2003–04 S.L. Benfica season

January 2015 Benfica 2003–04 President Manuel Vilarinho(until 2 November 2003)Luís Filipe Vieira Head coach José Antonio Camacho Estádio Nacional(until 19 October 2003)Estádio da Luz Primeira Liga 2nd Taça de Portugal Winners UEFA Champions League Third qualifying round UEFA Cup Fourth round Simão (12) Simão (15) 65,000 v Sporting CP(4 January 2004) 8,000 v Vitória de Guimarães(23 August 2003) 3 goal difference in 5 matches 2 goal difference in 3 matches _whiteborder _benfica0405H _whiteborder FF0000 FF0000 FF0000 FFFFFF 000000 _benfica0405A FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FF0000 2002–03 2004–05 The 2003–04 season was Sport Lisboa e Benfica's 100th season in existence and the club's 70th consecutive season in the top flight of Portuguese football. It ran from 1 July 2003 to 30 June 2004. Benfica competed domestically in the Primeira Liga and the Taça de Portugal. The club also participated in the UEFA Champions League as a result of finishing second in the Primeira Liga in the previous season. After José Antonio Camacho led Benfica to second place, the club offered him a new two-year contract as manager in June. As a condition to renewing the contract, Camacho requested that the club sign more established players, but budget restraints allowed for limited investment. After several unsuccessful player bids, Benfica added Luisão to the squad and re-signed Geovanni in August. Because their second-place finish only granted a berth in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League, Benfica had to play Lazio for a spot in the group stage. They lost both legs and were relegated to the UEFA Cup. Domestically, Benfica began the league campaign with five points in four games, losing ground in the league race. They improved in subsequent games, but dropped points two more times, including at the official opening of the new Estádio da Luz. January was a difficult month for Benfica as they lost the Lisbon derby with Sporting, and on 25 January witnessed the death of club player—Miklós Fehér—in the middle of a game. In February and March, the team fluctuated between winning and losing streaks, including knocking out Rosenborg and losing to Inter Milan in the UEFA Cup. In the final two months, Benfica unexpectedly recovered six points against Sporting, overtaking them to finish second and qualify for the 2004–05 UEFA Champions League. The club also reached the Portuguese Cup final for the first time in seven years. Benfica beat Porto in extra-time to win their 24th Cup, which they dedicated to Fehér. Season summary Pre-season In the aftermath of their best league finish since 1997–98, Benfica negotiated a one-year extension to Camacho's contract, which had been set to expire on 30 June.Ataque ao mercado Offensive in the transfer market http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=164125 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003192341/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=164125 3 October 2015 22 September 2015 Record 14 June 2003 Portuguese dead As a condition to agreeing to stay, he wanted several problems related to the technical staff, training fields and signings to be solved.Camacho adia desejo de Vieira Camacho postpones Vieira wishes http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=164466 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003193824/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=164466 3 October 2015 22 September 2015 Record 18 June 2003 Portuguese dead On 23 June, Camacho agreed to remain as manager, with Pepe Carcelén and Álvaro Magalhães assisting him.Álvaro: "Aceitei ser adjunto porque Camacho é de nível mundial" Àlvaro:" I agree to assist Camacho because he is world-class" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=167090 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003232447/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=167090 3 October 2015 22 September 2015 Record 12 July 2003 Portuguese dead In his presentation, he confessed that the club's limited finances would make it harder to sign players; he also said that Benfica would give their best but did not expect to dethrone Porto.Camacho: "Só prometo trabalho" Camacho: "I only promise work" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=164964 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003195705/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=164964 3 October 2015 22 September 2015 Record 23 June 2003 Portuguese dead Benfica inquired after Helton, and Ricardo to compete with José Moreira for the goalkeeper position.Helton e Ricardo lutam pela baliza do Benfica Helton or Ricardo for the keepers position at Benfica http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=164391 https://web.archive.org/web/20151004001510/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=164391 4 October 2015 22 September 2015 Record 17 June 2003 Portuguese dead Over the course of two weeks, the club negotiated unsuccessfully with the latter and ultimately chose to stay with Moreira.Último esforço por Ricardo Last effort for Ricardo http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=166461 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003200948/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=166461 3 October 2015 22 September 2015 Record 7 July 2003 Portuguese dead Benfica e Ricardo reaproximam-se Benfica and Ricardo restarted negotiating again http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=167467 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003205638/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=167467 3 October 2015 22 September 2015 Record 16 July 2003 Portuguese dead The club also looked into strengthen their options at centre and at left-back, negotiating unsuccessfully with Ânderson Polga, Atouba and Júnior.Polga: "Fui de novo contactado" Polga: "I was contacted again" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=163656 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003211502/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=163656 3 October 2015 22 September 2015 Record 10 