2002–03 S.L. Benfica season

January 2015 Benfica 2002–03 President Manuel Vilarinho Head coach Jesualdo Ferreira(until 25 November 2002)Fernando Chalana(caretaker for one match)José Antonio Camacho Estádio da Luz(until 22 March 2003)Estádio Nacional Primeira Liga 2nd Taça de Portugal Fourth round Simão (18) Simão (18) 55,000 v Santa Clara(22 March 2003) 10,000 v Moreirense(3 February 2003) Benfica 7–0 Paços de Ferreira(10 November 2002) 1 goal difference in 6 matches _benfica0203h _benfica0203H _benfica0203h _benfica0203h _3_stripes_white FF0000 FF0000 FF0000 FFFFFF FF0000 _benfica0203a _benfica0203A _benfica0203a _benfica0203a _benfica0203al 000000 000000 000000 000000 000000 2001–02 2003–04 The 2002–03 season was Sport Lisboa e Benfica's 99th season in existence and the club's 69th consecutive season in the top flight of Portuguese football. During the season, which lasted from 1 July 2002 to 30 June 2003, Benfica competed in the Primeira Liga and the Taça de Portugal. Going into a second year without UEFA competitions, qualifying for Europe was one of the club's top priorities; to improve its competitiveness, Benfica signed some of the best domestic players, Ricardo Rocha and Petit, but also brought back former players, like Hélder and Nuno Gomes. Jesualdo Ferreira remained as manager for his first full season on the club. Benfica's season started with four consecutive victories, to lead the league. In late September, they experienced their first loss and went on a win-less spree that saw them drop to fifth. In November, Benfica won again, but the results remained erratic and after a 7–0 trashing of Paços de Ferreira, they lost to Varzim. A few days later, in the Portuguese Cup, a home loss against Gondomar cost Ferreira his job. Fernando Chalana replaced him for one match, before the appointment of José Antonio Camacho. With the Spaniard in charge, Benfica regained second place and slowly opened a gap over Sporting, eventually finishing with 75 points, qualifying for the 2003–04 UEFA Champions League. Despite this, Camacho was unable to close the distance to Porto, who finished 11 points ahead. The season was also the last that Benfica played in the original Estádio da Luz, before a new version was built ahead of UEFA Euro 2004. Their final game was on 22 March 2003, with the remaining games being played in the Estádio Nacional in Oeiras. Season summary Pre-season thumb|Nuno Gomes returned to Benfica in July. Although he only guided the team to fourth place in the previous campaign, Jesualdo Ferreira remained in charge of the team, with overwhelming support from inside the club, especially from former Director of Football Gaspar Ramos and former President Manuel Dámasio, who said he was "the best solution to lead Benfica".Jesualdo dá sinais claros que vai continuar na Luz Jesualdo gives out clear signs that he will remain in Da Luz http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/jesualdo-da-sinais-claros-que-vai-continuar-na-luz.html Record 19 May 2002 2 September 2015 PortugueseUnanimidade Unanimity http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/unanimidade.html Record 17 June 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese In the transfer season, Maniche and Robert Enke left the club as their contracts expired; the former joined Porto, the latter, Barcelona. Marco Caneira and Edgaras Jankauskas also left, as Benfica did not get their loan deals renewed; with Jankauskas immediately moving to Porto.Caneira assume saída iminente Caneira admits imminent exit http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/caneira-assume-saida-iminente.html Record 18 May 2002 2 September 2015 PortugueseJankauskas: "FC Porto apresentou contrato muito claro" Jankauskas: "Porto presented a very clear contract" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/fc-porto/detalhe/jankauskas-fc-porto-apresentou-contrato-muito-claro.html Record 2 June 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese Benfica replaced Jankauskas with Nuno Gomes on a free transfer after the collapse of Fiorentina.Jesualdo Ferreira: "Há que resolver saídas de titulares" Jesualdo Ferreira: "He have to solve the exit of player from the starting eleven" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=127092 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415210547/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=127092 2015-04-15 Record 15 July 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese Gomes scored 76 goals in his first spell at Benfica; expectations were high, with crowds gathering to see him in training sessions.Nuno Gomes estreia-se perante adeptos encarnados Nuno Gomes débuts in front of fans http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/nuno-gomes-estreia-se-perante-adeptos-encarnados.html Record 17 August 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese He joined a depleted attack, which only had the new signing from Porto Miklós Fehér as option, as both Mantorras and Tomo Šokota were injured.Panorama clínico condiciona planeamento da nova época Clinical panorama complicates new season http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/panorama-clinico-condiciona-planeamento-da-nova-epoca.html 14 April 2016 Record 10 June 2002 Portuguese The back four was also strengthened, with Benfica bringing back Hélder after six seasons abroad and adding Ricardo Rocha, a young defender from Braga.A hipótese Hélder The Hélder hypothesis http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/a-hipotese-helder.html 24 July 2015 Record 21 August 2002 Portuguese The pre-season began on 9 July with a week of training before the club travelled to Switzerland on the 13th, where they played their first two games of the pre-season, against Étoile Carouge and Auxerre.E o sonho começou... And the dream has begun http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/e-o-sonho-comecou.html Record 9 July 2002Benfica já trabalha na Suíça Benfica is already in Switzerland http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-ja-trabalha-na-suica.html Record 13 July 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese After a game in Palermo with Inter Milan on 21 July, Benfica returned to Portugal the next day, meeting up with Sporting in the Superbola Trophy on the 28th.Inter-Benfica, 0-0: Fica a promessa Inter-Benfica, 0–0: The promise remains http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/inter-benfica-0-0-fica-a-promessa.html Record 22 July 2002 2 September 2015 PortugueseSporting-Benfica: Rivalidade para ver no estádio Sporting-Benfica: Rivalry to see in the stadium http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/sporting/detalhe/sporting-benfica-rivalidade-para-ver-no-estadio.html Record 26 July 2002 Portuguese With three more matches in early August, including one in the Guadiana Trophy, Benfica closed its season preparation with a match against European champions Real Madrid on 17 August, a week before the first official game.