0: Dragão ganha primeira taça de futebol de praia FC Porto-Benfica, 1–0: Dragon wins first beach soccer cup http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/fc-porto/detalhe/fc-porto-benfica-1-0-dragao-ganha-primeira-taca-de-futebol-de-praia.html 7 November 2015 Record 21 August 2004 pt 26 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151226042249/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/fc-porto/detalhe/fc-porto-benfica-1-0-dragao-ganha-primeira-taca-de-futebol-de-praia.html dead It was Benfica's tenth consecutive loss in the competition; the previous win occurred in 1989.Supertaça é areia a mais Supertaça is too many http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/supertaca-e-areia-a-mais.html 7 November 2015 Record 21 August 2004 pt 22 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151222083348/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/supertaca-e-areia-a-mais.html dead Four days later, Benfica travelled to Belgium to play Anderlecht.Tovar, Rui. p. 616 The home team scored first by Aruna Dindane, who scored another on the hour-mark. Nenad Jestrović scored the last goal.Bold Broos sinks Benfica https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/025a-0eaaacdef208-57da7d94c2c4-1000--bold-broos-sinks-benfica/ 7 November 2015 UEFA 25 August 2004 live https://web.archive.org/web/20180220172431/https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2004/matches/round=1967/match=79365/postmatch/report/index.html 20 February 2018 Trapattoni blamed fatigue and anxiety for the defeat, saying, "I said we would try to score, but lacked composure to do so. In the first half he spent a lot of energy. On the second, we tried to fight back, until he conceded a second goal, which killed us."Trapattoni: "Faltou-nos calma perto da grande área" Trapattoni: "We lacked composure near the box" http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-dos-campeoes/detalhe/trapattoni-faltou-nos-calma-perto-da-grande-area.html 7 November 2015 Record 25 August 2004 pt 24 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151224202134/http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-dos-campeoes/detalhe/trapattoni-faltou-nos-calma-perto-da-grande-area.html dead The fans insulted the team on their arrival in Lisbon.Insultos à chegada Fans abuse team http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/insultos-a-chegada.html 7 November 2015 Record 26 August 2004 pt 25 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151225114358/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/insultos-a-chegada.html dead On 29 August, Benfica made their debut in the Primeira Liga by visiting Beira-Mar. Two goals in the first half and another within five minutes of the second, gave Benfica a lead that help them beat the locals.Beira-Mar-Benfica, 2-3: "Karradas" de confiança não evitam tremideira Beira-Mar-Benfica, 2–3: "Karradas" of confidence don't prevent the shaking http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/beira-mar-benfica-2-3-karradas-de-confianca-nao-evitam-tremideira.html 24 November 2015 Record 30 August 2004 pt 25 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151225082711/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/beira-mar-benfica-2-3-karradas-de-confianca-nao-evitam-tremideira.html dead On 11 September, after the international matches Benfica returned with a home match against Moreirense.Tovar, Rui. p. 611 Petit opened the game with a free kick, while Simão set the final score in the 83rd minute.Benfica-Moreirense, 2-0: Vitória inédita da águia na greve da águia Vitória Benfica-Moreirense, 2–0: First win of the eagle in Vitória's strike http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-moreirense-2-0-vitoria-inedita-da-aguia-na-greve-da-aguia-vitoria.html 24 November 2015 Record 12 September 2004 pt 23 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151223192432/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-moreirense-2-0-vitoria-inedita-da-aguia-na-greve-da-aguia-vitoria.html dead The following Thursday, Benfica played the first round of the UEFA Cup against Slovak team Banská Bystrica.Banská Bystrica 0-3 Benfica https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/match/79564--dukla-banska-bystrica-vs-benfica/ UEFA 24 November 2015 16 September 2004 Benfica dominated the match, winning 3–0 with a double from Simão and one from João Pereira.Bystrica-Benfica, 0-3: Das alas para o meio até construir a goleada Bystrica-Benfica, 0–3: From the left to the middle, building the win http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/bystrica-benfica-0-3-das-alas-para-o-meio-ate-construir-a-goleada.html 24 November 2015 Record 17 September 2004 pt 24 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151224061347/http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/bystrica-benfica-0-3-das-alas-para-o-meio-ate-construir-a-goleada.html dead On 19 September, Benfica travelled to Coimbra to face Académica, beating them 1–0 with a goal from Simão to reach the top of the league table.Académica-Benfica, 0-1: Os limites da paciência do senhor líder isolado Académica-Benfica, 0–1: The limits of patience of Mister first place http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/academica-benfica-0-1-os-limites-da-paciencia-do-senhor-lider-isolado.html 24 November 2015 Record 20 September 2004 pt 24 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151224133234/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/academica-benfica-0-1-os-limites-da-paciencia-do-senhor-lider-isolado.html dead Trapattoni praised his team and said leading is important to their mentality: "I am happy with the win, but also with the character they have shown. I had the opportunity to lead in Italy and Germany and it is very important. The team starts to believe in themselves more and more."Trapattoni: "Equipa demonstrou ter muito carácter" Trapattoni: "Team shown a lot of character" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/trapattoni-equipa-demonstrou-ter-muito-caracter.html 24 November 2015 Record 20 September 2004 pt A week later, Benfica hosted Braga.Tovar, Rui. p. 611 Despite playing with two players upfront, Benfica was unable to score, splitting points with them.Benfica-Sp. Braga, 0-0: Trap temia o vento, bastou uma ligeira brisa Benfica-Sp. Braga, 0–0: Trap fear the wind, only a breeze was needed http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sp--braga/detalhe/benfica-sp-braga-0-0-trap-temia-o-vento-bastou-uma-ligeira-brisa.html 24 November 2015 Record 27 September 2004 pt 26 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151226020627/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sp--braga/detalhe/benfica-sp-braga-0-0-trap-temia-o-vento-bastou-uma-ligeira-brisa.html dead After the game, Trapattoni acknowledged the difficult game his team had played, saying, "The final score could disappoint the fans, but let's not forget we are still leaders. Our opponent was a very dangerous team. We had three good chances in the first half, but could not score."Giovanni Trapattoni: "Sp. Braga fechou bem e tentou contra-ataque" Giovanni Trapattoni: "Sp. Braga closed itself well and tried counter-attacking" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/giovanni-trapattoni-sp-braga-fechou-bem-e-tentou-contra-ataque.html 24 November 2015 Record 27 September 2004 pt On 30 September, Benfica closed the month by hosting Banská Bystrica.Benfica 2-0 Banská Bystrica https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/match/79565--benfica-vs-dukla-banska-bystrica/ UEFA 24 November 2015 30 September 2004 Benfica wasted opportunities to build up their score, only beating the Slovaks by 2–0.Benfica-Bystrica, 2-0: A goleada estava ali mas eles não quiseram Benfica-Bystrica, 2–0: The thrashing was there, but they didn't want it http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/benfica-bystrica-2-0-a-goleada-estava-ali-mas-eles-nao-quiseram.html 24 November 2015 Record 1 October 2004 pt 25 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151225235016/http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/benfica-bystrica-2-0-a-goleada-estava-ali-mas-eles-nao-quiseram.html dead October–November October began with an away match away in Guimarães against Vitória de Guimarães.Tovar, Rui. p. 611 Benfica played against ten men throughout the second half, securing a win in the 91st minute when Geovanni converted a free kick.V. Guimarães-Benfica, 1-2: Geovanni livrou Benfica de valente Trapalhada V. Guimarães-Benfica, 1–2: Geovanni saved Benfica of Trapattoni http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/v--guimaraes/detalhe/v-guimaraes-benfica-1-2-geovanni-livrou-benfica-de-valente-trapalhada.html 24 November 2015 Record 4 October 2004 pt 24 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151224180521/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/v--guimaraes/detalhe/v-guimaraes-benfica-1-2-geovanni-livrou-benfica-de-valente-trapalhada.html dead Following a two-week international break, Benfica received Porto on 17 October.Tovar, Rui. p. 611 The match was notable for the controversy regarding Olegário Benquerença refereeing, with Porto winning 1–0 with a goal from Benni McCarthy.Benfica-FC Porto, 0-1: Começou tão Benni e acabou tão mal... Benfica-FC Porto, 0–1: It started so Benni e and ended so bad... http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/fc-porto/detalhe/benfica-fc-porto-0-1-comecou-tao-benni-e-acabou-tao-mal.html 26 November 2015 Record 18 October 2004 pt 24 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151224171955/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/fc-porto/detalhe/benfica-fc-porto-0-1-comecou-tao-benni-e-acabou-tao-mal.html dead Trapattoni criticized the referee, saying, "I have witness things I had never