June 2003 Portuguese dead Ricardo em Alvalade http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/nacional/interior.aspx?content_id=167971 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003211508/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/nacional/interior.aspx?content_id=167971 3 October 2015 22 September 2015 Record 21 July 2003 Portuguese dead Atouba vai ficar no Basileia Atouba will stay in Basel http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=169558 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003221727/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=169558 3 October 2015 22 September 2015 Record 5 August 2003 Portuguese dead É tão bom, não foi? Is so good, isn't? http://www.record.xl.pt/arquivo/detalhe/e-tao-bom-nao-foi-168962.html https://web.archive.org/web/20151003221648/http://www.record.xl.pt/arquivo/detalhe/e-tao-bom-nao-foi-168962.html 3 October 2015 22 September 2015 Record 30 July 2003 Portuguese dead Despite these failed negotiations, Benfica added Luisão,Camacho: "Contratação de Luisão muito positiva" Camacho: "Signing of Luisão was very positive" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=171093 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003200956/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=171093 3 October 2015 22 September 2015 Record 22 August 2003 Portuguese dead and re-signed Geovanni;Geovanni em definitivo Geovanni on a permanent deal http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=168946 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003221752/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=168946 3 October 2015 22 September 2015 Record 30 July 2003 Portuguese dead both would be regular starters throughout the season.Tovar, Rui. p. 609 With Portugal in seventh place in the UEFA coefficient and because only the first six had their league runner-up drawn directly into the group stage of the UEFA Champions League,UEFA rankings for club competitions https://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/uefarankings/country/season=2003/index.html https://web.archive.org/web/20121209225510/http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/uefarankings/country/season=2003/index.html dead 9 December 2012 UEFA 25 September 2015 24 March 2011 Benfica had to go through a qualifying round, and were paired with Lazio on the draw of 26 July.Saiu a Lazio, que bom... It was Lazio, how good... http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=168562 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003203651/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=168562 3 October 2015 25 September 2015 Record 26 July 2003 Portuguese dead The first match was scheduled for 13 August at Stadio Olimpico and the return leg, on the 26 August, at the Estádio do Bessa, due to Estádio Nacional's inability to receive European games.Lazio adia jogo da primeira mão Lazio postpones first leg match http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=168951 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003194029/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=168951 3 October 2015 25 September 2015 Record 30 July 2003 Portuguese dead The team began their season preparations on 5 July, with two days reserved for medicals. After a week and a half of training sessions on Jerez de la Frontera, they travelled to Nyon on 16 July, for a seven-day tour.Partida para Nyon esta tarde Departure for Nyon this afternoon http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=167442 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003221714/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=167442 3 October 2015 22 September 2015 Record 16 July 2003 Portuguese dead In Switzerland, they played Panathinaikos and Sporting, with different results, a loss with the Greeks and a win with Sporting.Perder nos reforços To lose in signings http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=168232 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003193931/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=168232 3 October 2015 22 September 2015 Record 23 July 2003 Portuguese dead Back in Portugal, Benfica competed in two tournaments, first at the Guadiana Trophy with Belenenses, and later at the Centenarian Trophy with Boavista and Leixões. The team ended their pre-season with a match against Moreirense.Aguias vorazes aguardam Lazio Ferocious eagles await Lazio http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=169561 https://web.archive.org/web/20151004000840/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=169561 4 October 2015 22 September 2015 Record 5 August 2003 Portuguese dead Although Camacho initially doubted the team's chances in the title race,Camacho: "Não sei se o Benfica lutará pelo título" Camacho: "I don't know if Benfica will fight for the title" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=168117 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003202107/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=168117 3 October 2015 22 September 2015 Record 22 July 2003 Portuguese dead in August he said that the team "was stronger than last year, due to the added time together", and that they would fight for the title.Camacho: "Equipa vai render no campeonato" Camacho: "Team will perform on the league" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=170509 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003224516/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=170509 3 October 2015 22 September 2015 Record 16 August 2003 Portuguese dead August–September Benfica played their first competitive game of the season against Lazio in Rome and lost 3–1. This reduced their hopes of reaching the group stage of the Champions League, as Camacho said: "Lazio were supposed to do more tonight to win this game. Benfica helped them by committing some mistakes, mainly due to our lack of experience. We have complicated our lives in view of the second-leg match.".Lazio gain upper hand https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0194-0e6ab5412618-582b631d7086-1000--lazio-gain-upper-hand/ 25 