<ref>{{cite news|title=Benfica-Real Madrid, 2-3 (Zahovic 6{{}}, Argel 45, Miñambres 61)|url=http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/benfica-real-madrid-2-3-zahovic-6-argel-45-figo-11-miambres-61-portillo-80.html|work=Record|date=17 August 2002|access-date=2 September 2015|language=Portuguese}}</ref> August–October Benfica started the 2002–03 Primeira Liga campaign at home against Marítimo, scoring twice in the first half, leading to a 3–0 win.Benfica-Marítimo, 3-0: Meia hora de nível afoga madeirenses Benfica-Marítimo: Half hour of good display drowns the Madeira side http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=134183 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415214034/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=134183 2015-04-15 Record 25 August 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese The following Saturday, they played Beira-Mar away and won 2–0 after an early lead; according to Manuel Queiroz of Record, despite "dominating in the first half, [Benfica] suffered to retain the lead in the second, with the two nil only arriving right near the end".Beira Mar-Benfica, 0-2: Entrar em grande mas oscilar muito Beira-Mar-Benfica, 0–2: Enter in style but ending up swinging too much http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=134869 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415213514/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=134869 2015-04-15 Record 1 September 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese The club ended the month sharing first place with two other teams, but with a higher goal average than them. The team began September with a 3–2 away win against Moreirense; Fehér had a decisive influence, earning a penalty and scoring the winner in the 78th minute.Moreirense-Benfica, 2-3: Os pés de Simão e a mão de Ferreira Moreirense-Benfica, 2–3: The feet of Simão and the hand of Ferreira http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=136255 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415210922/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=136255 2015-04-15 Record 15 September 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese Benfica won their fourth consecutive game on 21 September, with a 3–1 win at home against União de Leiria.Tovar, Rui. p. 596 In the second half, Simão scored his fourth and fifth league goals, unlocking the game that was tied 1–1 at half-time.Benfica-U. Leiria, 3-1: Um cheirinho ao futebol dos bons velhos tempos Benfica-U.Leiria, 3–1: A smell of good old times http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=136913 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415210246/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=136913 2015-04-15 Record 22 September 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese They ended September with a visit to Estádio da Madeira to play Nacional.Tovar, Rui. p. 596 The game ended with a 0–1 loss; according to José Ribeiro writing for Record, "after two warnings in the previous two games, the inevitable happened. With known defensive weaknesses, Benfica was winning because of their players intelligence (Zahovič and Petit) and talent (Simão). Only yesterday, none of that worked, given that Peseiro read the game very well and found Benfica's problems ... ".Nacional-Benfica, 1-0: Benfica sem cérebro e com motor gripado Nacional-Benfica, 1–0: Benfica without brain and with a "seized engine" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=137640 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415214038/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=137640 2015-04-15 Record 29 September 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese Benfica hosted Vitória Setúbal on 5 October, dropping two points in a 1–1 draw, due to a "childish error, or better yet, a lack of sharpness of the back-four", in the words of Ricardo Tavares from Record.Benfica-V. Setúbal, 1-1: Defesa encarnada fica desfocada no retrato Benfica-V.Setúbal, 1–1: Benfica's defence looking bad in the portrait http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=138292 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415204052/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=138292 2015-04-15 Record 6 October 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese On 20 October, Benfica met Porto in Estádio das Antas for the Clássico.Tovar, Rui. p. 596 It was an intense match, with 3 ejections and 73 fouls. Porto won 2–1 because to António Tadeira, they "reacted better to playing outnumbered, while Benfica lost their focus when Paulo Costa sent off Éder and then Miguel".FC Porto-Benfica, 2-1: O trunfo da maturidade e um Benfica a perdoar FC Porto-Benfica, 2–1: The triumph of maturity and a forgiving Benfica http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=139713 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415204745/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=139713 2015-04-15 Record 21 October 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese Six days later, for the final game of the month, Benfica played Académica at home.Tovar, Rui. p. 596 The final score of 1–1 was the best possible, because Académica scored the first goal in the 86th minute, giving Benfica only a few minutes to level the game, which Carlitos did in the 90th minute.Benfica-Académica, 1-1: Várias formas de jogar ao salve-se quem puder Benfica-Académica, 1–1: Several ways to play the "save yourself" game http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=140335 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415205634/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=140335 2015-04-15 Record 27 October 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese Benfica ended the month in fifth place, having won only two of nine possible points.Tovar, Rui. p. 596 November–February At the beginning of November, Benfica headed to the Azores to play Santa Clara.Tovar, Rui. p. 596 They won 2–1 due to a double from Simão.S. Clara-Benfica, 1-2: Foi preciso Simão tirar dois coelhos da cartola S. Clara-Benfica, 1–2: Simão pulled two rabbits out of the hat http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=141215 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415205228/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=141215 15 April 2015 Record 4 November 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese dead A week later, the team played Paços de Ferreira in the Estádio da Luz.Tovar, Rui. p. 597 The game ended with a 7–0 win for Benfica; Antonio Tadeia writing for Record said the win "showed that Benfica it is alive and well in the league, even without two internationals, Simão and Petit".Benfica-P. Ferreira, 7-0: Festim de golos prova que há vida após Simão Benfica-P.Ferreira, 7–0: Party of goals show that is life without Simão http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=141888 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415213045/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=141888 15 April 2015 Record 11 November 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese dead On 16 November, Benfica played Varzim away, resulting in a 1–2 loss; Rui Dias wrote for Record that, Varzim "adjusted better to the windstorm night and to the soaking wet field ... taking the initiative in the search for the three points".Varzim-Benfica, 2-1: Relâmpagos de futebol no vendaval da Póvoa Varzim-Benfica, 2–1: Lightnings of football in a stormy night in Póvoa http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=142560 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415204646/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=142560 15 April 2015 Record 17 November 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese dead thumb|upright|José Antonio Camacho took over as manager in November. On 24 November, Benfica started the 2002–03 Taça de Portugal by playing Gondomar at home for the fourth round.Tovar, Rui. p. 600 A 10th-minute goal from Cilio knocked Benfica out of the competition.Benfica-Gondomar, 0-1: Nem árbitro nem relvado, faltou foi brio e vontade Benfica-Gondomar, 0–1: Not referee, not field, what lacked was will and sharpness http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/taca_portugal/interior.aspx?content_id=143343 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415211810/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/taca_portugal/interior.aspx?content_id=143343 15 April 2015 Record 25 November 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese dead Tinoco de Faria, the club vice-president, called the defeat "unacceptable";Tinoco de Faria: "Inaceitável para clube como o Benfica" Tonoco de Faria: "unacceptable for a club like Benfica" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/tinoco-de-faria-inaceitavel-para-clube-como-o-benfica.html Record 27 November 2002 Portuguese Jesualdo Ferreira was relieved of his duties the day after.Benfica anuncia saída de Jesualdo do cargo de treinador principal Benfica announces Jesualdo was relieve of duties http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=143424 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415204502/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=143424 15 April 2015 Record 25 November 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese dead Benfica appointed Fernando Chalana as caretaker until they could agree terms with José Antonio Camacho.Empresário de Camacho está confiante num acordo com Benfica Representative of Camacho is confident of an agreement with Benfica http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/empresario-de-camacho-esta-confiante-num-acordo-com-benfica.html Record 28 November 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese On the day Camacho arrived to sign with Benfica, Chalana led the team against Braga at home.Camacho: "Vou para ter sucesso" Camacho: "I will have success" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=143897 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415210140/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=143897 15 April 2015 Record 30 November 2002 Portuguese dead He moved Miguel to right-back and started Hélder instead of João Manuel Pinto; Benfica defeated the visitors by 3–0.Benfica-Sp. Braga, 3-0: O treinador na bancada e toda a gente a correr Benfica-Sp. Braga, 3–0: the manager in the stands and everybody running http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=143954 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415211704/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=143954 15 April 2015 Record 1 December 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese dead In the opening match of December, Benfica played Gil Vicente at home after rescheduling the game from 29 November to 4 December, because of an imminent players strike during the holidays.Internacionais recuperam na Luz Internationals recover in Da Luz http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/internacionais-recuperam-na-luz.html Record 22 November 2002 2 September 2015 PortugueseBraço-de-ferro iminente entre Liga de clubes e jogadores Imminent arm wrestling between league and players http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/2--liga/detalhe/braco-de-ferro-iminente-entre-liga-de-clubes-e-jogadores.html 14 April 2016 Record 27 November 2002 Portuguese They won that match 3–1 with two first-half goals; António Varela wrote that the unpredictability of Simão "unbalanced the opponent and the game"; Benfica climbed to second place before a match against Sporting.Benfica-Gil Vicente, 3-1: Vitória injecta ganas mas não desfaz dúvidas Benfica-Gil Vicente, 3–1: Win injects "ganas" but did not destroyed doubts http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=144390 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415204844/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=144390 15 April 2015 Record 5 December 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese dead On 7 December, Benfica played their last game in the 46-year-old Estádio de Alvalade against city rivals Sporting in the Lisbon derby.Tovar, Rui. p. 597 The game ended with a 2–0 win for Benfica, who controlled the game from the beginning; as José Manuel Delgado wrote, " ... the advantage of the visitors starting in the clear superiority of Tiago and Petit in the direct contend with Paulo Bento and Rui Bento, while Zahovic descended to guide the team ... ".Sporting-Benfica, 0-2: Benfica vestido de gala no seu adeus a Alvalade Sporting-Benfica, 0–2: Benfica dress in suit in the goodbye to Alvalade http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=144716 Record 8 December 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese bot: unknown https://web.archive.org/web/20150415214346/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=144716 15 April 2015 A week later, the team played Belenenses at home.Tovar, Rui. p. 597 Simão scored the sole goal of the game in the 55th minute, helping Camacho to a third consecutive win.Benfica-Belenenses, 1-0: Uma vitória com Paixão do Benfica "à Jesualdo" Benfica-Belenenses, 1–0: A win with passion, "Jesualdo way". http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=145452 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415210035/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=145452 15 April 2015 Record 15 December 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese dead During the last game of the month, Benfica played Boavista away, drawing 0–0; José Manuel Delgado at Record criticized the players of both teams for "showing little inspiration and inability to break away from the tight tactical requirements of the game".Boavista-Benfica, 0-0: Gota de futebol num oceano de faltas Boavista-Benfica, 0–0: A drop of football in a sea of fouls http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=146232 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415210318/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=146232 15 April 2015 Record 22 December 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese dead Early in January 2003, Benfica announced the signing of Brazilian midfielder Geovanni, on a loan deal from Barcelona until the end of the season.Geovanni na Luz até final da temporada Geovanni in Da Luz until the end of the season http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/geovanni-na-luz-ate-final-da-temporada.html Record 7 January 2003 2 September 2015 Portuguese On 11 January, the team played Vitória Guimarães away.Tovar, Rui. p. 