witnessed before in all of my career."Trapattoni: "Aconteceram coisas que nunca vi na Europa" Trapattoni: "Things happened here, that I've never seen before" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/trapattoni-aconteceram-coisas-que-nunca-vi-na-europa.html 26 November 2015 Record 18 October 2004 pt 26 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151226062354/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/trapattoni-aconteceram-coisas-que-nunca-vi-na-europa.html dead The following Thursday, Benfica opened their UEFA Cup group stage campaign with a home win against Heerenveen.Tovar, Rui. p. 616 Dos Santos scored the opening goal and Nuno Gomes increased the lead to 2–0. Heerenven levelled the score with a penalty in the 53rd minute, but Benfica fought back and scored twice to win the first points.Benfica-Heerenveen, 4-2: Acção para a Europa sem reacção ao dragão Benfica-Heerenveen, 4–2: Action in Europe, no reaction with dragons http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/benfica-heerenveen-4-2-accao-para-a-europa-sem-reaccao-ao-dragao.html 26 November 2015 Record 22 October 2004 pt 24 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151224091535/http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/benfica-heerenveen-4-2-accao-para-a-europa-sem-reaccao-ao-dragao.html dead On 24 October, Benfica played at home against Nacional.Tovar, Rui. p. 611 The opening goal was scored in the second-half by Azar Karadas, with Tomo Šokota bringing the score to 2–0 minutes later; Nacional evened it to 2–1, but Benfica held on and won the game.Benfica-Nacional, 2-1: Sarar feridas recentes com tiro e cabeça fria Benfica-Nacional, 2–1: Heal fresh wounds with cold head https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-nacional-2-1-sarar-feridas-recentes-com-tiro-e-cabeca-fria.html 26 November 2015 Record 20 May 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180520054204/https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-nacional-2-1-sarar-feridas-recentes-com-tiro-e-cabeca-fria.html dead Three days later, Benfica started their Portuguese Cup campaign against the third tier club Oriental de Lisboa.Tovar, Rui. p. 615 Two goals from Šokota and another from Geovanni helped the club progress into the next round.Benfica-Oriental, 3-1: Uma estranha alergia a saber mandar no jogo Benfica-Oriental, 3–1: A strange allergy to control a game http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-de-portugal/detalhe/benfica-oriental-3-1-uma-estranha-alergia-a-saber-mandar-no-jogo.html 26 November 2015 Record 28 October 2004 pt 23 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151223055831/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-de-portugal/detalhe/benfica-oriental-3-1-uma-estranha-alergia-a-saber-mandar-no-jogo.html dead On 31 October, Benfica visited the Estádio Cidade de Barcelos to play Gil Vicente.Tovar, Rui. p. 611 Benfica were surprised by the home team and conceded first with a goal from Nandinho. In the last minute of the match, Simão equalized, allowing Benfica to gain a point.Gil Vicente-Benfica, 1-1: Olha que rica prenda o Simão foi arranjar Gil Vicente-Benfica, 1–1: Look what present Simão brought http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/gil-vicente-benfica-1-1-olha-que-rica-prenda-o-simao-foi-arranjar.html 26 November 2015 Record 1 November 2004 pt 22 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151222185250/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/gil-vicente-benfica-1-1-olha-que-rica-prenda-o-simao-foi-arranjar.html dead Trapattoni blamed the team's naïvety for the goal conceded, but praised their character for not giving up.Trapattoni: "Sofremos um golo fruto de ingenuidade" Trapattoni: "We suffered a goal from a naivety" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/trapattoni-sofremos-um-golo-fruto-de-ingenuidade.html 26 November 2015 Record 1 November 2004 pt 23 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151223120211/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/trapattoni-sofremos-um-golo-fruto-de-ingenuidade.html dead Benfica opened November with a UEFA Cup match away against German side VfB Stuttgart.Tovar, Rui. p. 616 They conceded the first goal by Cacau in the first half and let in two more—both headers—in the second.Estugarda-Benfica, 3-0: Águias muito ingénuas esqueceram a cabeça Stuttgart-Benfica, 3–0: Naive eagles lost their mind http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/estugarda-benfica-3-0-aguias-muito-ingenuas-esqueceram-a-cabeca.html 27 November 2015 Record 5 November 2004 pt 26 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151226082511/http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/estugarda-benfica-3-0-aguias-muito-ingenuas-esqueceram-a-cabeca.html dead Trapattoni attributed the defeat to the superior physical ability of the Germans.Trapattoni: "Capacidade física é muito importante" Trapattoni: "Physical prowess is important" http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/trapattoni-capacidade-fisica-e-muito-importante.html 27 November 2015 Record 5 November 2004 pt 26 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151226091039/http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/trapattoni-capacidade-fisica-e-muito-importante.html dead On 7 November, Benfica hosted Vitória de Setúbal and defeated them 4–0, retaining first place in the league.Benfica-V. Setúbal, 4-0: Poder de fogo da águia fez do Vitória um doce Benfica-V. Setúbal, 4–0: Fire power made Vitória a candy http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/v--setubal/detalhe/benfica-v-setubal-4-0-poder-de-fogo-da-aguia-fez-do-vitoria-um-doce.html 27 November 2015 Record 8 November 2004 pt 24 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151224065918/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/v--setubal/detalhe/benfica-v-setubal-4-0-poder-de-fogo-da-aguia-fez-do-vitoria-um-doce.html dead Six days later, Benfica dropped two points after a 1–0 loss at the Estádio dos Barreiros to Marítimo.Marítimo-Benfica, 1-1: Uma lança mais ousada com pontas inofensivas Marítimo-Benfica, 1–1: A bold but harmless spear http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/maritimo/detalhe/maritimo-benfica-1-1-uma-lanca-mais-ousada-com-pontas-inofensivas.html 27 November 2015 Record 14 November 2004 pt 25 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151225211855/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/maritimo/detalhe/maritimo-benfica-1-1-uma-lanca-mais-ousada-com-pontas-inofensivas.html dead On 21 November, Benfica hosted Rio Ave and had a chance to regain the top spot.Tovar, Rui. p. 612 After building a 3–1 lead at half-time, Benfica allowed the visitors to equalize the game, costing them two more points.Benfica-Rio Ave, 3-3: Cenário moralizador "virou" pesadelo real Benfica-Rio Ave, 3–3: Moralizing outcome, turns into nightmare http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/rio-ave/detalhe/benfica-rio-ave-3-3-cenario-moralizador-virou-pesadelo-real.html 27 November 2015 Record 22 November 2004 pt 25 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151225230456/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/rio-ave/detalhe/benfica-rio-ave-3-3-cenario-moralizador-virou-pesadelo-real.html dead Trapattoni criticized his team for the way it conceded the 3–3 draw after a free-kick for Benfica turned into a deadly counter-attack against them.Giovanni Trapattoni: "Sofrer um golo assim mostra ingenuidade" Giovanni Trapattoni: "To concede a goal like this, shows a lot of naivety" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/giovanni-trapattoni-sofrer-um-golo-assim-mostra-ingenuidade.html 27 November 2015 Record 22 November 2004 pt On the following Thursday, Benfica received Dinamo Zagreb for the UEFA Cup.Tovar, Rui. p. 616 Two first-half goals secured the second win in the group stage for Benfica.Benfica-D. Zagreb, 2-0: Um sorriso amarelo no regresso às vitórias Benfica-D.Zagrez, 2–0: A yellow smile in the return to winning http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/benfica-d-zagreb-2-0-um-sorriso-amarelo-no-regresso-as-vitorias.html 27 November 2015 Record 26 November 2004 pt 24 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151224210702/http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/benfica-d-zagreb-2-0-um-sorriso-amarelo-no-regresso-as-vitorias.html dead On the last match of November, Benfica visited the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, home of União de Leiria,Tovar, Rui. p. 612 where they conceded a goal in a counter-attack and were unable to equalize in over 70 minutes, losing the match.U. Leiria-Benfica, 1-0: Mais uma ingenuidade e três pontos a voar U.Leiria-Benfica, 1–0: Another naivety and three points flying http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/u-leiria-benfica-1-0-mais-uma-ingenuidade-e-tres-pontos-a-voar.html 27 November 2015 Record 29 November 2004 pt 24 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151224084514/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/u-leiria-benfica-1-0-mais-uma-ingenuidade-e-tres-pontos-a-voar.html dead The loss was their first as visitors; the club slid to fourth place, having lost 12 points since the Clássico.E tudo o vento levou And all lost by the wind http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/e-tudo-o-vento-levou.html 27 November 2015 Record 29 November 2004 pt 24 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151224083008/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/e-tudo-o-vento-levou.html dead Trapattoni said Benfica lacked composure in the conceded goal, a problem he had previously addressed but still occurred. He remained confident because the league was long and very balanced.Giovanni Trapattoni: "Faltou concentração no