September 2015 UEFA 13 August 2003 live https://web.archive.org/web/20180220112320/https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2003/matches/round=1711/match=73038/postmatch/report/index.html 20 February 2018 The third goal from Lazio, scored by Mihajlović, came from a Roger's foul after touching the ball with his hands; Camacho openly criticized Roger for the incident.Camacho diz a Roger para procurar clube Camacho tells Roger to search for a new team http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=170465 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003222811/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=170465 3 October 2015 25 September 2015 Record 16 August 2003 dead On the 17th, Benfica began their league campaign away to Boavista. Their last win there was on 30 March 1996, eight seasons ago.Bessa é casa assombrada nas últimas oito épocas Bessa is a haunted house for the past eight years http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=170633 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003234440/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=170633 3 October 2015 25 September 2015 Record 18 August 2003 Portuguese dead The game ended as a goalless draw, with Camacho criticizing the referee for the excessive number of interruptions.Boavista-Benfica, 0-0: Equipa à Pacheco deu um bafo na águia Boavista-Benfica, 0–0: Team in Pacheco style gave a Benfica a trouble http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=170691 https://web.archive.org/web/20150414235352/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=170691 14 April 2015 25 September 2015 Record 18 August 2003 Portuguese dead Camacho: "Têm de expulsar" Camacho: "They must send players off" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=170631 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003221738/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=170631 3 October 2015 25 September 2015 Record 18 August 2003 Portuguese dead On the following Saturday, Benfica defeated Vitória de Guimarães at home, in a 2–0 win, which Camacho admitted to be flattering in comparison with the team performance.Benfica-V. Guimarães, 2-0: Uma mão divinal e vitória caída do Céu Benfica-V.Guimarães, 2–0: A divine hand and a win dropped from the sky http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=171174 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415002654/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=171174 15 April 2015 25 September 2015 Record 24 August 2003 Portuguese dead Camacho: "Melhor o resultado que a nossa exibição" Camacho: "Better the result than the performance" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=171178 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003204509/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=171178 3 October 2015 25 September 2015 Record 24 August 2003 Portuguese dead Two days later, the club announced they were postponing their third match day from 31 August to 29 October, because of Académica's desire to play that game at the newly renovated Estádio Cidade de Coimbra.Académica-Benfica adiado Académica-Benfica postponed http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=171386 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415002002/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=171386 15 April 2015 25 September 2015 Record 26 August 2003 Portuguese dead On the 27th, Benfica lost one-nil to Lazio, and were knocked out of the Champions League.Lazio complete Italian quartet https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/025a-0eaadab0b656-f3ef842957cc-1000--lazio-complete-italian-quartet/ 25 September 2015 Record 27 August 2003 live https://web.archive.org/web/20131003180306/https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2003/matches/round=1711/match=73039/postmatch/report/index.html 3 October 2013 Because of the financial loss from the elimination, the club was unable to invest further in squad; the team closed the transfer window with only Alex and Luisão as new signings.Camacho não viu desejo satisfeito Camacho didn't saw his wishes answered http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=171685 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003193219/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=171685 3 October 2015 25 September 2015 Record 30 August 2003 Portuguese dead Milhões perdidos The lost millions http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=171562 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003203157/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=171562 3 October 2015 25 September 2015 Record 29 August 2003 Portuguese dead Benfica's first match in September was on the 14th against Belenenses.Tovar, Rui. p. 603 Despite leading the game with 90 minutes played, Benfica allowed the visitors to score two goals in extra time to draw the match 3–3.Benfica-Belenenses, 3-3: Balde de água gelada que... pode constipar Benfica-Belenenses, 3–3: A bucket of ice-cold water that could hurt http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=173212 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415000152/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=173212 15 April 2015 25 September 2015 Record 15 September 2003 Portuguese dead Camacho took responsibility for the goals in extra-time, admitting the team needed to be smarter and waste time.Camacho: "Tenho de assumir as responsabilidades" Camacho: "I have to take responsibility" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=173218 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003193413/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=173218 3 October 2015 25 September 2015 Record 15 September 2003 Portuguese dead The next match was the Clássico away on the 21st; Porto had a five-point lead in the league table, although Benfica had played one less game.Jornada de clássico abre com líder Marítimo Clássico's fixture opens with leader Maritímo http://www.record.xl.pt/liga_record/interior.aspx?content_id=173571 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003221730/http://www.record.xl.pt/liga_record/interior.aspx?content_id=173571 