597 The 1–1 draw after 90 minutes was a consequence of the constant interruptions for a large number of fouls signalled by the referee.V. Guimarães-Benfica, 1-1: Árbitro pouco valente em jogo de barba rija V. Guimarães-Benfica, 1–1: Referee without nerves to rough game http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=148039 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415205016/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=148039 15 April 2015 Record 12 January 2003 2 September 2015 Portuguese dead In the stands, the problematic behaviour of the Benfica supporters group No Name Boys caused the governing body of the Portuguese league to punish both clubs by closing their stadiums for one game each.Benfica corta relações com o V. Guimarães Benfica cuts relations with V. Guimarães http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/v--guimaraes/detalhe/benfica-corta-relacoes-com-o-v-guimaraes.html Record 13 January 2003 2 September 2015 PortugueseLuz e Felgueiras interditados por um jogo Luz and Felgueiras closed for one game http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/v--guimaraes/detalhe/luz-e-felgueiras-interditados-por-um-jogo.html Record 14 January 2003 2 September 2015 Portuguese On the following Sunday, Benfica visited the Estádio dos Barreiros for a game against Marítimo, which Benfica won 2–1 after an individual effort from Nuno Gomes in the 74th minute.Tovar, Rui. p. 598 It was the first win there since 1994–95.Marítimo-Benfica, 1-2: Foi o "Benficamacho" que "matou o borrego" Marítimo-Benfica, 1–2: It was a "Benficamacho" who killed the string of bad results http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=148787 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415214520/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=148787 15 April 2015 Record 19 January 2003 2 September 2015 Portuguese dead After selecting the Estádio Municipal Dr. Alves Vieira in Torres Novas to replace Estádio da Luz,Torres Novas confirmada como alternativa à Luz Torres Novas confirmed as alternative to Da Luz http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/torres-novas-confirmada-como-alternativa-a-luz.html Record 16 January 2003 2 September 2015 Portuguese Benfica hosted Beira-Mar on 26 January, winning 1–0 with a goal from Geovanni.Benfica-Beira-Mar, 1–0: Camacho leu bem o jogo e ainda salvou os pontos Benfica-Beira-Mar, 1–0: Camacho read the game well and saved the points http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=149692 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415204749/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=149692 15 April 2015 Record 27 January 2003 2 September 2015 Portuguese dead Three days later, the team played the second friendly of the month after a 1–1 draw against Ajax a week before. During the game, intended to bring people to Da Luz, Benfica lost 0–1 to Barcelona.Particulares com Ajax e Barcelona Friendlies with Ajax and Barcelona http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/particulares-com-ajax-e-barcelona.html Record 15 January 2003 2 September 2015 Portuguese On 1 February, Benfica played Moreirense at home, drawing 1–1; Rui Dias wrote that the team's overconfidence was the main reason for the draw because they were "unsettled by the lack of space ... they allowed the clock to run, certain a goal would arrive, soon or later".Benfica-Moreirense, 1-1: Um corpo desarticulado na folga da inspiração Benfica-Moreirense, 1–1: A disconnected body in the day off inspiration http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=150558 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415220355/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=150558 15 April 2015 Record 4 February 2003 2 September 2015 Portuguese dead On 8 February, Benfica visited the Estádio Municipal da Marinha Grande to play União de Leiria.Tovar, Rui. p. 598 The final score, 3–0 to Benfica, was the biggest in the Camacho era; António Tadeia, writing for Record, complimented the team for the "more pleasing performance, after the very poor display against Moreirense".U. Leiria-Benfica, 0-3: Meio jogo com alegria e meio a viver dos juros U. Leiria-Benfica, 0–3: Half a game of joy, and half leaving of interest http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=151059 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415221755/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=151059 15 April 2015 Record 9 February 2003 2 September 2015 Portuguese dead The following Sunday, Benfica played Nacional at home.Tovar, Rui. p. 598 According to Rui Dias' match analysis in Record, the team strong first half " .. left the feeling that two goals were not enough in such a display of power ... ", allowing them to manage the game in the second half, ensuring a 2–0 win and reducing the distance to Porto to 10 points.Benfica-Nacional, 2-0: A noite da reconciliação durou até ao intervalo Benfica-Nacional, 2–0: The night of reconciliation lasted until the break http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=151921 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415221725/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=151921 15 April 2015 Record 17 February 2003 2 September 2015 Portuguese dead Benfica won their third consecutive match on 22 February; a 6–2 away win against Vitória Setúbal.Tovar, Rui. p. 598 The opponents took an early lead in the 18th minute when Pascal scored a goal, and doubled their advantage five minutes later; however, in a strong second half, Benfica overturned the game. Simão scored a hat-trick, aided by Tiago and Tomo Šokota, who also scored goals.V. Setúbal-Benfica, 2-6: Uma 2ª parte demolidora só podia ter um bom fim V. Setúbal-Benfica: A demolish second half, could only have a good end http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=152569 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415224544/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=152569 15 April 2015 Record 23 February 2003 2 September 2015 Portuguese dead March–June On 4 March, Benfica played Porto on the last Clássico to be held at the Estádio da Luz.Tovar, Rui. p. 598 Porto won 1–0 through Deco's goal, in a match that Manuel Queiroz at Record defined as " ... ending the last doubts of who is the future champion and who is the best team in the league, defeating Camacho's Benfica for the first time ... "Benfica-FC Porto, 0-1: FC Porto foi à Luz tirar as últimas dúvidas Benfica-FC Porto, 0–1: FC Porto went to Da Luz to take the last doubts http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=153564 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415224002/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=153564 2015-04-15 Record 5 March 2003 2 September 2015 Portuguese Benfica rebounded with an away win against Académica on 15 March, beating them 4–1 in the Municipal José Bento Pessoa in Figueira da Foz.Académica-Benfica, 1-4: O passeio até à Figueira de uma equipa de direita Académica-Benfica, 1–4: The trip to Figueira from a right-sided team http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=154722 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415223911/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=154722 