2006–07 S.L. Benfica season

January 2015 Benfica 2006–07 President Luís Filipe Vieira Head coach Fernando Santos Estádio da Luz Primeira Liga 3rd Taça de Portugal Sixth round UEFA Champions League Group stage UEFA Cup Quarter-finals Simão (11) Simão (16) 62,756 v Portohttp://www.ligaportugal.pt/oou/estatisticas/espectadores/jogo/20062007/primeiraliga Painel de Espectadores Attendance list per match ligaportugal.pt 2 September 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140910202804/http://www.ligaportugal.pt/oou/estatisticas/espectadores/jogo/20062007/primeiraliga 10 September 2014 dead dmy-all(1 April 2007) 22,227 v União de Leiria(21 January 2007) 33,323http://www.ligaportugal.pt/oou/estatisticas/espectadores/clube/20062007/primeiraliga Painel de Espectadores Attendance list per club ligaportugal.pt 2 September 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140904102409/http://www.ligaportugal.pt/oou/estatisticas/espectadores/clube/20062007/primeiraliga 4 September 2014 dead dmy-all Benfica 5–0 Oliveira do Bairro(6 January 2007) Celtic 3–0 Benfica(17 October 2006) _livfc0607h _benfica0607H _benfica0607h _benfica0607h _adidaswhitel FF0000 _benfica0607a _benfica0607A _benfica0607a _benfica0607a _adidasredl DAC484 DAC484 DAC484 000000 DAC484 2005–06 2007–08 The 2006–07 European football season was the 103rd season of Sport Lisboa e Benfica's existence and the club's 73rd consecutive season in the top flight of Portuguese football. The season ran from 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2007; 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 third in the Primeira Liga in the previous season. After manager Ronald Koeman's departure, Benfica immediately searched for a replacement. Media speculated the club would sign Sven-Göran Eriksson and later Carlos Queiroz, but Benfica signed the former Porto and Sporting CP manager Fernando Santos. Santos was the first manager since Fernando Riera to manage all of Portugal's Big Three clubs. In the transfer market, Benfica brought back Rui Costa and recruited other notable players including Katsouranis and David Luiz. Fabrizio Miccoli had his loan renewed for a second year, while Geovanni, Manuel Fernandes and Ricardo Rocha left the club during the season. Because of their league finish, Benfica had to pass Austria Wien to enter the group stage of the season's Champions League. Domestically, Benfica's season started erratically, losing 11 points from three losses and a draw before December. In Europe, the situation was similar; Benfica never recovered a five-point deficit to Celtic by day three, ending with seven points and demotion to the UEFA Cup. From December until April, Benfica regained lost ground in the Primeira Liga, climbing to second place—a point away from Porto, which was also advancing until the quarter-finals of UEFA Cup In April, Benfica had the opportunity to reach the league's top place if they won the Clássico with Porto; however, they only managed a 1–1 draw. It was the first of five winless games that caused them to drop to third place and be eliminated from Europe by Espanyol. Despite an improvement in form, Benfica wasted a chance to retake second place after another home draw against arch-rival club Sporting. Benfica ended the season in third place, with two fewer points than Porto, ensuring a place in the Champions League. Season summary Pre-season In the aftermath of Ronald Koeman's departure, Portuguese media began to speculate about Benfica's next manager.Eriksson comanda destacado preferência dos leitores Eriksson is the favourite for the readers http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/eriksson-comanda-destacado-preferencia-dos-leitores.html 12 January 2016 Record 12 May 2006 pt They initially focused on Sven-Göran Eriksson, who had previously managed the clubApostas históricas Historic bets http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/apostas-historicas.html 12 January 2016 Record 12 May 2006 pt and was in Algarve preparing for the World Cup with England's national squad.Grupo incompleto e Eriksson fala hoje Incomplete squad, Eriksson speaks today http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/grupo-incompleto-e-eriksson-fala-hoje.html 12 January 2016 Record 17 May 2006 pt On 17 May, Eriksson said he had not been approached to join Benfica.Eriksson: "Comigo ninguém falou" Eriksson: "With me, no one has talked" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/eriksson-comigo-ninguem-falou.html 12 January 2016 Record 17 May 2006 pt José Antonio Camacho's agent dismissed speculation about his return.Camacho não foi contactado Camacho wasn't approached http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/camacho-nao-foi-contactado.html 12 January 2016 Record 10 May 2006 pt On 19 May, SIC Notícias announced Carlos Queiroz had signed a two-year deal with Benfica.SIC Notícias avança que Queiroz é o novo treinador SIC Notícias announces that Queiroz is the new manager http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/sic-noticias-avanca-que-queiroz-e-o-novo-treinador.html 12 January 2016 Record 19 May 2006 pt Both parties immediately denied any agreement; Queiroz said he did not intend to leave Manchester United.Benfica e Queiroz negam acordo Benfica and Queiroz deny agreement http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-e-queiroz-negam-acordo.html 12 January 2016 Record 19 May 2006 pt The following day, Benfica presented Fernando Santos as the club's new manager on a two-year contract.Fernando Santos é o escolhido Fernando Santos is the chosen one http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-e-o-escolhido.html 12 January 2016 Record 20 May 2006 pt Santos had last managed in Portugal in 2003–04, when he led Sporting to a third-place finish,Engenheiro de Bento Bento's engineer http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/engenheiro-de-bento.html 12 January 2016 Record 21 May 2006 pt and previously spent three years at Porto, winning five major titles.Luís Filipe Vieira: "Sempre foi homem de sucesso" Luís Filipe Vieira: "He was always a successful man" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/luis-filipe-vieira-sempre-foi-homem-de-sucesso.html 12 January 2016 Record 21 May 2006 pt He became the third manager—the first Portuguese—to manage all of the country's Big Three football clubs, after Otto Glória and Fernando Riera. He would be assisted by Fernando Chalana, who remained connected with the club's management; Jorge Rosário as his long-term technical assistant; Bruno Moura as physiotherapist and Ricardo Santos as scout of the opponents.Sem abdicar de Chalana Without giving up on Chalana http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/sem-abdicar-de-chalana.html 12 January 2016 Record 21 May 2006 pt thumb|Benfica's home shirt for the season, with the standard Adidas three stripes on the shoulders, plus two horizontal lines near the side; Portugal Telecom remained the shirt sponsor.|alt=A red shirt with logos. Benfica's first signing of the season was Rui CostaO "maestro" voltou à Luz The 'Maestro' returned to Da Luz http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/o-maestro-voltou-a-luz.html 12 January 2016 Record 25 May 2006 pt nicknamed "The Maestro", who arrived for free and was well received by 3,000 supporters.Rui Costa: "Ainda estou a recuperar" Rui Costa: "I am still recovering" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/rui-costa-ainda-estou-a-recuperar.html 12 January 2016 Record 27 May 2006 pt He reportedly took a large pay cut to join Benfica.Rui Costa abdica de 700 mil contos/ano Rui Costa takes a 700 thousand per year pay-cut http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/rui-costa-abdica-de-700-mil-contosano.html 12 January 2016 Record 27 May 2006 pt After Costa, Benfica selected Kostas Katsouranis as their top target in the search for another central midfielder.Contratação de trinco considerada prioritária Signing of defensive midfielder is top priority http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/contratacao-de-trinco-considerada-prioritaria.html 12 January 2016 Record 27 May 2006 pt They negotiated with AEK Athens for over two weeks and agreed a transfer on 22 June.Katsouranis apresentado na Luz Katsouranis presented in Da Luz http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/katsouranis-apresentado-na-luz.html 12 January 2016 Record 22 May 2006 pt Benfica was also interested in signing Andrés D'Alessandro, but the deal fell through.D'Alessandro: "É lamentável não jogar em Portugal" D'Alessando: "It's a shame I won't play in Portugal" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/dalessandro-e-lamentavel-nao-jogar-em-portugal.html 12 January 2016 Record 17 June 2006 pt In the offence, Fabrizio Miccoli had his loan deal renewed for a further season,Miccoli loaned back to Benfica https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/01b7-0e6d907b9807-78800c8d6963-1000--miccoli-loaned-back-to-benfica/ 12 January 2016 UEFA 11 July 2006 and Benfica signed another option, Mexican striker, Francisco Fonseca.Fonseca a caminho da Luz Fonseca on its way http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fonseca-a-caminho-da-luz.html 12 January 2016 Record 27 July 2006 pt The biggest losses for Santos were the release of Geovanni—a regular starter for three-and-a-half seasons—Rescisão do contrato com Geovanni consumada Contract with Geovanni terminated http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/rescisao-do-contrato-com-geovanni-consumada.html 12 January 2016 Record 6 June 2006 pt and Manuel Fernandes, who joined Portsmouth on a loan deal.Manuel Fernandes reforça Portsmouth Manuel Fernandes joins Portsmouth http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/manuel-fernandes-reforca-portsmouth.html 12 January 2016 Record 30 August 2006 pt The pre-season began on 3 July with medical exams during the morning and an afternoon visit to Nyon, where Benfica were camped during their pre-season tour of Switzerland.