3 October 2015 25 September 2015 Record 19 September 2003 Portuguese dead Porto won 2–0. Camacho complained of bad luck: "What happened was that one team entered the game to dominate, achieved some control, but it was the other team who scored. What matters in football is goals, and Porto scored, while we did not."Camacho: "Tivemos bons lances mas não marcámos" Camacho: "We had good shots but did not score" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=173857 https://web.archive.org/web/20151004005554/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=173857 4 October 2015 25 September 2015 Record 22 September 2003 Portuguese dead FC Porto-Benfica, 2-0: Como se oferecem golos e pontos mortais FC Porto-Benfica, 2–0: How to give goals away and lose deadly points http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=173852 https://web.archive.org/web/20150414234213/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=173852 14 April 2015 25 September 2015 Record 22 September 2003 Portuguese dead Three days later, Benfica started their UEFA Cup campaign against La Louvière, a Belgian team that António Simões described as "easy".António Simões: "Adversário acessível" António Simões: "La Louvière is an easy opponent" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=171682 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003202848/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=171682 3 October 2015 25 September 2015 Record 30 August 2003 Portuguese dead The game ended in a 1–1 draw, with Camacho dismissing the idea that it was a bad result, saying that an away draw in a European competition was still a satisfying outcome.Camacho: "Empate a um golo é bom resultado" Camacho: "One goal draw is a good outcame" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=174136 https://web.archive.org/web/20151004002203/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=174136 4 October 2015 25 September 2015 Record 25 September 2003 Portuguese dead La Louvière-Benfica, 1-1: Uma equipa displicente à beira do precipício La Louvière-Benfica, 1-1: A slacking team on the edge of a precipice http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=174151 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003222003/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=174151 3 October 2015 25 September 2015 Record 25 September 2003 Portuguese dead On the 28th, Benfica closed the month with a home win against Nacional, with Tiago scoring the only goal.Benfica-Nacional, 1-0: Um sorriso amarelo e... viva São Tiago! Benfica-Nacional, 1–0: A yellow smile and... hail Saint Tiago! http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=174526 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415003316/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=174526 15 April 2015 25 September 2015 Record 29 September 2003 Portuguese dead Despite the fans whistling the team, Camacho was pleased with the performance, noting the opportunities the team had to double the lead.Camacho: "Sei que querem melhor" Camacho: "I know we could do better" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=174532 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003232454/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=174532 3 October 2015 Record 29 September 2003 Portuguese dead October–November The first match in October was on the 4th; it was an away match at Parque de Jogos, Moreirense's home ground.Tovar, Rui. p. 603 Benfica won 4–1, which was their largest win all season. Camacho attributed the team's success to an improvement in the conversion rate of the attacking line.Camacho: "A diferença neste jogo foi que a bola entrou" Camacho: «The difference in this game was the conversion rate http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=175171 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003201857/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=175171 3 October 2015 27 September 2015 Record 5 October 2003 Portuguese dead Moreirense-Benfica, 1-4: Velocidade, inteligência e raça na base do poker Moreirense-Benfica, 1–4: Speed, smartness and will in the basis of the poker win http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=175160 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415000711/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=175160 15 April 2015 27 September 2015 Record 5 October 2003 Portuguese dead After a break for international matches, Benfica returned with the second leg of the UEFA Cup on the 15th.Tovar, Rui. p. 607 They dominated the match, and only a strong performance from Silvio Proto allowed the Belgians to leave with only a goal conceded.Fehér boosts Benfica https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/0196-0e6ab93ad011-740ee408730c-1000--feher-boosts-benfica/ 27 September 2015 UEFA 15 October 2003 live https://web.archive.org/web/20180221004157/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2003/matches/round=1718/match=73522/postmatch/report/index.html 21 February 2018 Two days later, Benfica announced they were rescheduling the game against Marítimo from 25 October to 12 November, due to the opening game of the new Estádio da Luz on the same day.Marítimo-Benfica a 12 de Novembro Marítimo-Benfica at 12 November http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=176332 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415001415/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=176332 15 April 2015 27 September 2015 Record 17 October 2003 Portuguese dead On 19 October, Benfica ended their six-month spell at Estádio Nacional with a match against Gil Vicente.Quinta vitória em mente na despedida do Jamor Fifth win in the goodbye of Jamor http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=174532 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003232454/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=174532 3 October 2015 27 September 2015 Record 18 October 2003 Portuguese dead Benfica scored first but Gil Vicente equalized three minutes later, unsettling the home side. In the second half, Simão scored