2015-04-15 Record 16 March 2003 2 September 2015 Portuguese A week later, Benfica had its last game on the old Estádio da Luz before the 49-year-old stadium's demolition, playing against Santa Clara.Tovar, Rui. p. 598"Monumental Adeus" permite receita recorde "Monumental goodbye" allows record turnover http://www.record.xl.pt/arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=155067 https://web.archive.org/web/20140108090655/http://www.record.xl.pt/arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=155067 2014-01-08 Record.pt Portuguese 2 September 2015 20 March 2003 The match ended in a 1–0 win for Benfica, but António Tadeia described the performance as "colourless".Benfica-S. Clara, 1-0: A catedral merecia adeus mais inspirado Benfica-S. Clara, 1–0: The Cathedral deserved a better goodbye http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=155296 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415221244/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=155296 2015-04-15 Record 23 March 2003 2 September 2015 Portuguese On 5 April, April Benfica played at Estádio da Mata Real against Paços de Ferreira.Tovar, Rui. p. 598 With three goals in the first half-hour, Benfica secured the lead until the end to gain three points in a 3–1 win.P. Ferreira-Benfica, 1-3: Nuno Golos decidiu enquanto houve jogo P.Ferreira-Benfica, 1–3: Nuno Golos decided when there was still game http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=156610 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415220753/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=156610 2015-04-15 Record 6 April 2003 2 September 2015 Portuguese With the league on international break, Benfica played two friendlies abroad; one against Luxembourg's F91 Dudelange and another against Paris Saint-Germain.Camacho: "Defender prestígio" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/camacho-defender-prestigio.html Record 12 April 2003 2 September 2015 Portuguese They resumed their league campaign on 21 April, hosting home games at the Estádio Nacional in Oeiras where they met Varzim.Tovar, Rui. p. 599 Benfica won 2–1; and according to António Magalhães writing for Record'', they "wasted a excessive number of opportunities to score".Benfica-Varzim, 2-1: A noite em que a águia sofreu de vertigens Benfica-Varzim, 2–1: The night in which the eagle suffered from vertigo http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=158268 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415220759/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=158268 2015-04-15 Record 22 April 2003 2 September 2015 Portuguese On the following Saturday, Benfica played away to Braga at the Estádio Primeiro de Maio.Tovar, Rui. p. 599 By winning 3–1, they opened an 11-point gap above third-place Sporting.Sp. Braga-Benfica, 1-3: Cenário de facilidades com um final explosivo Sp. Braga-Benfica, 1–3: Scenery of easiness with an explosive ending http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=158802 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415223850/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=158802 2015-04-15 Record 27 April 2003 2 September 2015 Portuguese 27% right "Even with adversities on the bench, Benfica attained the great objective of the season; the return to European competitions through the big door – the UEFA Champions League. Against a superior Porto, and with the bizarre elimination at home in the Taça de Portugal, Benfica soon focus on the battle for the second place against Sporting. With three match days to go, the established goal is secured..." — Rui Miguel Tovar on the season eventsTovar, Rui. p. 595 On 3 May, Benfica met Sporting for the second Lisbon derby of the season.Tovar, Rui. p. 599 In the words of António Tadeia, the visitors took on an approach of "ignoring the midfield ... and abusing of the long ball", inflicting a 1–2 loss upon Benfica.Benfica-Sporting, 1-2: Comandos de Bölöni estragam festa à águia Benfica-Sporting, 1–2: Bölöni orders ruin party to Benfica http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=159547 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415215221/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=159547 2015-04-15 Record 4 May 2003 2 September 2015 Portuguese A week later, Benfica defeated Belenenses in Restelo, securing the second place in the league with a 4–2 victory and the associated berth to the third qualifying round of the 2003–04 UEFA Champions League.Belenenses-Benfica, 2-4: Uma vitória tranquila ao ritmo das emoções Belenenses-Benfica, 2–4: An easy win on the rhythm of emotions http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=160383 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415223919/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=160383 2015-04-15 Record 11 May 2003 2 September 2015 Portuguese On 18 May, Benfica played Boavista at home.Tovar, Rui. p. 599 Camacho changed several players of the starting eleven, but the match ended in a 1–1 draw.Benfica-Boavista, 1-1: Estão à vista de todos as razões para o tabu Benfica-Boavista, 1–1: It is in plain view the reasons of the tabu http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=161244 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415223845/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=161244 2015-04-15 Record 19 May 2003 2 September 2015 Portuguese Benfica closed the month with a 2–0 away win against Gil Vicente in Adelino Ribeiro Novo; Rui Dias wrote that Benfica showed "professionalism, despite having nothing to fight for".Gil Vicente-Benfica, 0-2: Satisfações à família em hora de despedida Gil Vicente-Benfica, 0–2: Satisfactions to the family in the hour of goodbyes http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=162023 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415220802/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=162023 2015-04-15 Record 26 May 2003 2 September 2015 Portuguese Benfica played their last game of the season on 1 June at home against Vitória Guimarães,Tovar, Rui. p. 599 winning 4–0; Féher scored a hat-trick.Benfica-V. Guimarães, 4-0: Toda a fé de Simão nas botas de Fehér Benfica-V. Guimarães, 4–0: Every faith of Simão in the boots of Fehér http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=162747 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415221602/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=162747 2015-04-15 Record 2 June 2003 2 September 2015 Portuguese Benfica finished in second place after the 34-game season with 23 wins, six draws and five losses for a total of 75 points. They scored 74 goals, the most in the league, and conceded 27, the second-lowest league-wide. Simão was the joint highest scorer in the Primeira Liga, with 18 goals, equal to Beira-Mar's Faye Fary; the latter took the Bola de Prata award due to having played fewer games.Simão: "Morri na praia" Simão: "I died on the beach" http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/simao-morri-na-praia.html Record 2 June 2003 2 September 2015 Portuguese 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 24 August 2002 1 June 2003 