Águias de volta ao trabalho Eagles back to business http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/aguias-de-volta-ao-trabalho.html 12 January 2016 Record 3 July 2006 ptSete jogos marcados para a pré-temporada Seven games in pre-season http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/sete-jogos-marcados-para-a-pre-temporada.html 12 January 2016 Record 27 June 2006 pt Santos implemented a new tactical formation based on the 4–4–2 diamond.Fernando Santos mantém esquema Santos keeps formation http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-mantem-esquema.html 12 January 2016 Record 11 July 2006 pt Benfica played their first game against Swiss second-tier side Stade Nyonnais, beating them by a comfortable margin.Stade Nyonnais-Benfica, 0-3: Maestro já há Stade Nyonnais-Benfica, 0–3, there is a Maestro http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/stade-nyonnais-benfica-0-3-maestro-ja-ha.html 12 January 2016 Record 9 July 2006 pt They followed this with a win against Shakhtar Donetsk in Yverdon-les-Bains,http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-shakhtar-donetsk-2-0-katsouranis-18-e-karagounis-30.html Benfica-Shakhtar Donetsk, 2-0 (Katsouranis 18'' e Karagounis 30'') Record 12 July 2006 12 January 2016 and a loss against FC Sion at the Stade Tourbillon on 15 July.Fernando Santos: "Perder é sempre mau" Fernando Santos: "Losing is always bad" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-perder-e-sempre-mau.html 12 January 2016 Record 16 July 2006 pt Benfica returned to Portugal on 16 July; they played a presentation match against Bordeaux on 22 July.Benfica-Bordéus, 2-0 (Miccoli 16'', Marcel 66'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-bordeus-2-0-miccoli-16-marcel-66.html 12 January 2016 Record 22 July 2006 pt They then competed in the 2006 Guadiana Trophy alongside their arch-rivals Sporting CP and Deportivo La Coruña, losing both matches.Benfica-Sporting, 0-3 (Djaló 39'', 52'', Katsouranis 63'' p.b.) http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sporting/detalhe/benfica-sporting-0-3-djalo-39-52-katsouranis-63-pb.html 12 January 2016 Record 27 July 2006 ptBenfica-Deportivo, 0-1 (Sérgio 4'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-deportivo-0-1-sergio-4.html 12 January 2016 Record 28 July 2006 pt On 28 July, Benfica took part in the draw for the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League; they were paired with Austria Wien.Benfica defronta Áustria Viena na Champions Benfica to face Austria Vienna in the Champions League http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-dos-campeoes/detalhe/benfica-defronta-austria-viena-na-champions.html 12 January 2016 Record 28 July 2006 pt Santos dismissed accusations of favouritism with the Austrians, saying, "It is a question of honour to be present in the Champions League, for me and for Benfica."Fernando Santos: "É ponto de honra entrar na Liga dos Campeões" Fernando Santos: "It is a question of honor to enter the Champions League" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-e-ponto-de-honra-entrar-na-liga-dos-campeoes.html 12 January 2016 Record 28 July 2006 pt Benfica's next preparation match was at AEK Athens on 1 August, where they lost for the third time in a row.Benfica perde com AEK no último jogo antes da Liga dos Campeões Benfica loses to AEK in last game before Champions League http://www.maisfutebol.iol.pt/benfica-perde-com-aek-no-ultimo-jogo-antes-da-liga-dos-campeoes 16 January 2016 Mais Futebol 1 August 2006 pt The result caused concern to Santos because Benfica "showed a lot of tactical problems, both offensively and defensively."Fernando Santos: "Vamos ter de mudar o esquema de jogo" Fernando Santos: "We will have to change our tactical formation" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-vamos-ter-de-mudar-o-esquema-de-jogo.html 12 January 2016 Record 2 August 2006 pt Benfica played their final preparation match on 15 August, where they defeated Estrela da Amadora 2–1.E. Amadora-Benfica, 1-2 (Cleiton 21''; Kikin 39'', Mantorras 51'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/e-amadora-benfica-1-2-cleiton-21-kikin-39-mantorras-51.html 12 January 2016 Record 15 August 2006 pt August–September Benfica first competitive game of the season was the third qualifying round of the Champions League.Tovar, Rui. p. 631 Before the match, Santos expressed the importance of reaching the group stage: "More important than the formation used is to fulfil our purpose: take part in the group stage of the competition."Fernando Santos: "Mais importante que o sistema é o objectivo" Fernando Santos: "More important that formations is fulfil our purpose" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-mais-importante-que-o-sistema-e-o-objectivo.html 13 January 2016 Record 7 August 2006 pt On 8 August, Benfica visited the Ernst-Happel-Stadion to play Austria Wien. Benfica scored first with a back-heeled goal from Nuno Gomes in the 16th minute, while Austria equalized through Jocelyn Blanchard in the 36th minute. The match resulted in a draw and Benfica gained a decisive advantage for the second leg.Benfica on top after away draw https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/01b8-0e6d992acbf7-d684d8f466c9-1000--benfica-on-top-after-away-draw/ 13 January 2016 UEFA 9 August 2006 live https://web.archive.org/web/20180220033234/https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2006/matches/round=2356/match=84643/postmatch/report/index.html 20 February 2018 On 22 August, Benfica hosted Austria Wien for the second leg. The opening goal came from Rui Costa, with further Benfica goals scored by Nuno Gomes and Petit. Benfica had joined their rivals Porto and Sporting in the 2006–07 Champions League, marking the first time three Portuguese teams were present in the group stage.Benfica make Portuguese history https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/01b8-0e6d9def2ec5-c4a07a4c1180-1000--benfica-make-portuguese-history/ 13 January 2016 UEFA 22 August 2006 live https://web.archive.org/web/20180220152337/https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2006/matches/round=2356/match=84644/postmatch/report/index.html 20 February 2018 On 24 August, Benfica took part in the Champions League draw; they were drawn with Manchester United, Celtic and F.C. Copenhagen.Águias no Grupo F da prova Eagles in Group F http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-dos-campeoes/detalhe/aguias-no-grupo-f-da-prova.html 13 January 2016 Record 24 August 2006 pt It was second time in a row Benfica played with Manchester United in the group stage after eliminating them in 2005–06. Three days later, Benfica were due to meet Belenenses for the opening game of the Primeira Liga.Belenenses na Luz às 19:15 de domingo Belenenses in Da Luz at 19:15 on Sunday http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/belenenses-na-luz-as-1915-de-domingo.html 13 January 2016 Record 22 August 2006 pt However, because of the "Mateus Affair," the game was uncertain to occur; Santos expressed hopes for the quick resolution of the case, adding that it was bad for Portuguese football and that the uncertainty caused his players to lose focus.Fernando Santos: "Preparados para iniciar Liga a vencer" Fernando Santos: "Ready to start the league winning" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-preparados-para-iniciar-liga-a-vencer.html 13 January 2016 Record 25 August 2006 pt Two days before the match, the Portuguese Professional Football League announced that the game was postponed until the Portuguese Football Federation decided the outcome of the affair.Jogos de Leixões, Gil Vicente e Belenenses suspensos Matches of Leixões, Gil Vicente and Belenenses suspended http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/belenenses/detalhe/jogos-de-leixoes-gil-vicente-e-belenenses-suspensos.html 13 January 2016 Record 25 August 2006 pt Benfica's next match was scheduled for 10 September, meaning they would go nearly 20 days without competing in the opening stage of the season.Adversário para colmatar paragem Opponent to bridge stop http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/adversario-para-colmatar-paragem.html 13 January 2016 Record 27 August 2006 pt After the international break in early September, their first match in the Primeira Liga was set for 9 September, one day earlier because of their European match against Copeganhen on 13 September.LPFP mantém jogos de Gil Vicente na Liga mas sem data LPFP keeps Gil Vicente matches but without setting date http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/detalhe/lpfp-mantem-jogos-de-gil-vicente-na-liga-mas-sem-data.html 13 January 2016 Record 1 September 2006 pt In an away visit to Estádio do Bessa, where Santos had never won in his career,Quebrar a maldição Break the curse http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/quebrar-a-maldicao.html 13 January 2016 Record 4 September 2006 pt Benfica were defeated 3–0 by Boavista.Boavista-Benfica, 3-0 (Linz 36'', 75'', Kazmierczak 89'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/boavista-benfica-3-0-linz-36-75-kazmierczak-89.html 13 January 2016 Record 9 September 2006 pt Santos said the defeat was "heavy and out of context" and blamed the ejection of Nuno Gomes for emotionally destabilizing the team.Fernando Santos: "Derrota pesada e fora do contexto" Fernando Santos: "Heavy and out of context" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-derrota-pesada-e-fora-do-contexto.html 13 January 2016 Record 10 September 2006 pt On the following Wednesday, Benfica played Copenhagen at Parken Stadium. Neither team could break the deadlock and the game ended in goalless draw.København make their point https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2006/matches/round=2357/match=1116325/postmatch/report/index.html 13 January 2016 UEFA 13 September 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20180220112331/https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2006/matches/round=2357/match=1116325/postmatch/report/index.html 20 February 2018 On 17 September, Benfica received Nacional at home.Tovar, Rui. p. 628 With Simão making his league debut,É chegado o dia de Simão Sabrosa Finally arrived the day of Simão Sabrosa http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/e-chegado-o-dia-de-simao-sabrosa.html 13 January 2016 Record 17 September 2006 pt Benfica scored the only goal of the match when Simão assisted Luisão in the 29th minute.Benfica-Nacional, 1-0 (Luisão 29'') http://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-nacional-1-0-luisao-29.html 13 January 2016 Record 17 September 2006 