the winning goal for Benfica.Benfica-Gil Vicente, 2-1: A nova Luz já está aí mas ainda falta um farol Benfica-Gil Vicente, 2–1: The new stadium is here, but Benfica still lacks a lighthouse http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=176554 https://web.archive.org/web/20150414235139/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=176554 14 April 2015 27 September 2015 Record 20 October 2003 Portuguese dead Camacho acknowledged that Benfica struggled after conceding Gil Vicente's goal, adding that it was a normal behaviour in football.Camacho: "Esta vitória dá moral" Camacho: "This win gives morale" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=176561 https://web.archive.org/web/20151004003233/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=176561 4 October 2015 27 September 2015 Record 20 October 2003 Portuguese dead On the 25th, Benfica opened its brand new Estádio da Luz, attracting a sell-out crowd against Nacional Montevideo.Tovar, Rui. p. 604 Benfica won 2–1, with Nuno Gomes scoring twice.Benfica-Nacional Montevideu, 2-1: Silêncio apagou inferno, inércia trouxe assobios Benfica-Nacional Montevideu, 2–1: Quietness ended hell, inertia brought whistling http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=177029 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003194339/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=177029 3 October 2015 27 September 2015 Record 26 October 2003 Portuguese dead On the following Wednesday, Benfica opened the redeveloped Estádio Cidade de Coimbra, in a game transferred from August.Tovar, Rui. p. 603 Simão put on a man of the match performance, leading the team to a 3–1 win to Académica.Académica-Benfica, 1-3: A fita cortada à bomba e com o génio de Simão Académica-Benfica, 1–3: The ribbon cut and the genius of Simão http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=177467 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415002952/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=177467 15 April 2015 Record 30 October 2003 Portuguese dead Benfica started November by hosting Beira-Mar on the 2nd in the official opening of their new stadium.Tovar, Rui. p. 604 Beira-Mar won 2–1, inflicting Benfica's second league defeat, which opened an 11-point gap to Porto.Benfica-Beira-Mar, 1-2: Benfica desce à terra, a nova Luz merece mais Benfica-Beira-Mar, 1–2: Benfica descends to earth, new Estádio da Luz deserves more http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=177861 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415000538/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=177861 15 April 2015 27 September 2015 Record 3 November 2003 Portuguese dead Camacho blamed the defeat on the lack of goal opportunities.Camacho: "Não conseguimos criar oportunidades" Camacho: "We could not create goal opportunities" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=177865 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003223025/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=177865 3 October 2015 27 September 2015 Record 3 October 2003 Portuguese dead Four days later, Benfica received Molde for the UEFA Cup, beating them 3–1 and assuring a two-goal lead for the second leg.Benfica-Molde, 3-1: Carimbo no apuramento sá daqui a três semanas Benfica-Molde, 3–1: Progression to next round only secured in three weeks http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=178256 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003234335/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=178256 3 October 2015 27 September 2015 Record 7 November 2003 Portuguese dead Camacho recognized the team was struggling to defend against corner-kicks, as both Beira-Mar and Molde had scored in corners.Camacho: "Estamos muito mal a defender bolas paradas" Camacho: "We are defending set pieces very poorly" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=178240 https://web.archive.org/web/20151004005226/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=178240 4 October 2015 Record 7 November 2003 Portuguese dead On 9 November, the team visited Alverca and won three-nil, with two goals from Tiago and one from Geovanni.Alverca-Benfica, 0-3: Levaram cá um couce com táctica de Couceiro Alverca-Benfica, 0–3: They took a hell of a kick from Couceiro's tactics http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=178555 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415002948/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=178555 15 April 2015 27 September 2015 Record 10 November 2003 Portuguese dead Camacho was pleased with the performance, but said that Benfica should have scored more.Camacho: "Jogámos muito bem mas marcámos poucos" Camacho: "We played well but should have scored more" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=178560 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003235319/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=178560 3 October 2015 27 September 2015 Record 10 November 2003 Portuguese dead On 12 November, Benfica played Marítimo, in a fixture transferred from October.Tovar, Rui. p. 603 Weakened by injuries in some of the regular players, Benfica could not do better than a one-all draw.Marítimo-Benfica, 1-1: Revolta benfiquista chegou tarde e foi curta Marítimo-Benfica, 1–1: Benfica's uprising came too little, too late http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=178889 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415003312/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=178889 15 April 2015 30 September 2015 Record 13 November 2003 Portuguese dead Camacho attributed the result to the excessive number of games in short amount of time, something most of the players were not accustomed to.Camacho: "Foi um período com muitos jogos" Camacho: "It was a period with many games" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=178891 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003221734/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=178891 3 October 2015 30 September 2015 Record 13 November 2003 Portuguese dead After a 10-day international break, Benfica opened the