34 23 6 5 74 27 yes Tovar, Rui. p. 601 Taça de Portugal 24 November 2002 24 November 2002 1 0 0 1 0 1 yes Tovar, Rui. p. 601 Total 35 23 6 6 74 28 yes Primeira Liga 2002–03 Primeira Liga League table BEN Results by round table b Round Ground H/A/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/A/H/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H Result W/W/W/W/L/D/L/D/W/W/L/W/W/W/D/W/D/W/W/D/W/W/W/L/W/W/W/W/W/L/W/D/W/W Position 1/1/1/1/2/2/3/5/3/2/3/3/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2 Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss 1st 2nd 3rd red1 FootballPortugal Matches 1 24 August 2002 21:15 Benfica 3–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400010108 Maritimo Zahovič 35 Tiago 43 Simão 80 pen. Ezequias 22 79 Lisbon Estádio da Luz António Costa W 2 31 August 2002 21:15 Beira Mar 0–2 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400010209 Benfica Argel 8 Simão 92 pen. Aveiro Estádio Mário Duarte Paulo Costa W 3 14 September 2002 18:00 Moreirense 2–3 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400010309 Benfica Demétrius 16 Armando Silva 42 João Duarte 2 45 66 Nuno Gomes 3 Simão 67 pen. Fehér 78 Braga Estádio 1º de Maio João Ferreira W 4 21 September 2002 21:00 Benfica 3–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400010409 União Leiria Nuno Gomes 23 Simão 55 pen. 88 Márcio Mixirica 41 Renato 2 27 51 Lisbon Estádio da Luz Isidoro Rodrigues W 5 28 September 2002 21:00 Nacional 1–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400010508 Benfica Serginho 62 Funchal Estádio da Madeira Olegário Benquerença L 6 5 October 2002 21:00 Benfica 1–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400010608 Vitória Setúbal Petit 71 Jorginho 85 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 35,500 Paulo Baptista D 7 20 October 2002 21:15 Porto 2–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400010707 Benfica Éder Bonfim 20 o.g. Jorge Costa 2 25 39 Deco 71 Tiago 4 Éder Bonfim 2 60 71 Miguel 2 74 75 Porto Estádio das Antas 47,000 Paulo Costa L 8 26 October 2002 18:00 Benfica 1–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400010807 Académica Fehér 0 89 Carlitos 90 Xano 86 Lisbon Estádio da Luz Paulo Pereira D 9 3 November 2002 19:00 Santa Clara 1–2 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400010906 Benfica João Pedro 14 Simão 42 71 Ponta Delgada Estádio de São Miguel 14,000 Jacinto Paixão W 10 10 November 2002 19:00 Benfica 7–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400011006 Paços de Ferreira Tiago 18 42 Roger 30 Nuno Gomes 60 João Manuel Pinto 70Mantorras 77 90+5 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 40,000 Martins dos Santos W 11 16 November 2002 20:30 Varzim 2–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400011105 Benfica Gilmar 37 Quim Berto 57 pen. Simão 39 pen. 2 13 59 Póvoa de Varzim Estádio do Varzim Sport Club Lucílio Baptista L 12 30 November 2002 17:00 Benfica 3–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400011205 Braga Tiago 18 Mantorras 40 Simão 78 Lisbon Estádio da Luz Paulo Baptista W 16 4 December 2002 19:00 Benfica 3–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400011603 Gil Vicente Nuno Gomes 20 Tiago 34 Petit89 Duah 11 Rui Guerreiro 2 16 33 Lisbon Estádio da Luz Elmano Santos W 13 7 December 2002 21:30 Sporting 0–2 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400011304 Benfica Quaresma 0 63 Zahovič 15 Tiago 42 Petit 2 55 63 Lisbon Estádio de Alvalade Paulo Paraty W 14 14 December 2002 19:30 Benfica 1–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400011404 Belenenses Simão 55 pen. Ludemar 2 27 36 Marco Paulo 2 53 55 Lisbon Estádio da Luz Bruno Paixão W 15 21 December 2002 20:45 Boavista 0–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400011503 Benfica Porto Estádio do Bessa 10,000 António Costa D 17 11 January 2003 19:00 Vitória Guimarães 1–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400011702 Benfica Adriano Bessa 49 Zahovič 59 Felgueiras Dr. Machado de Matos 7,000 João Ferreira D 18 18 January 2003 21:15 Maritimo 1–2 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400011808 Benfica Van der Gaag 59 Hélder 55 Nuno Gomes 74 Funchal Estádio dos Barreiros 10,000 Paulo Costa W 19 26 January 2003 19:30 Benfica 1–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400011909 Beira Mar Geovanni 56 Torres Novas Municipal Dr. Alves Vieira 10,000 Lucílio Baptista W 20 3 February 2003 20:30 Benfica 1–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400012009 Moreirense Simão 79 Agostinho 56 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 10,000 Elmano Santos D 21 8 February 2003 20:30 União Leiria 0–3 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400012109 Benfica Nuno Gomes 14 Tiago 44 53 Marinha Grande Estádio Municipal da Marinha Grande 8,000 Pedro Proença W 22 16 February 2003 20:00 Benfica 2–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400012208 Nacional Zahovič 24 28 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 22,000 Jorge Sousa W 23 22 February 2003 20:00 Vitória Setúbal 2–6 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400012308 Benfica Pascal 18 Rui Miguel 23 Simão 44 70 pen. 90+4 Carlos 61 o.g. Tiago 63 Šokota 80 Setúbal Estádio do Bonfim 10,000 Mário Mendes W 24 4 March 2003 21:00 Benfica 0–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400012407 Porto Ricardo Rocha 0 70 Deco 36 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 54,000 António Costa L 25 15 March 2003 20:30 Académica 1–4 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400012507 Benfica Dário 55 Armando Sá 11 Simão 18 Miguel 45 João Manuel Pinto 90 Figueira da Foz Estádio Municipal José Bento Pessoa Paulo Paraty W 26 22 March 2003 19:00 Benfica 1–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400012606 Santa Clara Simão 62 pen. Lisbon Estádio da Luz 55,000 Olegário Benquerença W 27 5 April 2003 20:30 Paços de Ferreira 1–3 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400012706 Benfica Renato Queirós 39 Cadú 0 65 Beto 0 79 Nuno Gomes 10 28 Simão 20 pen. Hélder 2 3 76 Paços de Ferreira Estádio da Mata Real 5,200 Paulo Baptista W 28 21 April 2003 19:00 Benfica 2–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400012805 Varzim Argel 42 Tiago66 Petit 2 73 73 Rui Baião 55 Lisbon Estádio Nacional Carlos Xistra W 29 26 April 2003 20:30 Braga 1–3 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400012905 Benfica Barroso 11 Geovanni 6 Zahovič 24 Nuno Gomes64 Braga Estádio Primeiro de Maio 10,000 Paulo Costa W 30 3 May 2003 20:00 Benfica 1–2 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400013004 Sporting Šokota 73 Zahovič 0 78 Ricardo Quaresma 10 João Vieira Pinto33 0 78 Lisbon Estádio Nacional 24,000 António Costa L 31 10 May 2003 20:30 Belenenses 2–4 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400013104 Benfica Verona 44 Antchouet 77 Hélder 17 Geovanni 19 Šokota 56 Tiago 66 2 49 83 Lisbon Estádio do Restelo 12,000 Elmano Santos W 32 18 May 2003 20:00 Benfica 1–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400013203 Boavista Šokota 38 Pedrosa 33 Lisbon Estádio Nacional João Vilas Boas D 33 25 May 2003 20:30 Gil Vicente 0–2 