pt On the following Friday, Benfica played Paços de Ferreira on the road. Katsouranis scored the first goal for Benfica but Paços equalized in the 92nd minute.P. Ferreira-Benfica, 1-1 (João Paulo 90''+2; Katsouranis 24'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/p--ferreira/detalhe/p-ferreira-benfica-1-1-joao-paulo-902-katsouranis-24.html 13 January 2016 Record 22 September 2006 pt https://web.archive.org/web/20160311072350/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/p--ferreira/detalhe/p-ferreira-benfica-1-1-joao-paulo-902-katsouranis-24.html 11 March 2016 dead dmy-all In Santos' analysis, Benfica controlled the match, but after "an inexplicable ejection from Léo, the home team got back into the game."Fernando Santos: "Expulsão que não pode acontecer" Fernando Santos: "Sentoff that cannot happen" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-expulsao-que-nao-pode-acontecer.html 13 January 2016 Record 22 September 2006 pt Four days later, Benfica received Manchester United for the second matchday of the group stage.Tovar, Rui. p. 632 A single goal from Louis Saha in the 61st minute won United the match and the lead in the group standings.Saha seals United revenge mission https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2006/matches/round=2357/match=1116340/postmatch/report/index.html 13 January 2016 UEFA 27 September 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20180220125252/https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2006/matches/round=2357/match=1116340/postmatch/report/index.html 20 February 2018 It was Benfica's 12th loss in 20 matches against English teams in Europe and the fifth loss in six matches against United.A derrota n.º 12 Loss nr.º 12 http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-dos-campeoes/detalhe/a-derrota-n-12.html 13 January 2016 Record 27 September 2006 pt Santos said Benfica played "60 minutes of great quality," but was disappointed with loss and expressed a desire to improve the situation.Fernando Santos: "60 minutos de grande qualidade" Fernando Santos: "60 minutes of great quality" http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-dos-campeoes/detalhe/fernando-santos-60-minutos-de-grande-qualidade.html 13 January 2016 Record 26 September 2006 pt October–November thumbnail|upright|Benfica's reception to FC Copenhagen on 21 November 2006 had an attendance of 37,199. October began with a home-match against Desportivo das Aves. Benfica scored first through Paulo Jorge, but Aves equalized with a goal by Filipe Anunciação. In the second half, Benfica scored three more goals from Simão, Nuno Gomes and Katsouranis to win the match.Benfica-Aves, 4-1 (Paulo Jorge 19'', Nuno Gomes 50'', Simão 64'' g.p. e Karagounis 90''; Filipe Anunciação 27'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-aves-4-1-paulo-jorge-19-nuno-gomes-50-simao-64-gp-e-karagounis-90-filipe-anunciacao-27.html 13 January 2016 Record 1 October 2006 pt Nuno Gomes said, "I hope this win is a turning point for us."Nuno Gomes: "Vamos crescer mais" Nuno Gomes: "We will get even better" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/nuno-gomes-vamos-crescer-mais.html 13 January 2016 Record 1 October 2006 pt After another international break, Benfica played União de Leiria at the Dr. Magalhães Pessoa on 14 September. They continued with their good momentum and won 4–0, with Miccoli bagging a double.U. Leiria-Benfica, 0-4 (Miccoli 31'', 44'', N. Gomes 62'', Simão 66'' [gp]) http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/u-leiria-benfica-0-4-miccoli-31-44-n-gomes-62-simao-66-gp.html 13 January 2016 Record 14 September 2006 pt Santos was happy with his team's display, saying, "It was a great game and my team was focused, organized and dynamic, building a result that translated what happened on the pitch."Fernando Santos: "Foi um grande jogo" Fernando Santos: "It was a great game" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-foi-um-grande-jogo.html 13 January 2016 Record 14 October 2006 pt On the next Tuesday, Benfica visited Celtic Park for the first of a double-header against Celtic. Benfica had the upper hand in the first half, but Celtic scored two second-half goals in a ten-minute window and finished the game with a third.Miller magic fuels Celtic charge https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2006/matches/round=2357/match=1116356/postmatch/report/index.html 13 January 2016 UEFA 18 October 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20180220105205/https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2006/matches/round=2357/match=1116356/postmatch/report/index.html 20 February 2018 The win gave Celtic with a five-point lead over Benfica with three matchdays to go. Santos blamed the loss on the team's lack of composure after conceding the first goal. He said he believed Benfica could still qualify for the next round.Fernando Santos: "Devíamos ter mantido a mesma coesão" Fernando Santos: "We should have kept the same cohesion" http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-dos-campeoes/detalhe/fernando-santos-deviamos-ter-mantido-a-mesma-coesao.html 13 January 2016 Record 17 October 2006 pt On 22 October, Benfica hosted Estrela da Amadora. The visitors scored first though Dário, but Benfica equalized in the first half and scored two more goals in the second, winning the match 3–1.Benfica-E. Amadora, 3-1 (Miccoli 32'', Simão [gp] 55'', Karyaka 90''; Dário 14'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-e-amadora-3-1-miccoli-32-simao-gp-55-karyaka-90-dario-14.html 13 January 2016 Record 22 October 2006 pt Santos was highly critical of the referee Carlos Xistra, who issued 18 yellow cards and three red cards, one of them to Miccoli, who would therefore miss the next match, a visit to Porto.Fernando Santos: "Xistra prejudicou claramente o Benfica" Fernando Santos: "Xistra badly hurt Benfica" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-xistra-prejudicou-claramente-o-benfica.html 13 January 2016 Record 22 October 2006 pt Five days later, Benfica played Porto in the first Clássico of the season.Fernando Santos: "O FC Porto é o favorito" Fernando Santos: "Porto is favourite" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-o-fc-porto-e-o-favorito.html 13 January 2016 Record 26 October 2006 pt In a high-tension match, Benfica conceded two goals in the first half but equalized in the second half, drawing the game in the 82nd minute. However, in injury time, Bruno Moraes scored, bringing the score to 3–2 to Porto. Santos said the result was unfair, adding, "After he got back into the game and managed to level it, 'that' happened in the end."Fernando Santos: "Foi um desfecho injusto" Fernando Santos: "It was an unfair game" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-foi-um-desfecho-injusto.html 13 January 2016 Record 28 October 2006 pt thumbnail|left|Benfica beat Celtic by 3–0 on 1 November 2006; here is the pre-match presentation with the giant UEFA Champions League logo. On 1 November, Benfica hosted Celtic; they scored two goals in the first 25 minutes and a third through Andrei Karyaka in the 90th minute, winning by the same margin they had lost in Glasgow.Stylish Benfica spoil Celtic's night https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2006/matches/round=2357/match=1116372/postmatch/report/index.html 13 January 2016 UEFA 2 November 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20180220112300/https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2006/matches/round=2357/match=1116372/postmatch/report/index.html 20 February 2018 Santos was happy with the win, saying, "We knew he had three 'finals' and now we have two. We are better now, with four points and closing in on Celtic."Santos: "Mais próximos do 2.º lugar" Fernando Santos: "We are closer to second place" http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-dos-campeoes/detalhe/santos-mais-proximos-do-2-lugar.html 13 January 2016 Record 1 November 2006 pt Four days later, Benfica hosted Beira-Mar for a Primeira Liga match.Tovar, Rui. p. 629 Benfica did not score until the second half, when in the 51st minute, Katsouranis headed in the match's first goal. Three minutes later, Petit scored the second and an own-goal from Beira-Mar made the score 3–0.Benfica-Beira-Mar 3-0 (Katsouranis 52'', Petit 55'', Ricardo 75'' p.b.) http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-beira-mar-3-0-katsouranis-52-petit-55-ricardo-75-pb.html 13 January 2016 Record 5 November 2006 pt After the third international break, Benfica returned on 18 November with a match on the road against Braga. Quim had a particularly unfortunate game, making costly mistakes in two goals, and Benfica lost the match 3–1.Sp. Braga-Benfica, 3-1 (Zé Carlos 8'', Maciel 41'' e Paulo Jorge 82''; Ricardo Rocha 31'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sp--braga/detalhe/sp-braga-benfica-3-1-ze-carlos-8-maciel-41-e-paulo-jorge-82-ricardo-rocha-31.html 13 January 2016 Record 18 November 2006 pt Santos acknowledged his team's disappointing performance, saying, "We never controlled the game, despite having opportunities to even up. We had some reasonable moments but far away from our best."Fernando Santos: "Vamos ter de falar" Fernando Santos: "We will have to talk" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-vamos-ter-de-falar.html 13 January 2016 Record 18 November 2006 pt On the following Tuesday, Benfica played Copenhagen in Estádio da Luz for the fifth match-day of the group stage. Benfica scored three goals in the first half, two of them spaced by two minutes and winning the match 3–1.Miccoli goals keep Benfica alive https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2006/matches/round=2357/match=1116389/postmatch/report/index.html 13 January 2016 UEFA 22 November 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20180220035056/https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2006/matches/round=2357/match=1116389/postmatch/report/index.html 20 February 2018 After news of Celtic's win against United, Benfica would only progress to the last 16 if they won at Old Trafford, which Santos believed to be possible.Santos awaits Old Trafford drama https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/01bb-0e6dbd77abdf-541f96e48da4-1000--santos-awaits-old-trafford-drama/ 13 January 2016 UEFA 21 November 