momento do golo" Trapattoni: "We lacked composure in the goal" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/giovanni-trapattoni-faltou-concentracao-no-momento-do-golo.html 27 November 2015 Record 29 November 2004 pt 23 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151223121719/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/giovanni-trapattoni-faltou-concentracao-no-momento-do-golo.html dead December–January December started with the last group stage match of the UEFA Cup.Tovar, Rui. p. 616 Benfica visited Beveren and won 3–0 with a double from Zlatko Zahovič, ensuring qualification for the round of 32 behind Stuttgart.Beveren-Benfica, 0-3: Zahovic tão fresquinho e belgas tão tenrinhos Beveren-Benfica, 0–3: Zahovic so fresh and Belgians so smooth http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/beveren-benfica-0-3-zahovic-tao-fresquinho-e-belgas-tao-tenrinhos.html 27 November 2015 Record 3 December 2004 pt 24 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151224202139/http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/beveren-benfica-0-3-zahovic-tao-fresquinho-e-belgas-tao-tenrinhos.html dead On 6 December, Benfica received Estoril.Tovar, Rui. p. 612 The visitors scored first, but Benfica responded through Simão with a double inside ten minutes, giving them the first league win in a month and returning them to first place.Benfica-Estoril, 2-1: Simão abona plantel com subsídio de Natal Benfica-Estroil, 2–1: Simão saves team with Christmas bonus http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/estoril/detalhe/benfica-estoril-2-1-simao-abona-plantel-com-subsidio-de-natal.html 27 November 2015 Record 7 December 2004 pt https://web.archive.org/web/20151223044233/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/estoril/detalhe/benfica-estoril-2-1-simao-abona-plantel-com-subsidio-de-natal.html 23 December 2015 dead dmy-all On 12 December, Benfica played away to Belenenses.Tovar, Rui. p. 612 Trapattoni's team did not perform to expectations and lost 4–1, the largest defeat there since 1947–48.Belenenses-Benfica, 4-1: Crónica de mais um explicável pesadelo azul Belenenses-Benfica, 4–1: Chronicle of another blue nightmare http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/belenenses-benfica-4-1-cronica-de-mais-um-explicavel-pesadelo-azul.html 27 November 2015 Record 13 December 2004 pt 25 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151225232003/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/belenenses-benfica-4-1-cronica-de-mais-um-explicavel-pesadelo-azul.html dead Trapattoni remained optimistic, saying, "Losing a game like this is not catastrophic. Give up? No, that is not my vocabulary."Giovanni Trapattoni: "Perder um jogo assim não é uma catástrofe" Trapattoni: "Losing a game like this is not a catastrophe" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-de-portugal/detalhe/trapattoni-pela-primeira-vez-dou-razao-aos-adeptos.html 27 November 2015 Record 13 December 2004 pt 24 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151224004122/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-de-portugal/detalhe/trapattoni-pela-primeira-vez-dou-razao-aos-adeptos.html dead In the aftermath of the defeat, José Moreira lost his starting goalkeeping place to Quim.O drama de Moreira Moreira's drama http://www.record.xl.pt/opiniao/cronistas/alexandre-pais/detalhe/o-drama-de-moreira.html 27 November 2015 Record 22 December 2004 pt 23 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151223123232/http://www.record.xl.pt/opiniao/cronistas/alexandre-pais/detalhe/o-drama-de-moreira.html dead Trapattoni, in the preview for the upcoming match with Penafiel, said, "Benfica needs to forget this humiliating defeat quickly. Four goals ... three goals in eight minutes, it is true we are in a state of emergency. We have the mentality to react and will do so."Giovanni Trapattoni: "Estamos numa emergência" Trapattoni: "We are in state of emergency" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/giovanni-trapattoni-estamos-numa-emergencia.html 27 November 2015 Record 18 December 2004 pt 25 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151225160054/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/giovanni-trapattoni-estamos-numa-emergencia.html dead On the same day, Benfica discovered their next opponent in the UEFA Cup would be CSKA Moscow.Sporting com Feyenoord e Benfica versus CSKA na Taça UEFA Sporting with Feyenoord, Benfica versus CSKA http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/sporting-com-feyenoord-e-benfica-versus-cska-na-taca-uefa.html 27 November 2015 Record 17 December 2004 pt On 18 December, Benfica beat Penafiel 1–0 with a goal from Argel.Benfica-Penafiel, 1-0: Cerimónias do visitante dão prendas ao da casa Benfica-Penafiel, 1–0: Visitors give gifts to hosts http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-penafiel-1-0-cerimonias-do-visitante-dao-prendas-ao-da-casa.html 27 November 2015 Record 19 December 2004 pt 24 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151224134741/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-penafiel-1-0-cerimonias-do-visitante-dao-prendas-ao-da-casa.html dead On 21 December, Benfica played the last game of the year, hosting third-tier team AD Oliveirense for the Portuguese Cup.Tovar, Rui. p. 615 Benfica won 4–1 but required extra time to beat the visitors after a 1–1 draw in regular time.Benfica-Oliveirense, 4-1: Eles merecem assobios e muito mais do que isso Benfica-Oliveirense, 4–1: They deserve the whistles and many more http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-de-portugal/detalhe/benfica-oliveirense-4-1-eles-merecem-assobios-e-muito-mais-do-que-isso.html 27 November 2015 Record 22 December 2004 pt 24 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151224140251/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-de-portugal/detalhe/benfica-oliveirense-4-1-eles-merecem-assobios-e-muito-mais-do-que-isso.html dead Throughout the game, Benfica fans whistled the team for the poor game. Later, Trapattoni acknowledged the performance, saying, "For the first time, I am with the fans since the team deserved the whistles."Trapattoni: "Pela primeira vez dou razão aos adeptos" Trapattoni: "For the first time, I'm with the fans" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-de-portugal/detalhe/trapattoni-pela-primeira-vez-dou-razao-aos-adeptos.html 27 November 2015 Record 22 December 2004 pt 24 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151224004122/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-de-portugal/detalhe/trapattoni-pela-primeira-vez-dou-razao-aos-adeptos.html dead In January, Benfica opened the month with a visit to the Estádio José Alvalade to face Sporting CP in the Lisbon derby.Tovar, Rui. p. 612 Sporting's Liédson scored first in the 22nd minute and Nuno Gomes equalized four minutes later. In the second half, Liedson finalized the score at 2–1 to Sporting.Sporting-Benfica, 2-1: Matador na hora certa ao fim de tantos atrasos Sporting-Benfica, 2–1: A goalscorer in the right time, after so many delays http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sporting/detalhe/sporting-benfica-2-1-matador-na-hora-certa-ao-fim-de-tantos-atrasos.html 27 November 2015 Record 9 January 2005 pt 26 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151226000527/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sporting/detalhe/sporting-benfica-2-1-matador-na-hora-certa-ao-fim-de-tantos-atrasos.html dead Benfica dropped to fifth place, their worst league position all season.Queda vertiginosa Sharp drop http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/queda-vertiginosa.html 27 November 2015 Record 10 January 2005 pt 25 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151225013922/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/queda-vertiginosa.html dead After the game, Trapattoni said he was slow to make substitutions in the second half, but acknowledged that Sporting performed better.Trapattoni: "Quando arriscámos acabou por ser tarde" Trapattoni: "When I took a chance, it was too late" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/trapattoni-quando-arriscamos-acabou-por-ser-tarde.html 27 November 2015 Record 9 January 2005 pt On 16 January, Benfica received Boavista with the chance to become joint leaders.Tovar, Rui. p. 612 Benfica opened the game with a penalty in the 40th minute by Simão, with Nuno Gomes and Mantorras also scoring in a 4–0 win.Benfica-Boavista, 4-0: O golo de Mantorras tornou a noite perfeita Benfica-Boavista, 4–0: Mantorras goal made the night perfect http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-boavista-4-0-o-golo-de-mantorras-tornou-a-noite-perfeita.html 27 November 2015 Record 17 January 2005 pt 23 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151223214014/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-boavista-4-0-o-golo-de-mantorras-tornou-a-noite-perfeita.html dead Trapattoni praised his team, saying, "This is their best performance so far".Trapattoni: "Este foi o melhor desafio do Benfica" Trapattoni: "This is the best performance so far" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/trapattoni-este-foi-o-melhor-desafio-do-benfica.html 27 November 2015 Record 17 January 2005 pt On 22 January, Benfica played Beira-Mar at the Estádio da Luz. The Aveiro-based side gave a strong performance; Santiago Silva scored a double, beating Benfica 2–0.Benfica-Beira-Mar, 0-2: O mais impressionante é que foi tudo normal Benfica-Beira-Mar, 0–2: The most impressive was that everything seemed normal http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-beira-mar-0-2-o-mais-impressionante-e-que-foi-tudo-normal.html 27 November 2015 Record 23 January 2005 pt 25 