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200315400013303 Benfica Simão 41 Roger 59 Barcelos Estádio Adelino Ribeiro Novo 8,000 Pedro Henriques W 34 1 June 2003 20:00 Benfica 4–0 March 2026 Vitória Guimarães Fehér 15 43 76 Tiago 41 Cléber 2 47 23 Lisbon Estádio Nacional 10,000 Martins dos Santos W Taça de Portugal 2002–03 Taça de Portugal Fourth Rd Fourth round 24 November 2002 18:00 Benfica 0–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=2003154500196240 Gondomar Cilio 10 Paulinho 2 72 81 Lisbon Estádio da Luz António Taia L Friendlies 2002 07 14 y 19:30 CET (UTC+01) Étoile Carouge 0–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20141010194102/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=130254 Benfica Anderson Luiz 83 Stade de Genève Geneva, Switzerland W 2002 07 18 y 19:30 CET (UTC+01) Auxerre 0–0 https://web.archive.org/web/20141010194109/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=130520 Benfica Stade Municipal Yverdon, Switzerland Nicole Petignat D 2002 07 21 y 19:30 CET (UTC+01) Inter Milan 0–0 https://web.archive.org/web/20141010194005/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=131016 Benfica Stadio Renzo Barbera Palermo, Italy D 2002 07 28 y 19:30 CET (UTC+01) Superbola Superbola Trophy Sporting 0–0 https://web.archive.org/web/20141010194136/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/interior.aspx?content_id=131572 Benfica Estádio de Alvalade Lisbon, Portugal 12,000 D 2002 08 3 y 19:30 CET (UTC+01) Benfica 1–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20141010194052/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=132285 Grémio Zahovič 18 pen. Luís Mário 6 Estádio da Luz Lisbon, Portugal 50,000 D 2002 08 7 y 19:30 CET (UTC+01) Guadiana Trophy Benfica 2–1 March 2026 Vitória de Setúbal Roger 25 47 Meyong 86 Complexo Desportivo de Vila Real Santo António, Vila Real Santo António, Portugal 15,000 W 2002 08 10 y 19:30 CET (UTC+01) Benfica 0–2 https://web.archive.org/web/20141010194105/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=132942 Celta de Vigo Kaviedes 69 Cáceres 90 Estádio do Rio Ave FC Vila do Conde, Portugal L 2002 08 17 y 19:30 CET (UTC+01) Benfica 2–3 https://web.archive.org/web/20141010194055/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=133526 Real Madrid Zahovič 6 Argel 45 Figo 11 Miñambres 60 Portillo 81 Estádio da Luz Lisbon, Portugal Vítor Pereira L 2003 01 23 y 19:30 CET (UTC+01) Benfica 1–1 http://serbenfiquista.com/artigo/sl-benfica-1-1-ajax-um-bom-teste-para-ambas-equipas Ajax Ricardo Rocha 71 Ibrahimović 87 Estádio da Luz Lisbon, Portugal D 2003 01 29 y 19:30 CET (UTC+01) Benfica 0–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20141010194140/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=150072 Barcelona Mendieta 6 Estádio da Luz Lisbon, Portugal L 2003 04 12 y 19:30 CET (UTC+01) Dudelange 0–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415220850/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=157329 Benfica Šokota 2 Stade Jos Nosbaum Dudelange, Luxembourg W 2003 04 15 y 19:30 CET (UTC+01) Paris Saint-Germain 1–1 6–5 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415215743/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=157645 Benfica Alioune Touré 11 Zahovič 17 Parc des Princes Paris, France D Player statistics The squad for the season consisted of the players listed in the tables below, as well as managers Jesualdo Ferreira and José António Camacho. Ljubinko Drulović took over the captaincy from Robert Enke.Tovar, Rui. p. 595Tovar, Rui. p. 601March 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 2002–03 season via transfer, with more details in the following section. Primeira Liga Taça de Portugal 1 POR José Moreira GK 31 -26 0 0 2 MOZ Armando Sá DF 15 1 1 0 3 BRA Argel DF 28 2 0 0 4 POR Paulo Cabral DF 3 0 1 0 5‡ BRA Cristiano Roland DF 14 0 0 0 6‡ POR Emílio Peixe MF 2 0 0 0 7 SWE Anders Andersson MF 16 0 1 0 8 BRA Roger MF 13 2 1 0 9 ANG Mantorras FW 9 3 1 0 10 SLO Zahovič MF 29 6 1 0 11 SCG Ljubinko Drulović MF 19 0 1 0 12 ARG Carlos Bossio GK 3 -1 0 0 14 POR Ednilson MF 8 0 0 0 15‡ BRA Geovanni MF 17 3 0 0 16 POR João Manuel Pinto DF 22 2 1 0 18 POR Carlitos MF 8 1 0 0 20 POR Simão Sabrosa MF 33 18 0 0 21‡ POR Nuno Gomes FW 28 9 1 0 22 POR Luís Andrade MF 7 0 1 0 23 POR Miguel Monteiro DF 29 1 0 0 24 POR Nuno Santos GK 0 0 1 -1 25 CRO Šokota FW 13 4 0 0 26‡ POR Petit MF 25 2 1 0 27‡ BRA Éder Bonfim DF 5 0 0 0 29‡ HUN Fehér FW 17 4 1 0 30 POR Tiago Mendes MF 31 13 0 0 32‡ POR Hélder Cristóvão DF 22 2 1 0 33‡ POR Ricardo Rocha DF 27 0 0 0 39 POR Hélio Pinto MF 0 0 0 0 55 POR Eduardo Simões DF 1 0 0 0 |} Transfers In Entry date Position Player From club Fee Ref12 June 2002 FW Anderson Luiz AlvercaUndisclosedAcordo por Anderson Agreement over Anderson http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=126805 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415221558/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=126805 2015-04-15 Record 12 June 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese1 July 2002 CB Ricardo Rocha BragaUndisclosedRicardo Rocha: "Vou fazer tudo para ser titular" Ricardo Rocha: "I will make everything to be a starter" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=128615 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415224034/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=128615 2015-04-15 Record 1 July 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese1 July 2002 CM Emílio Peixe PortoFree11 July 2002 FW Fehér PortoFreeMiki Fehér no Benfica Miki Féher at Benfica http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=129688 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415223905/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=129688 2015-04-15 Record 10 July 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese18 July 2002 LB Cristiano Roland Beira-MarUndisclosed Opção sobre jogadores do Beira-Mar Option over Beira-Mar players http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=130531 https://web.archive.org/web/20150630074257/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=130531 2015-06-30 Record 18 July 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese20 July 2002 DM Petit BoavistaUndisclosed Boavista continua a deter 50 por cento do passe de Petit Boavista still retains 50% of Petit http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=130806 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415224651/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=130806 2015-04-15 Record 20 July 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese24 July 2002 CB Hélder Cristóvão Deportivo de La CoruñaFreeSAD confirma Hélder SAD confirms Hélder http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=131303 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415224141/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=131303 2015-04-15 Record 25 July 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese3 August 2002 FW Nuno Gomes Free agentFreehttps://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/2172187.stm Benfica sign Gomes BBC Sport 4 August 2002 20 June 2024https://maisfutebol.iol.pt/geral/03-08-2002/nuno-gomes-ja-e-jogador-do-benfica