2006 On the 25th, Benfica hosted Marítimo. Benfica scored first with an own-goal from Alex von Schwedler, but Marítimo levelled the score before half time through Marcinho. In the second half, Katsouranis scored the second Benfica goal, establishing the final result at 2–1 to Benfica. Santos criticized his players for "excessive individualism".Fernando Santos queixa-se do individualismo Fernando Santos complains of excessive individualism http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-queixa-se-do-individualismo.html 13 January 2016 Record 25 November 2006 pt December–January Benfica started December with the Lisbon derby against Sporting CP. The match was preponed by a day because of the European commitments of both clubs.Sporting-Benfica joga-se sexta-feira Sporting-Benfica will be played on Friday http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/detalhe/sporting-benfica-joga-se-sexta-feira.html 13 January 2016 Record 24 November 2006 pt Benfica started the game in the second minute with a goal from Ricardo Rocha; Simão increased it to 2–0 in the 35th minute, with Benfica holding onto the advantage until the end.Sporting-Benfica, 0-2 (Ricardo Rocha 3'', Simão 36'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sporting/detalhe/sporting-benfica-0-2-ricardo-rocha-3-simao-36.html Record 1 December 2006 pt Santos was pleased with his team's performance at Alvalade, saying, "Benfica could have scored three goals".Fernando Santos: "Podíamos ter chegado aos três golos" Fernando Santos: "We could have scored three goals" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-podiamos-ter-chegado-aos-tres-golos.html 13 January 2016 Record 1 December 2006 pt On 6 December, Benfica visited Old Trafford for their decisive group stage match against Manchester United. They surprised United with an opening goal from Nélson near the half-hour, but conceded an equalizer from Nemanja Vidić just before half time. In the second half, United scored twice more and won the match.United heading into last 16 https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2006/matches/round=2357/match=1116404/postmatch/report/index.html 13 January 2016 UEFA 7 December 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20180220105224/https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2006/matches/round=2357/match=1116404/postmatch/report/index.html 20 February 2018 The loss, which led to Benfica's demotion to the UEFA Cup, frustrated Santos, who said, "The goal they scored at the end of the first half led to a lot of problems for us. We're disappointed, as we believed it would be possible to progress."Relieved Sir Alex looks forward https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/01bc-0ea88edc9627-d04445d69d59-1000--relieved-sir-alex-looks-forward/ 13 January 2016 UEFA 7 December 2006 On 10 December, Benfica played Naval on at Estádio Municipal José Bento Pessoa. The result was a goalless draw and Benfica loast two points in the title race.Naval-Benfica, 0-0 http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/naval-benfica-0-0.html 13 January 2016 Record 10 December 2006 pt Simão recognized Benfica were now dependent on others to win the league.Simão: "Já não dependemos de nós" Simão: "We are no longer dependent on us" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/simao-ja-nao-dependemos-de-nos.html 13 January 2016 Record 10 December 2006 pt Five days later, Benfica was paired with Dinamo București in the draw in Nyon.Águias defrontam o Dínamo de Bucareste Eagles to face Dinamo Bucharest http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/aguias-defrontam-o-dinamo-de-bucareste.html 13 January 2016 Record 15 December 2006 pt The next day, they received Vitória de Setúbal at home. After an opening goal in the first half, Benfica added two more in the second for a 3–0 win.Benfica-V. Setúbal, 3-0 (Nuno Gomes 13'', Simão 63'', Nuno Assis 86'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/v--setubal/detalhe/benfica-v-setubal-3-0-nuno-gomes-13-simao-63-nuno-assis-86.html 13 January 2016 Record 16 December 2006 pt Santos complemented his team, predicting they could have added three or four more goals.Fernando Santos: "Foi uma segunda parte muito boa" Fernando Santos: "It was a very good second half" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-foi-uma-segunda-parte-muito-boa.html 13 January 2016 Record 16 December 2006 pt On 21 December, Benfica played the match against Belenenses that was postponed from August. Benfica scored the first goal through a penalty from Simão; Giorgos Karagounis scored a second after converting a free-kick. In the second half, Benfica added two more goals for a 4–0 win.Benfica-Belenenses, 4-0 (Simão [gp] 20'', Karagounis 43'', Kikin Fonseca 53'', Katsouranis 79'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-belenenses-4-0-simao-gp-20-karagounis-43-kikin-fonseca-53-katsouranis-79.html 13 January 2016 Record 21 December 2006 pt Santos said "a 4–2 would more adequate for what happened on the pitch".Fernando Santos: "Belenenses merecia o golo" Fernando Santos: "Belenenses deserved to score" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-belenenses-merecia-o-golo.html 13 January 2016 Record 21 December 2006 pt In January, the Taça de Portugal started for Benfica; they entered in the fourth round and played with Oliveira do Bairro from the third tier. As Rui Costa recovered from various injuries, Santos implemented a diamond formation with Costa supporting two strikers.Estreia do losango dourado Debut of the golden diamond http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/estreia-do-losango-dourado.html 13 January 2016 Record 6 January 2007 pt Benfica put five goals past Oliveira do Bairro and advanced to the fifth round.Benfica-Oliveira do Bairro, 5-0 (Katsouranis 5'', Nuno Gomes 39'' e 41'', Kikin 53'' e 59'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-de-portugal/detalhe/benfica-oliveira-do-bairro-5-0-katsouranis-5-nuno-gomes-39-e-41-kikin-53-e-59.html 13 January 2016 Record 6 January 2007 pt Santos attributed the win to his players' attitude in the presence of an inferior opponent.Santos: "Foi importante termos atitude séria" Santos: "It was important to keep a serious attitude" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-de-portugal/detalhe/santos-foi-importante-termos-atitude-seria.html 13 January 2016 Record 6 January 2007 pt Benfica's next match on 15 January was a visit to Estádio Cidade de Coimbra. Ricardo Rocha scored the opening goal for Benfica in the second minute and Léo scored the second in the 89th minute, ending the match 0–0 to Benfica.Académica-Benfica, 0-2 (Ricardo Rocha, 2'' e Léo 89'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/academica-benfica-0-2-ricardo-rocha-2-e-leo-89.html 13 January 2016 Record 15 January 2007 pt Santos called the match a great spectacle played at high-speed and where the win could have fallen for either side.Fernando Santos: "Jogo podia ter acabado com 4-3" Fernando Santos: "Game could have ended 4–3" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-jogo-podia-ter-acabado-com-4-3.html 13 January 2016 Record 15 January 2007 pt As the month progressed, Benfica made some squad adjustments, selling Francisco Fonseca back to MexicoKikin confirmado no Tigres http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/kikin-confirmado-no-tigres.html 13 January 2016 Record 14 January 2007 pt and replacing him with Derlei on a loan from Dynamo Moscow.Derlei apresentado http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/derlei-apresentado.html 13 January 2016 Record 29 January 2007 pt They then sold Ricardo Rocha to Tottenham Hotspur,Spurs snap up Portugal star Rocha http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/t/tottenham_hotspur/6291111.stm 13 January 2016 BBC Sport 23 January 2007 and signed David Luiz, also on a loan deal, as his replacement.David Luiz é reforço http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/david-luiz-e-reforco.html 13 January 2016 Record 30 January 2007 pt On 21 January, Benfica played the fifth round of the Portuguese Cup against União de Leiria. Harison scored first for Leiria, but Benfica countered with an equalizer from Nuno Gomes in the 80th minute and a winning goal from Mantorras five minutes later.Benfica-U.Leiria, 2-1 (Nuno Gomes 80'', Mantorras 85''; Harison 59'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-de-portugal/detalhe/benfica-uleiria-2-1-nuno-gomes-80-mantorras-85-harison-59.html 13 January 2016 Record 21 January 2007 pt Rui Costa was happy with the comeback because Benfica remained in all three fronts.Rui Costa: "Nas três frentes" Rui Costa: "On all three fronts" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-de-portugal/detalhe/rui-costa-nas-tres-frentes.html 13 January 2016 Record 22 January 2007 pt Benfica's last match of January was a visit to Restelo to play Belenenses. Costa assisted Simão for the opening goal and before half time assisted Luisão for the second, with Benfica winning 2–1.Belenenses-Benfica, 1-2 (Silas 87''; Simão 13'', Luisão 37'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/belenenses-benfica-1-2-silas-87-simao-13-luisao-37.html 13 January 2016 Record 27 January 2007 pt February–March On 2 February, Benfica played host to Boavista. They had several opportunities to beat William, but Boavista prevented them all. The match ended in a goalless draw, leaving Benfica one point away from the Estádio da Luz.Benfica-Boavista, 0-0 http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-boavista-0-0.html 14 January 2016 Record 2 February 2007 pt Santos accepted the draw, saying, "I do not like to speak about luck or misfortune. The ball just would not go in. That is it."Fernando Santos: "A bola não quis entrar..." Fernando Santos: "The ball didn't want to go in" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-a-bola-nao-quis-entrar.html 14 January 2016 Record 2 February 2007 pt Eight days later, Benfica travelled to Estádio do Varzim to play the sixth round of the Portuguese Cup against Segunda Liga-side Varzim. The hosts opened the score with an own goal from Nélson in the 13th minute, but Benfica equalizer with a goal from Simão at the half-hour mark. In the second half, Varzim pressed again and António Mendonça scored a match-winning 77th-minute goal.Varzim-Benfica, 