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151225122921/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-beira-mar-0-2-o-mais-impressionante-e-que-foi-tudo-normal.html dead Trapattoni was disappointed with his players, saying he had expectations after the win with Boavista but with this performance, he needed to start again.Giovanni Trapattoni: "Começar de novo" Trapattoni: "Start again" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/giovanni-trapattoni-comecar-de-novo.html 27 November 2015 Record 23 January 2005 pt Four days later, Benfica met Sporting at home for the sixth round of the Portuguese Cup.Tovar, Rui. p. 615 Benfica's Geovanni scored first but Sporting responded with two goals in three minutes and Geovanni equalized five minutes later. As the game went into extra time, Paíto and Simão both scored in individual efforts, bringing the final scoreline to 3–3. From the penalty spot, Benfica converted all of their goals, while Miguel Garcia missed one for Sporting.Benfica-Sporting, 3-3 (7-6 pen): São jogos assim que fazem a magia do derby Benfica-Sporting, 3–3 (7–6 pen): It's games likes this that show the magic of a derby http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-de-portugal/detalhe/benfica-sporting-3-3-7-6-pen-sao-jogos-assim-que-fazem-a-magia-do-derby.html 27 November 2015 Record 27 January 2005 pt 24 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151224110128/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-de-portugal/detalhe/benfica-sporting-3-3-7-6-pen-sao-jogos-assim-que-fazem-a-magia-do-derby.html dead On 29 January, Benfica visited the Estádio D. Afonso Henriques to play Moreirense.Tovar, Rui. p. 613 An opening goal by Nuno Gomes was followed by a second by Nuno Assis and Benfica won the match 2–1; it was their first away win in five matches.Moreirense-Benfica, 1-2: Um sofredor a rejeitar ideia de poder ser feliz Moreirense-Benfica, 1–2: A suffering man rejecting the idea to be happy http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/moreirense-benfica-1-2-um-sofredor-a-rejeitar-ideia-de-poder-ser-feliz.html 27 November 2015 Record 30 January 2005 pt 23 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151223012600/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/moreirense-benfica-1-2-um-sofredor-a-rejeitar-ideia-de-poder-ser-feliz.html dead February–March February began with a home game against Académica.Tovar, Rui. p. 613 Benfica's Geovanni scored the first goal in the 32nd minute and Simão later scored twice to win the match 3–0.Tovar, Rui. p. 613 Benfica returned to joint-first and won their second consecutive league game for the first time in four months.Benfica-Académica, 3-0: Os sinais de esperança de uma águia tranquila Benfica-Académica, 3–0: The last signs of hope from a disturbed eagle http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-academica-3-0-os-sinais-de-esperanca-de-uma-aguia-tranquila.html 27 November 2015 Record 7 February 2005 pt 23 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151223211005/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-academica-3-0-os-sinais-de-esperanca-de-uma-aguia-tranquila.html deadPor fim... duas seguidas At last...two in a row http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/por-fim-duas-seguidas.html 27 November 2015 Record 7 February 2005 pt 24 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151224192100/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/por-fim-duas-seguidas.html dead On 12 February, Benfica played away at the Estádio Municipal de Braga against Braga.Tovar, Rui. p. 613 The match ended in draw and a sharing of points.Sp. Braga-Benfica, 0-0: Sem golos e sem perigo o jogo até perdeu calor Sp. Braga-Benfica, 0–0: No goals and no danger, even the game cooled off http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sp--braga/detalhe/sp-braga-benfica-0-0-sem-golos-e-sem-perigo-o-jogo-ate-perdeu-calor.html 27 November 2015 Record 13 February 2005 pt 26 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151226072430/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sp--braga/detalhe/sp-braga-benfica-0-0-sem-golos-e-sem-perigo-o-jogo-ate-perdeu-calor.html dead Trapattoni was happy with the draw, saying Benfica entered a little nervously and were lucky not to lose in some random event, like in past games.Trapattoni: "No início tivemos pressa de rematar" Trapattoni: "At first, we were in a hurry to score" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/trapattoni-no-inicio-tivemos-pressa-de-rematar.html 27 November 2015 Record 13 February 2005 ptAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot On the following Thursday, Benfica travelled to Russia to play in the Kuban Stadium against CKSA Moscow.Tovar, Rui. p. 616 With the Russians just recently coming out of their pre-season, Benfica dominated possession but failed to score, losing 2–0.CSKA-Benfica, 2-0: Se havia mais equilíbrio onde é que ele esteve? CSKA-Benfica, 2–0: If there was more balance, where it was? http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/cska-benfica-2-0-se-havia-mais-equilibrio-onde-e-que-ele-esteve.html 27 November 2015 Record 18 February 2005 pt 24 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151224164921/http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/cska-benfica-2-0-se-havia-mais-equilibrio-onde-e-que-ele-esteve.html dead Trapattoni blamed the pitch, saying he was confident Benfica could win in Lisbon.Giovanni Trapattoni: "Podemos dar a volta num relvado melhor" Trapattoni: "We can turn this around in a better pitch" http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/giovanni-trapattoni-podemos-dar-a-volta-num-relvado-melhor.html 27 November 2015 Record 18 February 2005 pt 24 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151224170443/http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/giovanni-trapattoni-podemos-dar-a-volta-num-relvado-melhor.html dead On 21 February, Benfica received Vitória de Guimarães;Tovar, Rui. p. 613 Benfica's Geovanni scored in the first half and Nuno Gomes assisted Nuno Assis to make the score 2–0. César Peixoto of Guimarães scored in the second half. Benfica held the advantage and remained joint-first with Porto.Benfica-V. Guimarães, 2-1: Tanto sofre esta águia quando apanha um susto Benfica-V.Guimarães, 2–1: This eagle suffers so much http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/v--guimaraes/detalhe/benfica-v-guimaraes-2-1-tanto-sofre-esta-aguia-quando-apanha-um-susto.html 27 November 2015 Record 22 February 2005 pt 24 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151224041236/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/v--guimaraes/detalhe/benfica-v-guimaraes-2-1-tanto-sofre-esta-aguia-quando-apanha-um-susto.html dead Three days later, Benfica played the second leg of the UEFA Cup.Tovar, Rui. p. 617 They drew 1–1 and were eliminated from the competition.Benfica-CSKA, 1-1: Benfica abdicou de quê pergunta-se na Luz Benfica-CSKA, 1–1: Benfica gave up of what? http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/benfica-cska-1-1-benfica-abdicou-de-que-pergunta-se-na-luz.html 27 November 2015 Record 25 February 2005 pt 25 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151225071116/http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/benfica-cska-1-1-benfica-abdicou-de-que-pergunta-se-na-luz.html dead After the game, Trapattoni refuted any lack of attitude from Benfica, saying, "We played well. I could not ask them anything."Trapattoni: "Não podem dizer nada dos jogadores" Trapattoni: "You can't say anything about my players" http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/trapattoni-nao-podem-dizer-nada-dos-jogadores.html 27 November 2015 Record 25 February 2005 pt 23 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151223111649/http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/trapattoni-nao-podem-dizer-nada-dos-jogadores.html dead On 28 February, Benfica visited the Estádio do Dragão for the second Classico of the season.Tovar, Rui. p. 613 Porto's Benni McCarthy scored first but Geovanni equalized in the 75th minute, setting the final score at 1–1.FC Porto-Benfica, 1-1: Bastava terem jogado só a última meia hora FC Porto-Benfica, 1–1: They only needed to play the last half hour http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/fc-porto/detalhe/fc-porto-benfica-1-1-bastava-terem-jogado-so-a-ultima-meia-hora.html 27 November 2015 Record 1 March 2005 pt 24 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151224193610/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/fc-porto/detalhe/fc-porto-benfica-1-1-bastava-terem-jogado-so-a-ultima-meia-hora.html dead It was the first time since 1993–94 that Benfica did not lose away to Porto.Onze anos depois ... um ponto Eleven years later...one point http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/fc-porto/detalhe/onze-anos-depois---um-ponto.html 27 November 2015 Record 1 March 2005 pt 26 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151226025153/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/fc-porto/detalhe/onze-anos-depois---um-ponto.html dead Benfica opened March with the quarter-finals of the Portuguese Cup.Tovar, Rui. p. 615 They played Beira-Mar at home and won 1–0 with a goal from João Pereira in the 25th minute.Benfica-Beira-Mar, 1-0: Quando a plateia hostil ataca os seus artistas Benfica-Beira-Mar, 1–0: When the stands attack their own players http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-de-portugal/detalhe/benfica-beira-mar-1-0-quando-a-plateia-hostil-ataca-os-seus-artistas.html 27 November 2015 Record 4 March 2005 pt 25 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151225183212/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-de-portugal/detalhe/benfica-beira-mar-1-0-quando-a-plateia-hostil-ataca-os-seus-artistas.html dead Trapattoni analysed the game, saying, "Everybody knew