Portuguese Cup campaign against Estrela da Amadora on the 22nd.FC Porto recebe Boavista FC Porto will receive Boavista http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/taca_portugal/interior.aspx?content_id=177446 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003195200/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/taca_portugal/interior.aspx?content_id=177446 3 October 2015 30 September 2015 Record 30 October 2003 Portuguese dead They won 3–1 with all of the goals arriving late in the game.Benfica-E. Amadora, 3-1: Para abrir aquele cofre faltava mostrar vontade Benfica-E. Amadora, 3–1: To open that vault all they need was will power http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/taca_portugal/interior.aspx?content_id=179810 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003221836/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/taca_portugal/interior.aspx?content_id=179810 3 October 2015 30 September 2015 Record 23 November 2003 Portuguese dead Benfica closed the month with a 2–0 win to Molde, on the second leg of the UEFA Cup, with Tiago again scoring twice.Molde-Benfica, 0-2: Maior adversário está muitas vezes na cabeça Molde-Benfica, 0–2: Sometimes, the biggest opponent is in their own heads http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=180354 https://web.archive.org/web/20151004004318/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=180354 4 October 2015 30 September 2015 Record 28 November 2003 Portuguese dead December–January On 1 December, Benfica won its first league match in their new stadium, beating Rio Ave by 2–0.Primeira vitória para a SuperLiga First win for the league http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=180754 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003221815/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=180754 3 October 2015 30 September 2015 Record 2 December 2003 Portuguese dead Benfica-Rio Ave, 2-0: Caiu do céu o penalty que deu asas à águia Benfica-Rio Ave, 2–0: It fell from the sky, the penalty that gave wings to Benfica http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=180751 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415000233/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=180751 15 April 2015 30 September 2015 Record 2 December 2003 Portuguese dead After the match, Camacho defended his team to the press by saying "Eusébio's team is gone."Camacho: "Já não existe equipa de Eusébio" Camacho: "Eusébio's team is gone" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=180752 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003195507/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=180752 3 October 2015 30 September 2015 Record 2 December 2003 Portuguese dead A week later, the team defeated Paços de Ferreira away, with João Pereira scoring two goals.P. Ferreira-Benfica, 0-3: João partiu a mobília e depois foi só gerir P. Ferreira-Benfica, 0–3: João broke the furniture and then it just coasting http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=181317 https://web.archive.org/web/20150414234733/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=181317 14 April 2015 30 September 2015 Record 8 December 2003 Portuguese dead Because Porto had lost points, Benfica were now only six points from the top of the league.Camacho: "Havia obrigação de ganhar o jogo" Camacho: "We were obligated to win this game" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=181315 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003221703/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=181315 3 October 2015 30 September 2015 Record 8 December 2003 Portuguese dead On the 13th, Benfica won their fifth match in a row, beating Braga at home.Benfica-Sp. Braga, 2-0: Razão tem Camacho... Decisivo é o Simão Benfica-Sp.Braga, 2–0: Camacho is right... Decisive is Simão http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=181943 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415003506/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=181943 15 April 2015 30 September 2015 Record 14 December 2003 Portuguese dead After the game, Camacho angrily refuted any idea that Benfica did not play accordingly to expectations: "A poor performance? That's not what I saw. In football there are two teams. Everyone knows that, against Benfica, all teams give their best, and we suffer that in the first half, because Braga played like every other team here. It is like the story of the bottle, for the optimist it is half full; for the pessimist, it is half empty."Camacho: "Contra nós todos jogam bem" Camacho: "Against us everybody plays well" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=181950 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003193213/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=181950 3 October 2015 30 September 2015 Record 14 December 2003 Portuguese dead On the same day, they were drawn with Rosenborg in the upcoming round of the UEFA Cup.Sorteio fez vontade a Mourinho Draw answers Mourinho's wishes http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=181809 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003221818/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=181809 3 October 2015 30 September 2015 Record 13 December 2003 Portuguese dead The following Wednesday, Benfica progressed through the fifth round of the Portuguese Cup, with Luisão scoring a single goal in an away win against Académica.Académica-Benfica, 0-1: Camacho foi a Coimbra tirar o curso de gestão Académica-Benfica, 0–1: Camacho went to Coimbra to take a management lecture http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/taca_portugal/interior.aspx?content_id=182325 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003205200/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/taca_portugal/interior.aspx?content_id=182325 3 October 2015 30 September 2015 Record 18 December 2003 Portuguese dead The final game of the month came on the 21st, with a 3–0 win to Estrela da Amadora. Two goals within the first ten minutes allowed the team to comfortably manage the remaining time.E. Amadora-Benfica, 0-3: Arranque demolidor de uma águia de golo fácil E. Amadora-Benfica, 0–3: Strong start of an easy scoring Eagle http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=182792 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415000618/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=182792 15 April 2015 30 September 2015 Record 22 December 2003 Portuguese dead Camacho later said that Benfica could have scored six or seven goals.Camacho: "Podíamos ter marcado seis ou sete golos" Camacho: "We could have six or seven goals" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=182798 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003192554/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=182798 3 October 2015 30 September 2015 Record 22 December 2003 Portuguese dead This was the team's seventh win in a row, the longest streak of consecutive wins in Camacho's time at Benfica.A melhor série de Camacho Camacho best winning streak http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=182796 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003221755/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=182796 3 October 2015 30 September 2015 Record 22 December 2003 Portuguese dead 250px|thumb|right|Miklós Fehér shirt showing the cuts done by the paramedics 2004 opened with a Lisbon derby against Sporting on 4 January.Tovar, Rui. p. 604 Benfica conceded an early goal, after Moreira fouled Silva inside the box. Sporting added a second before half-time and closed the match with another converted penalty; winning 3–1 and increasing their lead over Benfica to four points.Benfica-Sporting, 1-3: O derby foi generoso às mais firmes convicções Benfica-Sporting, 1–3: The derby was generous to the most firm beliefs http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=231262 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003232441/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=231262 3 October 2015 1 October 2015 Record 5 January 2004 Portuguese dead On 11 January, Benfica visited União de Leiria at the newly developed Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa.Tovar, Rui. p. 604 In a tightly contested match, Benfica fell behind twice and briefly led on the 80th minute. However, Leiria equalized within two minutes and the match ended in a 3–3 draw.U. Leiria-Benfica, 3-3: Dia de tudo ou nada deixa candidato tonto U. Leiria-Benfica, 3–3: Day of all or nothing lefts title challenger dizzy http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=184468 https://web.archive.org/web/20150414234429/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=184468 14 April 2015 1 October 2015 Record 12 January 2004 Portuguese dead With five points lost in two games, the distance to the top was again 11 points, with 6 to second place.Benfica perde por 3-3 Benfica loses 3–3 http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=184471 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003194446/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=184471 3 October 2015 1 October 2015 Record 12 January 2004 Portuguese dead The game also marked the debut of Takis Fyssas, a 30-year-old left-back hired to compete with Cristiano.Camacho: "Não vou assumir afastamento do título" Camacho: "I will not say were at off the title race" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=184489 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003203354/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=184489 3 October 2015 1 October 2015 Record 12 January 2004 Portuguese dead A week later, Benfica beat Boavista 3–2 with two goals from Sokota.Benfica-Boavista, 3-2: Xeque-mate de Sokota anula bolas paradas Benfica-Boavista, 3–2: Checkmate from Sokota outweights set pieces http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=185178 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415001047/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=185178 15 April 2015 1 October 2015 Record 19 January 2004 Portuguese dead At the press conference, Camacho criticized the media's behaviour after two weeks of intense pressure due to previous results.Camacho farto das críticas Camacho tired of critics http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=185063 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003195905/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=185063 3 October 2015 1 October 2015 Record 18 January 2004 Portuguese dead On 25 January, Benfica closed the month with an away game at Vitória de Guimarães.Tovar, Rui. p. 605 They won the game with a late goal, but the match was more remembered for the collapse and later death of Miklós Fehér, who suffered a cardiac arrhythmia brought on by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.V. Guimarães-Benfica, 0-1: Orgulho salvou o jogo... Sorte ditou o vencedor V. Guimarães-Benfica, 0–1: Pride saved game...luck set the winner http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=185900 https://web.archive.org/web/20150414235646/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=185900 14 April 2015 1 October 2015 Record 26 January 2004 Portuguese dead Fehér death stuns football https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/025a-0eaaccf25e28-0785f0c21f61-1000--feher-death-stuns-football/ 1 October 2015 Record 26 January 2004 The day after his death, Benfica announced they were permanently retiring his shirt number.Corpo de Fehér chega à Luz Fehér's body arrives at Da Luz http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=185961 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003221833/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=185961 3 October 2015 1 October 2015 Record 26 January 2004 Portuguese dead February–March In the aftermath of Fehér's death, Benfica played at home to Académica on 3 February.Tovar, Rui. p. 605 Benfica scored first on the 27th minute with a goal from Zahovič, with Geovanni later making it 2–0.Benfica-Académica, 2-0: Ganhar de olhar no céu para manter Liga acesa Benfica-Académica, 2–0: To win with the eyes in the sky, keeping the title race open http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=186818 