2-1 (Nelson [pb] 13'', Mendonça 76''; Simão 30'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/taca-de-portugal/detalhe/varzim-benfica-2-1-nelson-pb-13-mendonca-76-simao-30.html 14 January 2016 Record 10 February 2007 pt Benfica's elimination at the hands of Varzim was the third time in Santos' career he was knocked-out of the Portuguese Cup by a team from lower divisions, the other clubs being Porto and Sporting.Os "feitos" de Fernando Santos The 'feats' from Fernando Santos http://www.record.xl.pt/opiniao/cronistas/luis-avelas/detalhe/os-feitos-de-fernando-santos.html 14 January 2016 Record 12 February 2007 pt On 14 February, Benfica began their 2006–07 UEFA Cup campaign with a home game against Dinamo București. They struggled to convert goal chances, having hit the goalposts twice in the second half. Miccoli finally broke Dinamo's defence with a 90th-minute goal.Dinamo agony as Miccoli delivers https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/01be-0e6e28c1e5aa-287ae13ac6dc-1000--dinamo-agony-as-miccoli-delivers/ 14 January 2016 UEFA 15 February 2007 live https://web.archive.org/web/20180220112307/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2006/matches/round=2366/match=85544/postmatch/report/index.html 20 February 2018 Four days later, the Italian led Benfica to a win in Choupana against Nacional,Nacional-Benfica, 0-2 (Miccoli 62'', 71) http://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/nacional-benfica-0-2-miccoli-62-71.html 14 January 2016 Record 18 February 2007 pt allowing Benfica to overtake Sporting and reach second place in the Primeira Liga, four points behind Porto. On 22 February, Benfica visited the Stadionul Dinamo for the second leg with Dinamo, beating them 2–1 to reach to the round of 16.Benfica bounce back to progress https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/01be-0e6e2dbf6d06-dc263f11e4d7-1000--benfica-bounce-back-to-progress/ 14 January 2016 UEFA 22 February 2007 live https://web.archive.org/web/20180220105208/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2006/matches/round=2366/match=85545/postmatch/report/index.html 20 February 2018 Benfica played their last match of the month against Paços de Ferreira on 25 February.Tovar, Rui. p. 630 They won the match by 3–1 against the Paços de Ferreira-based side due to double from Simão and another from Nuno Gomes.Benfica-P. Ferreira, 3-1 (Simão 8'' e 65'' e Nuno Gomes 33''; Fahel 45''+1) http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/p--ferreira/detalhe/benfica-p-ferreira-3-1-simao-8-e-65-e-nuno-gomes-33-fahel-451.html 14 January 2016 Record 26 February 2007 pt https://web.archive.org/web/20160304180702/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/p--ferreira/detalhe/benfica-p-ferreira-3-1-simao-8-e-65-e-nuno-gomes-33-fahel-451.html 4 March 2016 dead dmy-all The win opened a three-point gap over Sporting, but Santos said, "That is not what matters. It is our three points. We have 4 points deficit from Porto and we will try to get closer."Fernando Santos: "O importante é continuarmos a somar pontos" Fernando Santos: "What mattered most is keep winning" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-o-importante-e-continuarmos-a-somar-pontos.html 14 January 2016 Record 26 February 2007 pt With Benfica committed to the league race, March was a critical month for the club's aspirations. Their first game was a visit to Aves to play Desportivo de Aves. The home team had an opportunity to lead with a penalty kick in the 36th minute, but Quim stopped Hernâni Borges's shot. In the second half, Nuno Gomes scored the match's only goal when he answered a cross from Nélson.Aves-Benfica, 0-1 (Nuno Gomes 60'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/aves-benfica-0-1-nuno-gomes-60.html 14 January 2016 Record 3 March 2007 pt Santos said the result was better than the performance.Fernando Santos: "Bom resultado sem boa exibição" Fernando Santos: "Better result than performance" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-bom-resultado-sem-boa-exibicao.html 14 January 2016 Record 3 March 2007 pt On the next Thursday, Benfica played Paris St-Germain at the Parc des Princes. Benfica scored first with header from Simão in the tenth minute, but PSG reacted with two goals in five minutes before half-time. The score remained unchanged, giving Benfica a one-goal disadvantage.Benfica succumb to PSG comeback https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/01bf-0e6e359ddfbd-f9e9cee3068d-1000--benfica-succumb-to-psg-comeback/ 14 January 2016 UEFA 9 March 2007 live https://web.archive.org/web/20180220112257/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2006/matches/round=2367/match=300515/postmatch/report/index.html 20 February 2018 On 12 March, Benfica met União de Leiria at home for match-day 21. Benfica won 2–0 with goals from Simão and Petit, keeping up the pressure on Porto.Benfica-U. Leiria, 2-0 (Simão 16'', Petit 86'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-u-leiria-2-0-simao-16-petit-86.html 14 January 2016 Record 12 March 2007 ptA luta do Benfica http://www.record.xl.pt/opiniao/cronistas/sandra-lucas-simoes/detalhe/a-luta-do-benfica.html 14 January 2016 Record 13 March 2007 pt Three days after Leiria, Benfica received PSG for the second leg. Benfica scored their first goal in the 12th minute and another before half-time. However, the Parisians got back into the game with a goal from Pauleta. Throughout the second half, Benfica threatened Mickaël Landreau's goalposts, finally scoring near the 90th minute when Simão converted a penalty resulting from a foul on Léo.PSG pay penalty as Benfica prosper https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/01bf-0e6e38e010aa-49f12302fbbb-1000--psg-pay-penalty-as-benfica-prosper/ 14 January 2016 UEFA 16 March 2007 live https://web.archive.org/web/20180220033515/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2006/matches/round=2367/match=300516/postmatch/report/index.html 20 February 2018 Simão told the media, "We knew we were stronger and had to take advantage of their mistakes. That is what he did."Simão: "Demonstrámos ser melhores e mais fortes" Simão: "We showed to be better and stronger" http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/competicoes-de-clubes/liga-europa/detalhe/simao-demonstramos-ser-melhores-e-mais-fortes.html 14 January 2016 Record 15 March 2007 pt In the quarter-finals, Benfica were due to play Spanish side Espanyol, first in Barcelona and then in Lisbon.Historical edge to Iberian duel https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/01bf-0e6e38e01627-88edb70caf5a-1000--historical-edge-to-iberian-duel/ 14 January 2016 UEFA 17 March 2007 Domestically, Benfica played Estrela da Amadora on 19 March. Because Sporting had beat Porto in the match between them, Benfica could close up their distance from the top of the table to one point if they won.Vieira: "Dependemos de nós próprios" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/vieira-dependemos-de-nos-proprios.html 14 January 2016 Record 18 March 2007 pt At the Estádio da Reboleira, Benfica defeated Estrela 1–0 with a goal from Petit in the 81st minute.E. Amadora-Benfica, 0-1 (Petit 81'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/e-amadora-benfica-0-1-petit-81.html 14 January 2016 Record 19 March 2007 pt The win left Benfica with 51 points, one fewer than Porto. The Clássico was the next match; Santos lowered fans' expectations by saying the league race was open for all of the Big Three and that there were still eight match-days to go before the season's end.Santos: "Há 3 grandes candidatos ao título" Santos: "There are three contestants for the title" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/santos-ha-3-grandes-candidatos-ao-titulo.html 14 January 2016 Record 19 March 2007 pt April–May Benfica ended March with their objectives intact, so April became a crucial month. After a ten-day international break, Benfica resumed competition with the Clássico at home against Porto on 1 April. The visitors scored first through Pepe in the 41st minute, but Benfica equalized in the 83rd minute with an own-goal from Lucho González.Benfica-FC Porto, 1-1 (Lucho González [pb] 83''; Pepe 41'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/fc-porto/detalhe/benfica-fc-porto-1-1-lucho-gonzalez-pb-83-pepe-41.html 14 January 2016 Record 1 April 2007 pt Santos attributed the draw to Porto goalkeeper Helton's performance, saying, "Helton made three or four great saves. We were better in the second half and we deserved to win."Fernando Santos: "Mérito do Helton" Fernando Santos: "Helton was vital" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-merito-do-helton.html 14 January 2016 Record 1 April 2007 pt On the following Thursday, Benfica visited the Olímpic de Montjuïc to face Espanyol.Tovar, Rui. p. 633 The Spaniards pushed hard from early on and scored first through Raúl Tamudo in the 15th minute; shortly after the half-hour mark, Albert Riera made it 2–0 and in the second half, Walter Pandiani added a third goal. Benfica reacted; Nuno Gomes scored to make the score 3–1 in the 63rd minute. Two minutes later, Simão scored Benfica's second goal and the match ended in a 3–2 loss.Benfica salvage hopes in Spain https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/01c0-0ea8a95451ed-8c303a7179fc-1000--benfica-salvage-hopes-in-spain/ 14 January 2016 UEFA 6 April 2007 live https://web.archive.org/web/20180220033314/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2006/matches/round=2368/match=300122/postmatch/report/index.html 20 February 2018 Santos blamed the poor first half for the loss, saying, "Like with Porto, we were lost in the first half, and let our opponent play."Santos: "Nunca nos encontrámos na primeira parte" Santos: "We were lost in the first half" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/santos-nunca-nos-encontramos-na-primeira-parte.html 14 January 2016 Record 5 April 2007 pt On 9 April, Benfica played Beira-Mar at the Estádio Municipal de Aveiro. Beira-Mar surprised Benfica and imposed on them a 2–2 draw in a match that Santos had labelled "title deciding".Fernando Santos: "É o jogo do título" Fernando Santos: "It's the game of the title" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-e-o-jogo-do-titulo.html 14 January 2016 Record 7 April 2007 ptBeira-Mar-Benfica, 