this match was a revenge for the league defeat. In the first half we dominated, in the second we were dominated. Beira-Mar was fresher – it is not easy to play every three days. Still, we deserved to win."Giovanni Trapattoni: "Num momento difícil jogámos com coração" Trapattoni: "In a difficult moment, we played with the heart" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-de-portugal/detalhe/giovanni-trapattoni-num-momento-dificil-jogamos-com-coracao.html 27 November 2015 Record 4 March 2005 pt 26 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151226030710/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-de-portugal/detalhe/giovanni-trapattoni-num-momento-dificil-jogamos-com-coracao.html dead Three days later, on 6 March, Benfica played at Estádio da Madeira against Nacional and won 1–0 with a goal from Nuno Gomes. Near the end, Quim brought down Wendel Geraldo inside the box but failed to convert the penalty, hitting the woodwork.Nacional-Benfica, 0-1: Com tanta cerimónia golo até pareceu milagre Nacional-Benfica, 0–1: With so many misses, goal seemed like a miracle http://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/nacional-benfica-0-1-com-tanta-cerimonia-golo-ate-pareceu-milagre.html 27 November 2015 Record 7 March 2005 pt 20 May 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180520054344/http://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/nacional-benfica-0-1-com-tanta-cerimonia-golo-ate-pareceu-milagre.html dead Trapattoni praised his team's commitment saying their victory was deserved and they were lucky with the missed penalty.Giovanni Trapattoni: "Jogadores tiveram espírito de sacrifício" Trapattoni: "Players showed sacrifice" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/giovanni-trapattoni-jogadores-tiveram-espirito-de-sacrificio.html 27 November 2015 Record 7 March 2005 pt 25 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151225005401/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/giovanni-trapattoni-jogadores-tiveram-espirito-de-sacrificio.html dead On 12 March, Benfica played at home against Gil Vicente.Tovar, Rui. p. 613 With the chance to open a three-point lead over Porto, Benfica won 2–0 with an opening goal from Mantorras and a second from Miguel.Benfica-Gil Vicente, 2-0: A noite em que a águia sentiu o aroma do título Benfica-Gil Vicente, 2–0: The night that smelled like a league title http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-gil-vicente-2-0-a-noite-em-que-a-aguia-sentiu-o-aroma-do-titulo.html 27 November 2015 Record 13 March 2005 pt 22 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151222140554/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-gil-vicente-2-0-a-noite-em-que-a-aguia-sentiu-o-aroma-do-titulo.html dead After the game, Trapattoni argued with a fan after the second goal; he said, "I argued with a fan, not fans. I was not nice to him, but since the first game, he has not been nice to me." He added that the win was very important and that Benfica had not won anything yet.Trapattoni: "Não sou Jesus Cristo mas se não estão satisfeitos..." Trapattoni: "I'm not Jesus, but if you're not happy" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/trapattoni-nao-sou-jesus-cristo-mas-se-nao-estao-satisfeitos.html 27 November 2015 Record 13 March 2005 pt 23 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151223083021/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/trapattoni-nao-sou-jesus-cristo-mas-se-nao-estao-satisfeitos.html dead Benfica closed March with an away game against Vitória de Setúbal.Tovar, Rui. p. 613 Benfica's Manuel Fernandes scored first, with Geovanni doubling the lead in the second half in a 2–0 win.V. Setúbal-Benfica, 0-2: Onda está a crescer falta a equipa apanhá-la V. Setúbal-Benfica, 0–2: Wave is growing, the team needs to catch it http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/v--setubal/detalhe/v-setubal-benfica-0-2-onda-esta-a-crescer-falta-a-equipa-apanha-la.html 27 November 2015 Record 20 March 2005 pt 24 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151224034222/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/v--setubal/detalhe/v-setubal-benfica-0-2-onda-esta-a-crescer-falta-a-equipa-apanha-la.html dead April–May On 3 April, Benfica hosted Marítimo at home.Tovar, Rui. p. 614 It was a high-scoring match; the teams scored five goals within the first 30 minutes, with a 3–2 score at half-time. In the second half, Mitchell van der Gaag of Marítimo equalized the game in the 48th minute. With three minutes to extra-time, Mantorras scored the fourth goal for Benfica, securing them a 4–3 win.Benfica-Marítimo, 4-3: Líder mostrou coragem sofreu e soube ganhar Benfica-Marítimo, 4–3: Leader showed courage, suffered, but knew how to win http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/maritimo/detalhe/benfica-maritimo-4-3-lider-mostrou-coragem-sofreu-e-soube-ganhar.html 28 November 2015 Record 4 April 2005 ptAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot Trapattoni said, "In the 30 years of my career, I had never had such exciting game as this one."Giovanni Trapattoni: "Não me lembro de um jogo tão emocionante" Trapattoni: "I can't remember a more exciting game" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/giovanni-trapattoni-nao-me-lembro-de-um-jogo-tao-emocionante.html 28 November 2015 Record 4 April 2005 pt 24 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151224042742/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/giovanni-trapattoni-nao-me-lembro-de-um-jogo-tao-emocionante.html dead A week later, Benfica visited the Estádio dos Arcos to play Rio Ave.Tovar, Rui. p. 614 Despite overwhelming support from their fans, Benfica were surprised by the home team and lost 1–0 after a 91st-minute goal.Rio Ave-Benfica, 1-0: Foi um Rio imenso que engoliu a onda Rio Ave-Benfica, 1–0: A huge river, swallowed the wave http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/rio-ave/detalhe/rio-ave-benfica-1-0-foi-um-rio-imenso-que-engoliu-a-onda.html 28 November 2015 Record 11 April 2005 pt 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304105924/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/rio-ave/detalhe/rio-ave-benfica-1-0-foi-um-rio-imenso-que-engoliu-a-onda.html dead thumbnail|right|Benfica fans celebrating the league title Trapattoni still believed Benifca could win the title, saying, "What matters is to remain confident."Giovanni Trapattoni: "Agora é importante não perder a confiança" Trapattoni: "Now what matters is not to lose confidence" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/giovanni-trapattoni-agora-e-importante-nao-perder-a-confianca.html 28 November 2015 Record 11 April 2005 pt 23 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151223005536/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/giovanni-trapattoni-agora-e-importante-nao-perder-a-confianca.html dead On 16 April, Benfica suffered another setback, nearly losing at home against União de Leiria.Tovar, Rui. p. 614 A goal scored by João Paulo gave the visitors the lead for over 70 minutes until Mantorras scored the equalizer in the 93rd minute.Benfica-U. Leiria, 1-1: Líder ia dando à Costinha e o sinal está vermelho! Benfica-U.Leiria, 1–1: Leader nearly washed a shore, and signal is red! http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-u-leiria-1-1-lider-ia-dando-a-costinha-e-o-sinal-esta-vermelho.html 28 November 2015 Record 17 April 2005 pt 24 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151224111641/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-u-leiria-1-1-lider-ia-dando-a-costinha-e-o-sinal-esta-vermelho.html dead Four days later, Benfica met Estrela da Amadora for the Portuguese Cup semi-final.Tovar, Rui. p. 615 Benfica dominated the second tier-side and won 3–0, qualifying for the tournament's final.E. Amadora-Benfica, 0-3: Chegar à final é fácil quando se é melhor E. Amadora-Benfica, 0–3: Reach the final is easy when you're best http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-de-portugal/detalhe/e-amadora-benfica-0-3-chegar-a-final-e-facil-quando-se-e-melhor.html 28 November 2015 Record 21 April 2005 pt 22 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151222142105/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-de-portugal/detalhe/e-amadora-benfica-0-3-chegar-a-final-e-facil-quando-se-e-melhor.html dead Trapattoni said Benfica had achieved half of their objective in the competition; the other half was winning it.Trapattoni: "Cumprimos metade do nosso objectivo" Trapattoni: "We achieved half of our objective" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-de-portugal/detalhe/trapattoni-cumprimos-metade-do-nosso-objectivo.html 28 November 2015 Record 21 April 2005 pt 26 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151226094058/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-de-portugal/detalhe/trapattoni-cumprimos-metade-do-nosso-objectivo.html dead On 24 April, Benfica played away to Estoril.Tovar, Rui. p. 614 The Estoril team played at the Estádio António Coimbra da Mota, but decided to move the game to Estádio do Algarve for financial reasons.Algarve serve para saldar dívidas Algarve is to pay off debts http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/estoril/detalhe/algarve-serve-para-saldar-dividas.html 28 November 2015 Record 20 April 2005 pt https://web.archive.org/web/20151224153331/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/estoril/detalhe/algarve-serve-para-saldar-dividas.html 24 December 2015 dead dmy-all Estoril scored the opening goal in the 12th minute and Benfica's Luisão equalized 64 minutes later. With Estoril reduced to nine players after two ejections, Mantorras scored the winning goal for Benfica in the 82nd minute.Estoril-Benfica, 1-2: Canarinhos suicidas adiaram o inevitável Estoril-Benfica, 1–2: Estoril