Nuno Gomes já é jogador do Benfica Nuno Gomes is already a Benfica player Portuguese Maisfutebol 3 August 2002 20 June 2024 In by loan Date from Position Player To club Date to Ref11 July 2002 RB Éder Bonfim Grêmio Inhumense30 June 2003Éder foi a grande surpresa Èder was the big surprise http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=129796 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415224244/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=129796 2015-04-15 Record 11 July 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese8 January 2003 RW Geovanni Barcelona30 June 2003Geovanni já treina Geovanni already practises http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=147757 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415223857/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=147757 2015-04-15 Record 9 January 2003 2 September 2015 Portuguese Out Exit date Position Player To club Fee Ref16 May 2002 LB Júlio César Real MadridLoan end16 May 2002 LB Emanuele Pesaresi LazioLoan endJúlio César e Pesaresi de saída Júlio César and Pesaresi leaving http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=123606 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415223902/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=123606 2015-04-15 Record 16 May 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese29 May 2002 CM Maniche PortoFreePedro Emanuel, Maniche e Paulo Ferreira apresentados Pedro Emanuel, Maniche and Paulo Ferreira presented http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/fc-porto/detalhe/pedro-emanuel-maniche-e-paulo-ferreira-apresentados.html Record 29 May 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese1 June 2002 ST Edgaras Jankauskas Real SociedadLoan endFC Porto contrata Jankauskas FC Porto signs Jankaukas http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=125434 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415220400/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=125434 2015-04-15 Record 1 June 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese4 June 2002 GK Robert Enke BarcelonaFreeEnke assinou pelo Barcelona Enke signs with Barcelona http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=125765 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415223923/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=125765 2015-04-15 Record 4 June 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese13 June 2002 DM Ricardo Esteves NacionalFreeRicardo Esteves assinou Ricardo Esteves signed http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Nacional/interior.aspx?content_id=126873 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415221002/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Nacional/interior.aspx?content_id=126873 2015-04-15 Record 13 June 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese20 June 2002 GK Paulo Lopes SalgueirosFreePaulo Lopes: "Impor-me de uma vez por todas" Paulo Lopes: "Breakthrough once and for all" http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=127625 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415221606/http://www.record.xl.pt/Arquivo/interior.aspx?content_id=127625 2015-04-15 Record 20 June 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese23 June 2002 CB Marco Caneira Inter MilanLoan endMarco Caneira está indefinido Caneira is indifined http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=127890 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415221144/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=127890 2015-04-15 Record 23 June 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese18 July 2002 RB Toni Beira-MarFree18 July 2002 LB Diogo Luís Beira-MarFree10 July 2002 FB Quim Berto VarzimFreeQuim Berto, Jorge Ribeiro, Rui Baião e Pepa reforçam poveiros Quim Berto, Jorge Ribeiro, Rui Baião and Pepa strengthened Poveiros http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/nacional/interior.aspx?content_id=129731 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415220426/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/nacional/interior.aspx?content_id=129731 2015-04-15 Record 10 July 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese10 July 2002 LB Jorge Ribeiro VarzimFree10 July 2002 FW Pepa VarzimFree10 July 2002 CM Rui Baião VarzimFree23 September 2002 DM Paulo Madeira FluminenseFreeBenfica aceita rescisão com Paulo Madeira Benfica accepts termination of Paulo Madeira http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=137055 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415221831/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=137055 2015-04-15 Record 23 September 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese Out by loan Date from Position Player To club Date to Ref28 July 2002 CM Bruno Aguiar Alverca30 June 2003Alverca-V. Setúbal: Sem força ofensiva e a errar na defesa Alverca-V.Setúbal: Without offensive power and erroring in the defence http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/interior.aspx?content_id=131589 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415215138/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/interior.aspx?content_id=131589 2015-04-15 Record 28 July 2002 2 September 2015 The midfielder Bruno Aguiar, loaned by Benfica Portuguese2 August 2002 CB Geraldo Alves Gil Vicente30 June 2003Geraldo assina hoje Geraldo signs today http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/gil_vicente/interior.aspx?content_id=132114 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415221834/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/gil_vicente/interior.aspx?content_id=132114 2015-04-15 Record 2 August 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese14 August 2002 DM Fernando Aguiar Leiria30 June 2003U. Leiria quer Fernando Aguiar U.Leiria wants Fernando Aguiar http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=133118 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415224648/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=133118 2015-04-15 Record 14 August 2002 2 September 2015 Portuguese14 August 2002 RB Ivan Dudić Rad30 June 200329 August 2002 FW Anderson Luiz Moreirense30 June 2003Anderson Luis (ex-Benfica) reforça Moreirense Anderson Luis (ex-Benfica) reinforces Moreirense http://www.guimaraesdigital.com/index.php/informacao/desporto/2199-23969 19 May 2018 Guimarães Digital 29 August 2002 Portuguese21 January 2003 RB Éder Bonfim Estrela da Amadora30 June 2003Éder cedido ao E. Amadora Èder loaned to E.Amadora http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/eder-cedido-ao-e-amadora.html Record 21 January 2003 2 September 2015 Portuguese1 February 2003 ST André Neles Internacional31 December 2003André sonha com o Benfica André dreams of Benfica http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=158672 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415225005/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=158672 2015-04-15 Record 26 April 2003 2 September 2015 Portuguese References Bibliography Tovar Rui Miguel Almanaque do Benfica Benfica Almanac Lua de Papel Portugal 2012 978-989-23-2087-8 Category:S.L. Benfica seasons Benfica