2-2 (Ratinho 23'', Delibasic 87''; Mantorras 83'', Simão [gp] 90''+3) http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/beira-mar-benfica-2-2-ratinho-23-delibasic-87-mantorras-83-simao-gp-903.html 14 January 2016 Record 9 April 2007 pt Santos accepted the result and commented, "We have to think in Thursday match, because our game today was bad. Beira-Mar had a lot of merit. The title is now harder but we will not renounce it."Santos: "Não vamos abdicar" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/santos-nao-vamos-abdicar.html 14 January 2016 Record 9 April 2007 pt On 12 April, Benfica received Espanyol for the second leg of the quarter-finals. A slow first half contrasted with a high-pressure second, in which the woodwork and Gorka Iraizoz helped Espanyol defend the goalless draw, allowing Espanyol to proceed to the semi-finals.Espanyol ride luck to reach semis https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/01c0-0e6e40952606-088d8478e4b6-1000--espanyol-ride-luck-to-reach-semis/ 14 January 2016 UEFA 13 April 2007 live https://web.archive.org/web/20180221004155/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2006/matches/round=2368/match=300123/postmatch/report/index.html 21 February 2018 Four days later, Benfica hosted Braga, who were searching for their first win of April.Um mês de jejum http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/um-mes-de-jejum.html 14 January 2016 Record 17 April 2007 pt Benfica enjoyed a slight superiority throughout the match but could not surpass Braga's defence. Paulo Santos ended the game unbeaten.Benfica-Sp. Braga, 0-0 http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sp--braga/detalhe/benfica-sp-braga-0-0.html 14 January 2016 Record 16 April 2007 pt The third consecutive draw had negative consequences for the league race; Porto increased their lead to five points and Sporting climbed to second place in exchange for Benfica after recovering five points in the past three matchdays.Fernando Santos: "Faltou dinâmica" Fernando Santos: "We lacked dynamic" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-faltou-dinamica.html 14 January 2016 Record 16 April 2007 pt Santos accepted the title was no longer an objective, saying, "We are not mathematically removed from it, but we are clearly very far from winning it ... Now we have to fight for second place, because it is crucial." On 21 April, Benfica travelled to Funchal to play Marítimo. Miccoli was essential in Benfica's game, scoring the first two goals in a 3–0 win, the first in April for Benfica.Marítimo-Benfica, 0-3 (Miccoli 55'', 79'', Katsouranis [gp] 90''+6) http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/maritimo/detalhe/maritimo-benfica-0-3-miccoli-55-79-katsouranis-gp-906.html 14 January 2016 Record 21 April 2007 pt For their last match of April, Benfica received Sporting at home. Without Simão, who was injured, Benfica suffered an early setback when Liédson scored for Sporting in the second minute. Benfica equalized with a goal from Miccoli 20 minutes later, ending the game 1–1.Benfica-Sporting, 1-1 (Miccoli 24''; Liedson 2'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sporting/detalhe/benfica-sporting-1-1-miccoli-24-liedson-2.html 14 January 2016 Record 29 April 2007 pt Santos blamed bad luck for the draw.Santos: "Não tivemos felicidade em dois ou três lances" Santos: "We were unfortunate in two or three opportunities" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/santos-nao-tivemos-felicidade-em-dois-ou-tres-lances.html 14 January 2016 Record 29 April 2007 pt In May, Benfica were chasing second place; they met Naval on 5 May. As with Marítimo, Miccoli was vital in securing the win, helping Petit score the first and then scoring the winner with two minutes to spare.Benfica-Naval, 2-1 (Petit 12'', Miccoli 88''; Lito 78'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-naval-2-1-petit-12-miccoli-88-lito-78.html 14 January 2016 Record 5 May 2007 pt Santos was satisfied, but said Benfica needed to do better, complaining of excessive individualism from his players.Fernando Santos: "Tem de se fazer mais e melhor" Fernando Santos: "We have to do more and do it better" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-tem-de-se-fazer-mais-e-melhor.html 14 January 2016 Record 5 May 2007 pt On 13 May, Benfica visited Estádio do Bonfim to play Vitória de Setúbal. They struggled to beat Setúbal goalkeeper Nikola Milojević until Miccoli broke the deadlock in the 79th minute.V. Setúbal-Benfica, 0-1 (Miccoli 79'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/v--setubal/detalhe/v-setubal-benfica-0-1-miccoli-79.html 14 January 2016 Record 13 May 2007 pt Santos commented on Benfica's chances in winning the Primeira Liga, saying, "While [it] is mathematically possible, I will believe in it."Fernando Santos: "Acredito até ao fim" Fernando Santos: "I believe until the end" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-acredito-ate-ao-fim.html 14 January 2016 Record 13 May 2007 pt Miccoli, who scored his fifth goal in four matches, told the media he about his future, "I would like to stay. Love the club, love the team and the fans. Benfica is everything to me."Miccoli: "Benfica é tudo para mim" Miccoli: "Benfica is everything to me" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/miccoli-benfica-e-tudo-para-mim.html 14 January 2016 Record 13 May 2007 pt A week later, on the final day of the league, Benfica received and beat Académica 2–0, with goals from Derlei and Mantorras.Benfica-Académica 2-0 (Derlei 11'', Mantorras 81'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-academica-2-0-derlei-11-mantorras-81.html 14 January 2016 Record 20 May 2007 pt Because both rivals had won, Benfica finished in third place with 67 points, two behind winners Porto and one behind Sporting, missing out on direct entry to the 2007–08 UEFA Champions League.Fernando Santos: "Não se pode dizer que é negativo" Fernando Santos: "We can't say it is negative" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/fernando-santos-nao-se-pode-dizer-que-e-negativo.html 14 January 2016 Record 20 May 2007 pt Despite the trophy-less season, Santos refused to label the season negative, saying, "Not winning titles is never good, but calling this season negative is a step I will not take." Benfica ended the season with tour of North America, playing Toronto FCToronto FC-Benfica, 0-0 http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/toronto-fc-benfica-0-0.html 14 January 2016 Record 24 May 2007 pt and AEK Athens.Benfica-AEK, 2-1 (Bourbos 34'' [pb] Rui Costa 74''; Manduca 6'') http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-aek-2-1-bourbos-34-pb-rui-costa-74-manduca-6.html 14 January 2016 Record 27 May 2007 pt During the tour, Santos predicted he would win the title in the next season,Santos: "Para o ano vou ser campeão" Santos: "Next year I will win the league" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/santos-para-o-ano-vou-ser-campeao.html 14 January 2016 Record 24 May 2007 pt while Benfica President Luís Filipe Vieira said Benfica would invest heavily to make the team more competitive.Vieira: "Vamos investir na equipa" Vieira: "We will invest heavily" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/vieira-vamos-investir-na-equipa.html 14 January 2016 Record 24 May 2007 pt Competitions #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFCCCC Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA #CCCCCC Postponed 1px solid #AAAAAA Overall record Competition First match Last match RecordGWDLGFGAGDWin %Source Primeira Liga 9 September 2006 20 May 2007 30 20 7 3 55 20 yes Tovar, Rui. p. 634 Taça de Portugal 6 January 2007 10 February 2007 3 2 0 1 8 3 yes UEFA Champions League 8 August 2006 6 December 2006 8 3 2 3 11 9 yes UEFA Cup 14 February 2007 12 April 2007 6 3 1 2 9 7 yes Total 47 28 10 9 83 29 yes Primeira Liga 2006–07 Primeira Liga League table BEN Results by round table b Round Ground H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/A/H/A/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/H/A/H Result W/L/W/D/W/W/W/L/W/L/W/W/D/W/W/W/D/W/W/W/W/W/D/D/D/W/D/W/W/W Position 1/6/2/3/3/3/1/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/2/3/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/3/3/3/3/3/3 Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss 1st 2nd 3rd red1 ForaDeJogo.net August 2018 Matches 1 27 August 2007 19:30 Benfica Postponed Postponed on 24 August due to the Mateus Affair Belenenses Lisbon Estádio da Luz P 2 9 September 2006 21:15 Boavista 3–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200715400010203 Benfica Linz 36 75Kaźmierczak 89 Nuno Gomes 2 40 68Manú 0 91Petit 2 69 91 Porto Estádio do Bessa 8,000 João Ferreira L 3 17 September 2006 19:15 Benfica 1–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200715400010303 Nacional Luisão 29 Cléber 2 28 58 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 36,590 Pedro Henriques W 4 22 September 2006 21:30 Paços de Ferreira 1–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200715400010404 Benfica João Paulo 90+1Luiz Carlos 2 61 76 Katsouranis 23Léo 2 54 54 Paços de Ferreira Estádio da Mata Real 3,000 Lucílio Baptista D 5 1 October 2006 19:45 Benfica 4–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200715400010504 Desportivo das Aves Paulo Jorge 19Nuno Gomes 50Simão 64 pen.Katsouranis 90 Anunciação 27 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 32,000 Paulo Pereira W 6 14 October 2006 21:15 União de Leiria 0–4 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200715400010605 Benfica Miccoli 30 43Nuno Gomes 62Simão 66 pen. Leiria Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa 11,433 Paulo Baptista W 7 22 October 2006 19:15 Benfica 3–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200715400010705 Estrela da Amadora Miccoli 32 2 68 82Simão 54 pen.Karyaka 89 Dário 13Pedro Simões 2 11 53Duarte 2 82 86 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 26,084 Carlos Xistra W 8 28 October 2006 19:45 Porto 3–2 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200715400010806 Benfica López 12Quaresma 20Moraes 90+1 Katsouranis 62Nuno Gomes 82 Porto Estádio do Dragão 50,222 Lucílio Baptista L 9 5 November 2006 20:45 Benfica 3–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200715400010906 Beira-Mar Katsouranis 51Petit 54Ricardo 