postponed the inevitable http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/estoril/detalhe/estoril-benfica-1-2-canarinhos-suicidas-adiaram-o-inevitavel.html 28 November 2015 Record 25 April 2005 pt https://web.archive.org/web/20151225074135/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/estoril/detalhe/estoril-benfica-1-2-canarinhos-suicidas-adiaram-o-inevitavel.html 25 December 2015 dead dmy-all Benfica finished April by hosting Belenenses on April 30, beating them 1–0. Simão scored the only goal of the match.Benfica-Belenenses, 1-0: Com muitas mentiras se deu verdade ao jogo Benfica-Belenenses, 1–0: With many lies, you gave true to the game http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-belenenses-1-0-com-muitas-mentiras-se-deu-verdade-ao-jogo.html 28 November 2015 Record 1 May 2005 pt 25 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151225085737/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-belenenses-1-0-com-muitas-mentiras-se-deu-verdade-ao-jogo.html dead Approaching the end of the season, Benfica had a three-point lead over Sporting in the league table.André Luís e Delibasic são os "reforços" para Penafiel André Luís and Delibasic strengthen the team in Penafiel http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/andre-luis-e-delibasic-sao-os-reforcos-para-penafiel.html 28 November 2015 Record 6 May 2005 pt 23 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151223163849/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/andre-luis-e-delibasic-sao-os-reforcos-para-penafiel.html dead Their next opponent was Penafiel, whom they played at their home ground.Tovar, Rui. p. 614 With the stadium packed with Benfica fans, Penafiel surprised Benfica and beat them 1–0, costing them first place.Penafiel-Benfica, 1-0. Não foi só aritmética, foi um golpe no sonho Penafiel-Benfica, 1–0: It wasn't just arithmetic, it was a blow in the dream http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/penafiel-benfica-1-0-nao-foi-so-aritmetica-foi-um-golpe-no-sonho.html 28 November 2015 Record 8 May 2005 pt 23 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151223162342/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/penafiel-benfica-1-0-nao-foi-so-aritmetica-foi-um-golpe-no-sonho.html dead After the game, Trapattoni said, "It was good game but I did not expect this outcome. We have to keep morale because Saturday we have an important game. There we will decide who is stronger."Trapattoni: "Sábado é que se vê quem é o mais forte" Trapattoni: "Saturday we will decide who's better" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/trapattoni-sabado-e-que-se-ve-quem-e-o-mais-forte.html 28 November 2015 Record 8 May 2005 pt 25 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151225121415/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/trapattoni-sabado-e-que-se-ve-quem-e-o-mais-forte.html dead thumbnail|right|The 2004–05 Primeira Liga trophy On 14 May, with Estádio da Luz nearly sold-out, Benfica received Sporting for a title-deciding Lisbon Derby. The high-pressure match was unlocked in the 83rd minute when Luisão jumped higher than Ricardo and headed in the winning goal.Benfica-Sporting, 1-0: Venceu derby do título quem errou menos Benfica-Sporting, 1–0: It won who made the least mistakes http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sporting/detalhe/benfica-sporting-1-0-venceu-derby-do-titulo-quem-errou-menos.html 28 November 2015 Record 15 May 2005 pt 24 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151224014143/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sporting/detalhe/benfica-sporting-1-0-venceu-derby-do-titulo-quem-errou-menos.html dead Trapattoni tried to calm excess confidence by saying Benfica still had not won the league title.Giovanni Trapattoni: "Não podemos pensar que somos campeões" Trapattoni: "We can't think we have already won" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/giovanni-trapattoni-venco-e-volto-a-casa.html 28 November 2015 Record 16 May 2005 pt 23 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151223065918/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/giovanni-trapattoni-venco-e-volto-a-casa.html dead Two days after the game, in an interview to Italian sports daily Gazzetta dello Sport, Trapattoni announced his intention to leave Benfica at the end of the season and return to Italy.Trapattoni: "Venço e volto a Itália" Trapattoni: "I win and I go back to Italy" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/giovanni-trapattoni-venco-e-volto-a-casa.html 28 November 2015 Record 16 May 2005 pt 23 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151223065918/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/giovanni-trapattoni-venco-e-volto-a-casa.html dead On 22 May, Benfica visited the Estádio do Bessa to face Boavista, needing just one point to win the title.Tovar, Rui. p. 610 Benfica scored the opening goal with a penalty from Simão. Boavista equalized minutes later but the score remained drawn, ensuring the title for Benfica, their first in ten years and 31st overall.Boavista-Benfica, 1-1: "Velha raposa" pôs muita razão na emoção Boavista-Benfica, 1–1: "Old fox" gave a lot reason into emotion http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/boavista-benfica1-1-velha-raposa-pos-muita-razao-na-emocao.html 28 November 2015 Record 23 May 2005 pt 26 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151226085530/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/boavista-benfica1-1-velha-raposa-pos-muita-razao-na-emocao.html dead Trapattoni said, "Winning is always hard. This title was amazing and one of the most important of my career. It was won in a new culture for me and that makes it even better."Giovanni Trapattoni: "Em 40 anos nunca vi uma plateia com esta" Trapattoni: "In 40 years, I have never seen stands like this" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/giovanni-trapattoni-em-40-anos-nunca-vi-uma-plateia-com-esta.html 28 November 2015 Record 23 May 2005 pt 23 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151223160820/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/giovanni-trapattoni-em-40-anos-nunca-vi-uma-plateia-com-esta.html dead In the last game of the season, the 2005 Taça de Portugal final, Benfica's Simão opened the scoring but allowed Vitória de Setúbal to score twice, losing Benfica their ninth tournament final.Benfica-V. Setúbal, 1-2: Um Vitória para a lenda cumpriu o grande sonho Benfica-V.Setúbal, 1–2: A Vitória that turned the dream into legend http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-de-portugal/detalhe/benfica-v-setubal-1-2-um-vitoria-para-a-lenda-cumpriu-o-grande-sonho.html 28 November 2015 Record 30 May 2005 pt The loss also prevented a double for Benfica; it would have been their first since 1987.E depois do tetra? Os cinco objetivos do Benfica Five goals for Benfica after fourth title in a row https://observador.pt/2017/05/15/e-depois-do-tetra-os-cinco-objetivos-do-benfica-e-um-deles-e-o-pentacampeonato/ Observador.pt 19 May 2018 pt 15 May 2017 Two days after the defeat, Trapattoni confirmed he was leaving Benfica for personal reasons, ending his one-year tenure in Portugal.Trapattoni confirma saída Trapattoni confirms departure http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/trapattoni-confirma-saida.html 28 November 2015 Record 31 May 2005 pt 23 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151223022627/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/trapattoni-confirma-saida.html dead 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 29 August 2004 22 May 2005 34 19 8 7 51 31 yes Tovar, Rui. p. 618 Taça de Portugal 27 October 2004 29 May 2005 6 4 1 1 15 7 yesTovar, Rui. p. 618 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira 20 August 2004 20 August 2004 1 0 0 1 0 1 yes Tovar, Rui. p. 618 UEFA Champions League 10 August 2004 24 August 2004 2 1 0 1 1 3 yes Tovar, Rui. p. 618 UEFA Cup 16 September 2004 24 February 2005 8 5 1 2 15 8 yes Tovar, Rui. p. 618 Total 51 29 10 12 82 50 yes Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira 2004 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira 20 August 2004 20:30 Porto 1–0 April 2026 Benfica Quaresma 56 Coimbra Estádio Cidade de Coimbra 22,023 Carlos Xistra L Primeira Liga 2004–05 Primeira Liga League table BEN Results by round table b Round Ground A/H/A/H/A/H/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/H/A/H/A/H/A/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A Result W/W/W/D/W/L/W/D/W/D/D/L/W/L/W/L/W/L/W/W/D/W/D/W/W/W/W/L/D/W/W/L/W/D Position 3/2/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/2/2/3/2/4/3/5/3/5/4/1/2/1/2/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/2/1/1 Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss 1st 2nd 3rd red1 ForaDeJogo Matches 1 29 August 2004 20:30 Beira-Mar 2–3 April 2026 Benfica Alcaraz 63Beto 68 Karadas 42 49Petit 45 Aveiro Estádio Municipal de Aveiro 17,052 Elmano Santos W 2 11 September 2004 21:15 Benfica 2–0 April 2026 Moreirense Petit 24Simão 83 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 25,011 Rui Costa W 3 19 September 2004 21:15 Académica 0–1 April 2026 Benfica Simão 74 Coimbra Estádio Cidade de Coimbra 20,128 Paulo Paraty W 4 26 September 2004 19:15 Benfica 0–0 April 2026 Braga Lisbon Estádio da Luz 30,000 João Ferreira D 5 3 October 2004 21:30 Vitória Guimarães 1–2 April 2026 Benfica Ferreira 2 15 41Moreno 78 Simão 68Geovanni 90+1 Guimarães Estádio D. Afonso Henriques 22,829 Jorge Sousa W 6 17 October 2004 21:15 Benfica 0–1 April 2026 Porto Nuno Gomes 0 60 McCarthy 10Pepe 0 60 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 60,000 Olegário Benquerença L 7 24 October 2004 19:15 Benfica 2–1 April 2026 Nacional Karadas 61Šokota 80 Goulart 87 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 15,000 