74 o.g. Buba 2 34 73 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 37,069 Jorge Sousa W 10 18 November 2006 20:30 Braga 3–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200715400011007 Benfica Zé Carlos 7Maciel 41Paulo Jorge 81 Rocha 31 Braga Estádio Municipal de Braga 22,440 Olegário Benquerença L 11 25 November 2006 17:00 Benfica 2–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200715400011107 Marítimo Von Schwedler 32 o.g.Katsouranis 66 Marcinho 41 0 52 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 34,377 João Ferreira W 12 1 December 2006 20:45 Sporting 0–2 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200715400011208 Benfica Polga 2 41 81 Rocha 2Simão 35Nuno Gomes 0 82 Lisbon Estádio de Alvalade 44,042 Jorge Sousa W 13 10 December 2006 21:15 Naval 0–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200715400011308 Benfica Figueira da Foz Estádio Municipal José Bento Pessoa 5,000 Paulo Paraty D 14 16 December 2006 20:15 Benfica 3–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200715400011408 Vitória de Setúbal Nuno Gomes 13Simão 63Assis 86 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 30,761 Elmano Santos W 1 21 December 2006 20:30 Benfica 4–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200715400010102 Belenenses Simão 20 pen.Karagounis 43Fonseca 53Katsouranis 79 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 42,306 Bruno Paixão W 15 15 January 2007 19:45 Académica 0–2 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200715400011507 Benfica Rocha 2Léo 88 Coimbra Estádio Cidade de Coimbra 19,464 Paulo Pereira W 16 27 January 2007 19:00 Belenenses 1–2 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200715400011602 Benfica Silas 86José Pedro 2 90 90+5 Simão 13Luisão 36 Lisbon Estádio do Restelo 8,000 Pedro Proença W 17 2 February 2007 20:45 Benfica 0–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200715400011703 Boavista Lisbon Estádio da Luz 50,222 Pedro Henriques D 18 18 February 2007 18:15 Nacional 0–2 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200715400011803 Benfica Miccoli 61 71 Funchal Estádio da Madeira 3,000 Bruno Paixão W 19 25 February 2007 19:00 Benfica 3–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200715400011904 Paços de Ferreira Simão 8 65Nuno Gomes 33 Fahel 45 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 35,114 Paulo Paraty W 20 3 March 2007 21:15 Desportivo das Aves 0–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200715400012004 Benfica Nuno Gomes 59 Vila das Aves Estádio do CD das Aves 7,000 Jorge Sousa W 21 12 March 2007 19:15 Benfica 2–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200715400012105 União de Leiria Simão 16Petit 85 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 34,932 Paulo Pereira W 22 19 March 2007 20:30 Estrela da Amadora 0–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200715400012205 Benfica Petit 81 Lisbon Estádio José Gomes 7,650 João Vilas Boas W 23 1 April 2007 21:15 Benfica 1–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200715400012306 Porto González 83 o.g. Pepe 41 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 62,756 Pedro Proença D 24 9 April 2007 20:15 Beira-Mar 2–2 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200715400012406 Benfica Luciano Ratinho 23Delibašić 86 Mantorras 83Simão 90+3 pen. Aveiro, Portugal Estádio Municipal de Aveiro 29,427 Lucilio Baptista D 25 16 April 2007 19:45 Benfica 0–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200715400012507 Braga Lisbon Estádio da Luz 36,259 João Ferreira D 26 21 April 2007 20:15 Marítimo 0–3 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200715400012607 Benfica Miccoli 54 78Katsouranis 90+6 pen. Funchal Estádio dos Barreiros 10,000 Paulo Baptista W 27 29 April 2007 20:45 Benfica 1–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200715400012708 Sporting CP Miccoli 23 Liédson 2 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 54,370 Pedro Henriques D 28 5 May 2007 16:00 Benfica 2–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200715400012808 Naval Petit 12Miccoli 89 Lito 77 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 29,240 João Vilas Boas W 29 13 May 2007 17:30 Vitória de Setúbal 0–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200715400012908 Benfica Miccoli 79 Setúbal Estádio do Bonfim 6,862 Jorge Sousa W 30 20 May 2007 17:00 Benfica 2–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200715400013007 Académica Derlei 11Mantorras 82 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 42,994 João Ferreira W Taça de Portugal 2006–07 Taça de Portugal Fourth Rd Fourth round 6 January 2007 16:00 Benfica 5–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=2007154500196020 Oliveira do Bairro Katsouranis 4Nuno Gomes 38 40Fonseca 54 60 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 34,000 Nuno Almeida W Fifth Rd Fifth round 21 January 2007 19:15 Benfica 2–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=2007154500195020 União de Leiria Nuno Gomes 79Mantorras 85 Harison 58 0 87 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 22,227 Lucilio Baptista W Sixth Rd Sixth round 10 February 2007 20:30 Varzim 2–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=2007154500194040 Benfica Nélson 13 o.g.Mendonça 77 Simão 30 Póvoa de Varzim Estádio do Varzim Sport Club L UEFA Champions League 2006–07 UEFA Champions League Third qualifying round 8 August 2006 First leg 19:45 Austria Wien AUT 1–1 https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/history/season=2006/matches/round=2356/match=84643/index.html POR Benfica Blanchard 36 Nuno Gomes 16 Ernst-Happel-Stadion Vienna 19,600 Stefano Farina (Italy) D 22 August 2006 Second leg 19:45 Benfica POR 3–0 4–1 https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/history/season=2006/matches/round=2356/match=84644/index.html AUT Austria Wien Rui Costa 21Nuno Gomes 45+3Petit 57 Estádio da Luz Lisbon 58,110 Terje Hauge (Norway) W Group F Group F n BEN 13 September 2006 1 19:45 Copenhagen DEN 0–0 https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/history/season=2006/matches/round=2357/match=1116325/index.html POR Benfica Parken Stadium Copenhagen 40,085 Yuri Baskakov (Russia) D 26 September 2006 2 19:45 Benfica POR 0–1 https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/history/season=2006/matches/round=2357/match=1116340/index.html ENG Manchester United Saha 60 Estádio da Luz Lisbon 61,000 Frank De Bleeckere (Belgium) L 17 October 2006 3 19:45 Celtic SCO 3–0 https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/history/season=2006/matches/round=2357/match=1116356/index.html POR Benfica Miller 56 66Pearson 90 Celtic Park Glasgow 58,313 Eric Braamhaar (Netherlands) L 1 November 2006 4 19:45 Benfica POR 3–0 https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/history/season=2006/matches/round=2357/match=1116372/index.html SCO Celtic Caldwell 10 o.g.Nuno Gomes 22Karyaka 76 Estádio da Luz Lisbon 40,000 Kyros Vassaras (Greece) W 21 November 2006 5 19:45 Benfica POR 3–1 https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/history/season=2006/matches/round=2357/match=1116389/index.html DEN Copenhagen Léo 14Miccoli 16 37 Allbäck 89 Estádio da Luz Lisbon 37,199 Roberto Rosetti (Italy) W 6 December 2006 6 19:45 Manchester United ENG 3–1 https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/history/season=2006/matches/round=2357/match=1116404/index.html POR Benfica Vidić 45+1Giggs 61Saha 75 Nélson 27 Old Trafford Manchester 74,955 Herbert Fandel (Germany) L UEFA Cup 2006–07 UEFA Cup Round of 32 14 February 2007 First leg 21:00 Benfica POR 1–0 https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/history/season=2006/matches/round=2366/match=85544/index.html ROU Dinamo București Miccoli 90 Estádio da Luz Lisbon 35,000 Ivan Bebek (Croatia) W 22 February 2007 Second leg 19:45 Dinamo București ROU 1–2 1–3 https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/history/season=2006/matches/round=2366/match=85545/index.html POR Benfica Munteanu 24 Anderson 50Katsouranis 64 Dinamo Stadium Bucharest 15,000 Nicolai Vollquartz (Denmark) W Round of 16 8 March 2007 First leg 20:45 Paris Saint-Germain FRA 2–1 https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/history/season=2006/matches/round=2367/match=300515/index.html POR Benfica Pauleta 36Frau 41 Simão 9 Parc des Princes Paris 43,000 Graham Poll (England) L 15 March 2007 Second leg 21:00 Benfica POR 3–1 4–3 https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/history/season=2006/matches/round=2367/match=300516/index.html FRA Paris Saint-Germain Simão 12 88 pen.Petit 27 Pauleta 32 Estádio da Luz Lisbon 58,800 Florian Meyer (Germany) W Quarter-finals 5 April 2007 First leg 20:45 Espanyol ESP 3–2 https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/history/season=2006/matches/round=2368/match=300122/index.html POR Benfica Tamudo 15Riera 33Pandiani 59 Nuno Gomes 64Simão 66 Olímpic de Montjuïc Barcelona 35,000 Eric Braamhaar (Netherlands) L 12 April 2007 Second leg 20:45 Benfica POR 0–0 2–3 https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/history/season=2006/matches/round=2368/match=300123/index.html ESP Espanyol Estádio da Luz Lisbon 55,000 Claus Bo Larsen (Denmark) D Friendlies 2006 07 8 y 17:15 CET (UTC+01) Stade Nyonnais 0–3 March 2026 Benfica Marcel 10 31Canales 80 Centre sportif de Colovray Nyon Nyon, Switzerland W 2006 07 12 y 19:30 CET (UTC+01) Benfica 2–0 March 2026 Shakhtar Donetsk Katsouranis 18 pen.Karagounis 29 Stade Municipal (Yverdon) Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland W 2006 07 15 y 17:15 CET (UTC+01) Sion 3–2 March 2026 Benfica Pinto 4Obradović 40Reset 82 Mantorras 44Rui Costa 83 Stade Tourbillon Sion, Switzerland L 2006 07 22 y 19:30 CET (UTC+01) Benfica 2–0 March 2026 Bordeaux Miccoli 15 Marcel 67 Estádio da Luz Lisbon, Portugal W 2006 07 27 y 19:30 CET (UTC+01) Guadiana Trophy Guadiana Trophy Semi-final Sporting CP 3–0 March 2026 Benfica Djaló 39 51Katsouranis 62 o.g. Complexo Desportivo de Vila Real de Santo Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal L 2006 07 28 y 21:15 CET (UTC+01) Guadiana Trophy Guadiana Trophy Final Deportivo La Coruña 1–0 March 2026 Benfica Sergio 16 Complexo Desportivo de Vila Real de Santo Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal L 2006 08 1 y 19:30 CET (UTC+01) AEK Athens 3–1 March 2026 Benfica Kapetanos 18 39 Liberopoulos 22 Paulo Jorge 45 Olympic Stadium (Athens) Athens, Greece Giorgos Kasnaferis (Greece) L 2006 08 15 y 19:30 CET (UTC+01) Estrela da Amadora 1–2 March 2026 Benfica Cleiton 20 Fonseca 38Mantorras 63 Estádio da Reboleira Lisbon, Portugal W 2007 01 08 y 19:30 CET (UTC+01) Dubai Cup Semis Benfica 0–0 Beto Luisão Mantorras Karagounis Ferreira 4–3 Van Bommel Pizarro Salihamidžić Lúcio Podolski http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-bayern-munique-0-0-4-3-gp.html Bayern Munich Al-Rashid Stadium Dubai, United Arab Emirates Khalid Al Dokhi D 2007 01 10 y 19:30 CET (UTC+01) Dubai Cup final Benfica 0–0 http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-lazio-0-0-5-4-gp.html Lazio Luisão Mantorras Katsouranis Paulo Jorge Ferreira Léo Correia 5–4 Foggia Tare Cribari Manfredini Ledesma Bonetto Ballotta Al-Rashid Stadium Dubai, United Arab Emirates Mohamed de Juwheioy D 2007 05 24 y 19:30 Newfoundland Time Zone (UTC-03) Toronto FC 0–0 http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/toronto-fc-benfica-0-0.html Benfica BMO Field Toronto, Ontario, Canada Silviu Petrescu D 2007 05 27 y 14:15 CET (UTC+01) Benfica 2–1 http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-aek-2-1-bourbos-34-pb-rui-costa-74-manduca-6.html AEK Athens Bourbos 34 o.g.Rui Costa 74 Manduca 6 Giants Stadium New Jersey, United States Kevin Stott W Player statistics The squad for the season consisted of the players listed in the tables below, as well as staff member Fernando Santos (manager), Jorge Rosário (assistant manager), Fernando Chalana, (assistant manager), Bruno Moura (physiotherapist), Ricardo Santos (scout).March 2026 Note 1: Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Note 2: Players with squad numbers marked ‡ joined the club during the 2006–07 season via transfer, with more details in the following section. Primeira Liga Taça de Portugal Champions League UEFA Cup 1 POR José Moreira GK 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 POR Pedro Correia DF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 BRA Anderson DF 19 0 3 0 4 0 6 1 4 BRA Luisão DF 17 2 2 0 7 0 3 0 5 BRA Léo DF 27 1 3 0 6 1 6 0 6 POR Petit MF 24 4 2 0 8 1 6 1 7 POR Marco Ferreira MF 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 8‡ GRE Kostas Katsouranis MF 29 5 3 1 8 0 4 1 9 ANG Pedro Mantorras FW 17 2 3 1 4 0 1 0 10‡ POR Rui Costa MF 14 4 3 0 2 1 3 0 11‡ POR Miguelito DF 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 POR Quim GK 29 -20 3 -3 8 -9 5 -6 13 BRA Alcides DF 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 15‡ POR Paulo Jorge MF 14 1 0 0 5 0 2 0 16 BRA Beto MF 6 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 17‡ MEX Francisco Fonseca FW 8 1 1 2 4 0 0 0 18‡ POR Manú MF 11 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 19 RUS Andrei Karyaka MF 2 1 1 0 2 1 0 0 20 POR Simão MF 24 11 3 1 6 0 6 4 21 POR Nuno Gomes FW 24 6 3 3 8 3 6 1 22 POR Nélson DF 28 0 3 0 6 1 6 0 23‡ BRA David Luiz DF 10 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 25 POR Nuno Assis MF 14 1 0 0 7 0 0 0 26 GRE Giorgos Karagounis MF 26 3 2 0 3 0 6 0 27‡ BRA Derlei FW 12 1 0 0 0 0 6 0 28 POR João Coimbra MF 12 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 30 ITA Fabrizio Miccoli FW 22 10 0 0 5 2 6 1 31 BRA Moretto GK 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 -1 33 POR Ricardo Rocha DF 12 3 1 0 7 0 0 0 34 BRA Diego Souza MF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |} Transfers In Entry date Position Player From club Fee Ref5 May 2006 ST Marcel Académica de CoimbraUndisclosedMarcel fica Marcel stays http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/marcel-fica.html 15 January 2016 Record 5 May 2006 pt25 May 2006 AM Rui Costa Milan Free8 June 2006 LW Manú Estrela da AmadoraLoan returnManu: "Sinto-me orgulhoso" Manu: "I am proud" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/manu-sinto-me-orgulhoso.html 15 January 2016 Record 8 June 2006 pt22 June 2006 DM Kostas Katsouranis AEK AthensUndisclosed3 July 2006 AM Diego de Souza FlamengoLoan returnDiego Souza fica no plantel Diego Souza stays in the squad http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/diego-souza-fica-no-plantel.html 15 January 2016 Record 31 July 2006 pt5 July 2006 RW Paulo Jorge BoavistaUndisclosedPaulo Jorge por 4 épocas Paulo Jorge signs for 4 years http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/paulo-jorge-por-4-epocas.html 15 January 2016 Record 5 July 2006 pt27 July 2006 FW Francisco Fonseca Cruz AzulUndisclosed23 August 2006 LB Miguelito NacionalUndisclosedMiguelito está garantido Miguelito is certain http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/miguelito-esta-garantido.html 15 January 2016 Record 23 August 2006 pt In by loan Entry date Position Player From club Exit date Ref11 July 2006 ST Fabrizio Miccoli Juventus30 June 200729 January 2007 ST Derlei Dynamo Moscow30 June 200731 January 2007 CB David Luiz Vitória30 June 2007 Out Entry date Position Player From club Fee Ref6 June 2006 RW Geovanni CruzeiroFree6 July 2006 RB João Pereira Gil VicenteFreeJoão Pereira confirmado em Barcelos João Pereira confirmed in Barcelos http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/2--liga/gil-vicente/detalhe/joao-pereira-confirmado-em-barcelos.html 15 January 2016 Record 6 July 2006 pt https://web.archive.org/web/20161106154512/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/2--liga/gil-vicente/detalhe/joao-pereira-confirmado-em-barcelos.html 6 November 2016 dead dmy-all11 July 2006 LW Laurent Robert LevanteFreeRobert assina por 2 anos com o Levante Robert signs a 2-year deal with Levante http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/detalhe/robert-assina-por-2-anos-com-o-levante.html 15 January 2016 Record 11 July 2006 pt14 August 2006 GK Yannick Quesnel MonacoFreeEncarnados rescindem com Yannick Benfica releases Yannick http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/encarnados-rescindem-com-yannick.html 15 January 2016 Record 14 August 2006 pt3 September 2006 CB André Luís CruzeiroUndisclosedAndré Luís apresentado André Luís presented http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/detalhe/andre-luis-apresentado.html 15 January 2016 Record 3 September 2006 pt10 January 2007 CB Alcides ChelseaLoan terminatedPSV confirma Alcides PSV confirms Alcides http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/psv-confirma-alcides.html 15 January 2016 Record 10 June 2007 pt15 January 2007 FW Kikin Fonseca Tigres Undisclosed22 January 2007 CB Ricardo Rocha Tottenham Hotspur Undisclosed Out by loan Entry date Position Player From club Return date Ref23 June 2006 RW/LW Carlitos Sion30 June 2007Carlitos cedido ao Sion Carlitos loaned to Sion http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/carlitos-cedido-ao-sion.html 15 January 2016 Record 23 June 2006 pt3 August 2006 LW Gustavo Manduca AEK Athens30 June 2007Manduca emprestado uma época ao AEK Manduca loaned for one-year to AEK http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/manduca-emprestado-uma-epoca-ao-aek.html 15 January 2016 Record 3 August 2006 pt3 August 2006 LW Hélio Roque Olivais e Moscavide30 June 2007Hélio Roque por uma época Hélio Roque for one season http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=278955 15 January 2016 Record 3 August 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20150402180716/http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=278955 2 April 2015 pt20 August 2006 LW José Fonte Estrela da Amadora30 June 2007Doze dias para resolver casos pendentes Twelve days to solve remaining affairs http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/doze-dias-para-resolver-casos-pendentes.html 15 January 2016 Record 20 August 2006 pt23 August 2006 LB Tiago Gomes Estrela da Amadora 30 June 2007Tiago Gomes quer jogar o mais possível Tiago Gomes wants to play as much as possible http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/nacional/interior.aspx?content_id=280701 15 January 2016 Record 23 August 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20150402095426/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/nacional/interior.aspx?content_id=280701 2 April 2015 pt23 August 2006 CB Eurípedes Amoreirinha Estrela da Amadora30 June 2007Escassez de centrais causa preocupação Lack of centre-backs causes concern http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/nacional/interior.aspx?content_id=280948 15 January 2016 Record 25 August 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20150402182755/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/nacional/interior.aspx?content_id=280948 2 April 2015 pt23 August 2006 ST Azar Karadas 1. FC Kaiserslautern30 June 2007Karadas confirmado no Kaiserslautern Karadas confirmed at Kaiserlaustern http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/karadas-confirmado-no-kaiserslautern.html 15 January 2016 Record 23 August 2006 pt24 August 2006 ST Marcel Braga30 June 2007Marcel é reforço dos arsenalistas Marcel loaned to 'Arsenalistas' http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sp--braga/detalhe/marcel-e-reforco-dos-arsenalistas.html 15 January 2016 Record 24 August 2006 pt30 August 2006 CM Manuel Fernandes Portsmouth 30 June 200726 December 2006 AM Diego de Souza Grêmio30 June 2007Diego cedido ao Grémio Diego loaned to Grémio http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/diego-cedido-ao-gremio.html 15 January 2016 Record 26 December 2006 pt24 January 2007 CM Manuel Fernandes Everton 30 June 2007Manuel Fernandes assina hoje pelo Everton Manuel Fernandes signs today with Everton http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/manuel-fernandes-assina-hoje-pelo-everton.html 15 January 2016 Record 24 January 2007 pt28 January 2007 AM Andrei Karyaka Saturn Ramenskoye30 June 2007Karyaka cedido ao Saturn Karyaka loaned to Saturn http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/karyaka-cedido-ao-saturn.html 15 January 2016 Record 28 January 2007 pt10 February 2007 ST Marcel São Paulo31 December 2007São Paulo confirma Marcel São Paulo confirms Marcel http://www.record.xl.pt/internacional/detalhe/sao-paulo-confirma-marcel.html 15 January 2016 Record 10 February 2007 pt See also 2006–07 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. 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