Mário Mendes W 8 31 October 2004 20:30 Gil Vicente 1–1 April 2026 Benfica Nandinho 39 Simão 90+6Fyssas 2 34 84 Barcelos Estádio Cidade de Barcelos 12,500 Duarte Gomes D 9 7 November 2004 19:15 Benfica 4–0 April 2026 Vitória Setúbal Karadas 31Šokota 50Geovanni 72Simão 90+2 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 36,048 Paulo Costa W 10 13 November 2004 21:15 Marítimo 1–1 April 2026 Benfica Pena 10 Simão 16 Funchal Estádio dos Barreiros 7,000 Bruno Paixão D 11 21 November 2004 19:45 Benfica 3–3 April 2026 Rio Ave Simão 3 23Šokota 30 Franco 25Paulo César 60Jacques 80 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 20,000 Nuno Almeida D 12 28 November 2004 18:45 União de Leiria 1–0 April 2026 Benfica Fangueiro 13 Leiria Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa 15,300 António Costa L 13 6 December 2004 20:30 Benfica 2–1 April 2026 Estoril Simão 34 43 pen.Fernandes 0 36 João Paulo 5 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 25,000 Paulo Pereira W 14 12 December 2004 20:00 Belenenses 4–1 April 2026 Benfica Antchouet 24Lourenço 29 pen.José Pedro 34 73 Šokota 75 Lisbon Estádio do Restelo 15,000 Paulo Paraty L 15 18 December 2004 21:15 Benfica 1–0 April 2026 Penafiel Argel 23 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 33,843 Lucílio Baptista W 16 8 January 2005 20:45 Sporting CP 2–1 April 2026 Benfica Liédson 22 68Rui Jorge 0 37 Nuno Gomes 26Alcides 0 67 Lisbon Estádio de Alvalade 46,889 Duarte Gomes L 17 16 January 2005 20:45 Benfica 4–0 April 2026 Boavista Simão 40 pen.Nuno Gomes 58 67Mantorras 90+4 Zé Manel 0 57 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 25,000 João Ferreira W 18 22 January 2005 21:00 Benfica 0–2 April 2026 Beira-Mar S. Silva 37 66R. Silva 0 82 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 24,500 Paulo Baptista L 19 29 January 2005 21:15 Moreirense 1–2 April 2026 Benfica Armando 75 Nuno Gomes 9Nuno Assis 37 Guimarães Estádio D. Afonso Henriques 8,000 Paulo Paraty W 20 6 February 2005 20:45 Benfica 3–0 April 2026 Académica Geovanni 32Simão 58 82 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 25,000 João Vilas Boas W 21 12 February 2005 21:15 Braga 0–0 April 2026 Benfica Braga Estádio Municipal de Braga 27,500 Paulo Costa D 22 21 February 2005 20:30 Benfica 2–1 April 2026 Vitória de Guimarães Geovanni 12Nuno Assis 44 Peixoto 46Rafael 0 84Silva 0 87 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 30,000 Hélio Santos W 23 28 February 2005 21:15 Porto 1–1 April 2026 Benfica McCarthy 66 Geovanni 75 Porto Estádio do Dragão 50,218 António Costa D 24 6 March 2005 20:45 Nacional 0–1 April 2026 Benfica Nuno Gomes 49 Funchal Estádio da Madeira 2,500 Bruno Paixão W 25 12 March 2005 20:45 Benfica 2–0 April 2026 Gil Vicente Mantorras 52Miguel 89 Rovérsio 2 45 72 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 35,000 Rui Costa W 26 19 March 2005 21:15 Vitória de Setúbal 0–2 April 2026 Benfica Veríssimo 0 27 Fernandes 43Geovanni 64 Setúbal Estádio do Bonfim 15,000 João Vilas Boas W 27 3 April 2005 20:30 Benfica 4–3 April 2026 Marítimo Nuno Gomes 6 23Miguel 17Mantorras 87 Pena 7 48Van der Gaag 30 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 52,000 Paulo Baptista W 28 10 April 2005 19:15 Rio Ave 1–0 April 2026 Benfica Miguelito 90+1 Vila do Conde Estádio do Rio Ave FC 12,100 António Costa L 29 16 April 2005 21:30 Benfica 1–1 April 2026 União Leiria Mantorras 90+3 João Paulo 17 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 45,000 João Ferreira D 30 24 April 2005 19:15 Estoril 1–2 April 2026 Benfica Sousa 12Duarte 2 1 18João Paulo 0 78 Luisão 76Mantorras 82 Faro Estádio do Algarve 28,000 Hélio Santos W 31 30 April 2005 19:15 Benfica 1–0 April 2026 Belenenses Simão 69 pen. Lisbon Estádio da Luz 55,000 Mário Mendes W 32 7 May 2005 21:15 Penafiel 1–0 April 2026 Benfica N'Doye 61 Penafiel Estádio Municipal 25 de Abril 2,400 Pedro Proença L 33 14 May 2005 19:45 Benfica 1–0 April 2026 Sporting CP Luisão 83 Beto 0 87 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 64,000 Paulo Paraty W 34 22 May 2005 19:15 Boavista 1–1 April 2026 Benfica Éder 43 Simão 38 pen. Porto Estádio do Bessa 30,000 Pedro Henriques D Taça de Portugal 2004–05 Taça de Portugal Fourth Rd Fourth round 27 October 2004 18:00 Benfica 3–1 April 2026 Oriental Šokota 27 71Geovanni 61 Maquemba 74 Lisbon Estádio da Luz Pedro Proença W Fifth Rd Fifth round 21 December 2004 18:00 Benfica 4–1 yes April 2026 AD Oliveirense Simão 50 pen.Cristiano 96 o.g.Šokota 111Geovanni 113 Pedro Fidalgo 25 Lisbon Estádio da Luz Bruno Paixão W Sixth Rd Sixth round 26 January 2005 19:45 Benfica 3–3 yes April 2026 Sporting CP Geovanni 3 22Simão 118 Viana 15Liédson 17Paíto 110 Petit Fernandes Dos Santos Nuno Gomes Simão Carlitos Alcides 7–6 Rochemback Tello Liédson Polga Sá Pinto Moutinho Garcia Lisbon Estádio da Luz António Costa D Quarter-finals 3 March 2005 20:45 Benfica 1–0 April 2026 Beira-Mar Pereira 25 Lisbon Estádio da Luz Lucílio Baptista W Semi-finals 20 April 2005 20:45 Estrela da Amadora 0–3 April 2026 Benfica Nuno Gomes 37 73Nuno Assis 66 Lisbon Estádio da Reboleira Duarte Gomes W Final 29 May 2005 17:00 Benfica 1–2 April 2026 Vitória de Setúbal Simão 5 pen. Amoreirinha 26 o.g.Meyong 72 Lisbon Estádio Nacional 38,000 Paulo Costa L UEFA Champions League 2004–05 UEFA Champions League Third qualifying round First leg 10 August 2004 20:00 Benfica POR 1–0 https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2004/matches/round=1967/match=79364/index.html BEL Anderlecht Zahovič 12 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 60,000 Peter Fröjdfeldt W Second leg 24 August 2004 19:30 Anderlecht BEL 3–0 3–1 https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2004/matches/round=1967/match=79365/index.html POR Benfica Dindane 34 60Ještrović 73 pen. Argel 0 74 Brussels Constant Vanden Stock Stadium 20,107 Stefano Farina L UEFA Cup 2004–05 UEFA Cup First round First leg 16 September 2004 19:30 Banská Bystrica SVK 0–3 April 2026 POR Benfica Simão 38 65Pereira 71 Banská Bystrica SNP Stadium 10,000 Matt Messias W Second leg 30 September 2004 20:00 Benfica POR 2–0 5–0 April 2026 SVK Banská Bystrica Zahovič 13Nuno Gomes 18 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 20,000 Philippe Leuba W Group G Group G BEN 1 21 October 2004 21:15 Benfica POR 4–2 April 2026 NED Heerenveen Dos Santos 14Nuno Gomes 31 78Karadas 73 Yıldırım 48Huntelaar 53 pen. Lisbon Estádio da Luz 28,500 Jacek Granat W 2 4 November 2004 17:15 VfB Stuttgart GER 3–0 April 2026 POR Benfica Cacau 31Meißner 53Kurányi 72 Stuttgart Gottlieb-Daimler-Stadion 46,000 Bertrand Layec L 3 25 November 2004 20:00 Benfica POR 2–0 April 2026 CRO Dinamo Zagreb Šokota 10Simão 29 pen. Lisbon Estádio da Luz 32,000 Gianluca Paparesta W 4 2 December 2004 19:45 Beveren BEL 0–3 April 2026 POR Benfica Copa 0 3 Simão 6 pen.Zahovič 20 59 Beveren Freethiel Stadion 10,000 Martin Hansson W Round of 32 First leg 17 February 2005 19:00 CSKA Moscow RUS 2–0 April 2026 POR Benfica Alcides 11 o.g.Vágner Love 60 Krasnodar Kuban Stadium 25,000 Alexandru Tudor L Second leg 24 February 2005 19:00 Benfica POR 1–1 1–3 April 2026 RUS CSKA Moscow Karadas 64 Ignashevich 50 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 30,000 Dougie McDonald D Friendlies 2004 07 17 y 17:15 CET (UTC+01) Étoile Carouge 0–2 April 2026 Benfica Šokota 12Amoreirinha 21 Centre sportif de Colovray Nyon Nyon, Switzerland W 2004 07 19 y 17:15 CET (UTC+01) Real Zaragoza 0–1 April 2026 Benfica Zahovič 15 Centre sportif de Colovray Nyon Nyon, Switzerland W 2004 07 21 y 17:15 CET (UTC+01) Marseille 0–2 April 2026 Benfica Zahovič 13 88 Centre sportif de Colovray Nyon Nyon, Switzerland W 2004 07 25 y 19:30 CET (UTC+01) Benfica 2–2 April 2026 Real Madrid Zahovič 2Geovanni 90+1 Ronaldo 3Morientes 76 Estádio da Luz Lisbon, Portugal Bruno Paixão D 2004 07 28 y 19:30 CET (UTC+01) Guadiana Trophy Real Betis 3–0 April 2026 Benfica Fernando 6 51 53 Estadio Blas Infante Ayamonte, Spain Santana Ponce L 2004 08 1 y 19:30 CET (UTC+01) Braga 1–1 April 2026 Benfica Césinha 58 Amoreirinha 77 Estádio Municipal de Braga Braga, Portugal D 2004 08 2 y 21:15 CET (UTC+01) Estoril 0–2 April 2026 Benfica Zahovič 29Vilela 35 Estádio António Coimbra da Mota Estoril, Portugal W 2005 06 1 y 11:15 CET (UTC+01) Odivelas 3–2 http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/odivelas-benfica-3-2-campeao-envergonhado.html Benfica Everson Aguiar Estádio Arnaldo Dias Odivelas, Portugal Hélio Santos L Player statistics The squad for the season consisted of the players listed in the tables below. Staff members included manager Trapattoni, Alvaro Magalhães (assistant manager), Fausto Rossi (fitness coach), and Adriano Barbin (goalkeeping coach).Tovar, Rui. p. 618 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 2004–05 season via transfer, with more details in the following section. Primeira Liga Taça de Portugal Supertaça Europe 1 POR José Moreira GK 15 -17 3 -2 0 0 5 -5 2‡ POR Eurípedes Amoreirinha DF 8 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 3 BRA Argel DF 10 1 2 0 1 0 4 0 4 BRA Luisão DF 29 2 2 0 1 0 9 0 5‡ BRA Paulo Almeida MF 6 0 1 0 1 0 8 0 6 POR Petit MF 29 2 5 0 1 0 8 0 7‡ POR Carlitos MF 10 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 8‡ POR Bruno Aguiar MF 19 0 5 0 1 0 6 0 9 ANG Mantorras FW 15 5 1 0 0 0 2 0 10 SLO Zlatko Zahovič MF 10 0 1 0 1 0 6 4 11 BRA Geovanni MF 31 6 6 4 0 0 8 0 12‡ POR Quim GK 19 -14 3 -5 1 -1 4 -6 13‡ BRA Alcides DF 6 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 14 GRE Takis Fyssas DF 16 0 6 0 0 0 3 0 15‡ POR Nuno Assis MF 15 2 3 1 0 0 2 0 18‡ FRA Manuel dos Santos DF 21 0 4 0 1 0 8 1 19‡ BRA Everson MF 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 20 POR Simão MF 34 15 4 3 1 0 10 4 21 POR Nuno Gomes FW 23 7 5 2 0 0 6 3 22‡ NOR Azar Karadas FW 27 4 1 0 1 0 7 2 23 POR Miguel DF 22 2 4 0 1 0 5 0 24‡ FRA Yannick Quesnel GK 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 -1 25 CRO Tomo Šokota FW 11 4 2 3 1 0 5 1 30 BRA André Luís DF 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 33 POR Ricardo Rocha DF 25 0 5 0 0 0 7 0 34‡ SCG Andrija Delibašić FW 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 36 POR Tiago Gomes DF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37 POR Manuel Fernandes MF 29 1 6 0 0 0 8 0 47 POR João Pereira MF 26 0 4 1 1 0 8 1 55 POR Eduardo Simões DF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 65 POR Fernando Alexandre MF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |} Transfers In Entry date Position Player From club Fee Ref 2 June 2004 RW Carlitos Estoril UndisclosedCasa arrumada Cleaned house http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=199318 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006120545/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=199318 6 October 2014 28 November 2015 Record 3 June 2004 pt dead 2 June 2004 DM Paulo Almeida Santos Undisclosed 21 June 2004 CB Eurípedes Amoreirinha Alverca Undisclosed Cinco reforços sub-23 Five U-23 signings http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=201363 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006101624/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=201363 6 October 2014 28 November 2015 Record 21 June 2004 pt dead 23 June 2004 GK Yannick Quesnel Alverca Undisclosed Yannick assina por três anos Yannick signs for three years http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=201643 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006104511/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=201643 6 October 2014 28 November 2015 Record 23 June 2004 pt dead 6 July 2004 CM Bruno Aguiar Alverca Loan Return Plantel está aberto Squad open to signings http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=202898 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006070004/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=202898 6 October 2014 28 November 2015 Record 6 July 2004 pt dead 7 July 2004 GK Quim Braga Undisclosed Quim brought to Benfica https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0254-0d7b6b12f650-e5969a9f9ed4-1000--quim-brought-to-benfica/ 28 November 2015 UEFA 7 July 2004 18 July 2004 LB Manuel dos Santos Marseille Undisclosed 29 July 2004 ST Azar Karadas Rosenborg Undisclosed 31 July 2004 CM Everson Nice Undisclosed Everson, o homem das bolas paradas Everson, the free-kick specialist http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=205451 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006123456/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=205451 6 October 2014 28 November 2015 Record 31 July 2004 pt dead 30 January 2005 AM Nuno Assis Vitória de Guimarães Undisclosed Manuel Machado: "Exibição de Assis não surpreende" Manuel Machado: "Performance of Assis doesn't surprise" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=224916 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006150330/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=224916 6 October 2014 Record 28 November 2015 30 January 2005 pt dead In by loan Entry date Position Player From club Return date Ref2 June 2004 CB Alcides Chelsea30 June 20061 January 2005 CB André Luís Santos30 June 2005Reforço da defesa New signing for the defense http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=208895 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006120448/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=208895 6 October 2014 28 November 2015 Record 2 September 2004 pt dead 31 January 2005 FW Andrija Delibašić Mallorca30 June 2005Avançado pode chegar hoje Striker could arrive today http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=225048 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006130226/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=225048 6 October 2014 28 November 2015 Record 31 January 2005 pt dead Out Exit date Position Player To club Fee Ref4 June 2004 GK Carlos Bossio Lanús FreeBossio e Nuno Santos rescindiram Bossio and Nuno Santos released http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=199551 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006133316/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=199551 6 October 2014 28 November 2015 Record 4 June 2004 pt dead 4 June 2004 GK Zach Thornton Chicago Fire FreeRescisões estão difíceis Releasing players is difficult http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=199436 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006112958/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=199436 6 October 2014 28 November 2015 Record 4 June 2004 pt dead 18 June 2004 RB Paulo Cabral Belenenses Free"Site" oficializa saída de Cabral Website confirms departure of Cabral http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/site-oficializa-saida-de-cabral.html 28 November 2015 Record 18 June 2004 pt18 June 2004 RB Armando Sá Villarreal Undisclosed30 June 2003 GK Nuno Santos Santa ClaraFreeNuno Santos assina rescisão Nuno Santos released http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/nuno-santos-assina-rescisao.html 28 November 2015 Record 23 June 2004 pt5 July 2004 CB Hélder Cristóvão Paris Saint-GermainUndisclosed5 July 2004 LB Cristiano BelenensesUndisclosed5 July 2004 DM Fernando Aguiar Landskrona BoISUndisclosed15 July 2004 AM Hélio Pinto Sevilla BUndisclosedHélio Pinto triste por sair Hélio Pinto sad to leave http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=203844 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006102122/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=203844 6 October 2014 15 July 2004 Record 28 November 2015 pt dead 15 July 2004 DM Emílio Peixe NoneReleasedPeixe perto de rescindir Peixe close to terminate contract http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/peixe-perto-de-rescindir.html Record 15 July 2004 28 November 2015 pt19 July 2004 CM Tiago ChelseaUndisclosed17 August 2004 CB Geraldo Alves Paços de FerreiraFreeGeraldo rescinde e assina pelo Paços Geraldo signs with Paços http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/geraldo-rescinde-e-assina-pelo-pacos.html Record 17 August 2004 28 November 2015 pt12 January 2005 AM Zlatko Zahovič RetiredReleasedSAD e Zahovic acertam saída SAD and Zahovic agree release http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=222897 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006134614/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=222897 6 October 2014 Record 12 January 2005 28 November 2015 pt dead 18 January 2005 CB Argel Racing de SantanderUndisclosedArgel assina hoje pelo Racing Argel signs with Racing http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=223435 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006161203/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=223435 6 October 2014 Record 18 January 2005 28 November 2015 pt dead 19 January 2005 FW Tomo Šokota Benfica BDemotedSokota é assunto tabu Sokota is taboo http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=224765 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006122958/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=224765 6 October 2014 Record 29 January 2005 28 November 2015 pt dead 29 January 2005 RB Ivan Dudić MonsUndisclosedIvan Dudic no Mons Ivan Dudic joins Moins http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/ivan-dudic-no-mons.html Record 29 January 2005 28 November 2015 pt 24 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151224141757/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/ivan-dudic-no-mons.html dead24 February 2005 AM Roger CorinthiansUndisclosedRoger certo no Corinthians Roger signs with Corinthians http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/roger-certo-no-corinthians.html Record 24 February 2005 28 November 2015 pt Out by loan Entry date Position Player To club Return date Ref16 June 2004 RB Alex Vitória de Guimarães30 June 2005Transferência de Alex pode resolver-se hoje Loan deal of Alex solved today http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/vitoria_guimaraes/interior.aspx?content_id=200855 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006163706/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/vitoria_guimaraes/interior.aspx?content_id=200855 6 October 2014 16 June 2004 Record 28 November 2015 pt dead 4 August 2004 CM Ednilson Gil Vicente30 June 2005Ednilson emprestado ao Gil Vicente por uma temporada Ednilson loaned to Gil Vicente for one year http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/ednilson-emprestado-ao-gil-vicente-por-uma-temporada.html Record 4 August 2004 28 November 2015 pt22 January 2005 GK Yannick Quesnel Estoril30 June 2005Yannick no Estoril até final da época Yannick at Estoril until end of the season http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=223992 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006081454/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=223992 6 October 2014 Record 22 January 2005 28 November 2015 pt dead 31 January 2005 CB Eurípedes Amoreirinha Estoril30 June 2005Amoreirinha: "Quero jogar mais e ajudar à manutenção" Amoreirinha: "I want to play more and help the team" http://www.record.xl.pt/NewsGen/Edi%C3%A7%C3%A3o/RECORD/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Estoril/interior.aspx?content_id=225173 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006121252/http://www.record.xl.pt/NewsGen/Edi%C3%A7%C3%A3o/RECORD/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Estoril/interior.aspx?content_id=225173 6 October 2014 Record 1 February 2005 28 November 2015 pt dead See also 2004–05 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 Category:Portuguese football championship–winning seasons