https://web.archive.org/web/20150414235319/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=186818 14 April 2015 1 October 2015 Record 4 February 2004 Portuguese dead On the 8th, Benfica defeated Belenenses at Restelo, with two second half goals from Sokota and João Pereira.Belenenses-Benfica, 0-2: Na rota dos campeões com faróis de nevoeiro Belenenses-Benfica, 0–2: In the road of champions with fog lamps http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=187325 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415003831/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=187325 15 April 2015 1 October 2015 Record 9 February 2004 Portuguese dead Camacho said the team had won the first of a cycle of three decisive matches.Camacho: "Equipa venceu uma partida-chave" Camacho: "Team won a crucial match" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=187326 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003221809/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=187326 3 October 2015 1 October 2015 Record 9 February 2004 Portuguese dead Camacho: "Ciclo decisivo" Camacho: "Decisive cycle" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=187159 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003234804/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=187159 3 October 2015 1 October 2015 Record 8 February 2004 Portuguese dead Three days later, Benfica played the quarter-finals of the Portuguese Cup against Nacional.Tovar, Rui. p. 607 After conceding on 22nd minute, the team spent over an hour trying to score. Tiago then scored in the 85th minute, with Sokota scoring Benfica's second a minute later. This put the team into the semi-final.Benfica-Nacional, 2-1: Músculo e adrenalina a decidir braço-de-ferro Benfica-Nacional, 2–1: Muscle and adrenalin decide arm wrestling http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/taca_portugal/interior.aspx?content_id=187570 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003211516/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/taca_portugal/interior.aspx?content_id=187570 3 October 2015 1 October 2015 Record 12 February 2004 Portuguese dead On 15 February, Benfica received Porto for the second Clássico of the season.Eis o jogo do título Here's the title match http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=187812 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003221850/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=187812 3 October 2015 1 October 2015 Record 15 February 2004 Portuguese dead Porto scored first through Costinha, but Benfica levelled the match through Simão on the 50th minute, with the game ending in a 1–1 draw.Benfica-FC Porto, 1-1: A alma chamou o talento e o dragão foi às cordas Benfica-FC Porto, 1–1: The soul called for talent and the dragon went to the ropes http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=187914 https://web.archive.org/web/20150414235143/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=187914 14 April 2015 1 October 2015 Record 16 February 2004 Portuguese dead Camacho expressed that the correct result should have been a win for Benfica, and that Porto had been lucky.Camacho: "FC Porto está a ter a sorte dos campeões" Camacho: "Porto is having the luck of champions" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=187920 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003202519/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=187920 3 October 2015 1 October 2015 Record 16 February 2004 Portuguese dead A week later, Benfica met Nacional again, now on their home turf.Tovar, Rui. p. 605 After conceding an early goal, Benfica fought back to a 2–1 lead; only to allow Nacional to score two goals within two minutes and win the game.Nacional-Benfica, 3-2: Um castigo já habitual para a águia desleixada Nacional-Benfica, 3–2: A usual punish for the sloppy Eagle http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=188580 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415000229/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=188580 15 April 2015 1 October 2015 Record 23 February 2004 Portuguese dead Because two goals had come from corner-kicks, Camacho was questioned if the centre-backs were at fault; which he answered: "We conceded three goals from set pieces, and that could not be the centre-backs' fault, because we defend them with 5 or 6 players – so they alone cannot be blamed."Camacho: "Não culpo os centrais nos golos de bola parada" Camacho: "I don't blame the center-backs in the set pieces" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=188585 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003194555/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=188585 3 October 2015 1 October 2015 Record 23 February 2004 Portuguese dead On the 26th, Benfica received Rosenborg in the UEFA Cup.Tovar, Rui. p. 608 While both teams had opportunities to open the score sheet in the first half, the winning goal arrived on the 61st minute when Zahovic released a powerful shot.Benfica bow to Zahovic https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/019a-0e6acd549305-429785c8d71a-1000--benfica-bow-to-zahovic/ 1 October 2015 UEFA 26 February 2004 live https://web.archive.org/web/20180220112255/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2003/matches/round=1720/match=73827/postmatch/report/index.html 20 February 2018 The final game of February was on the 29th, with Benfica hosting Moreirense at Da Luz.Tovar, Rui. p. 605 Benfica scored first by Fernando Aguiar, but could not retain their lead and conceded a late goal from Demétrius.Benfica-Moreirense, 1-1: Centenário sem cabeça e com músculos fracos Benfica-Moreirense, 1–1: Centenary without head and with weakened muscles http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=189332 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415002447/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=189332 15 April 2015 1 October 2015 Record 1 March 2004 Portuguese dead Although Sporting had a seven-point advantage, Camacho refused to admit defeat on the Champions League race, saying: "We have not lost the fight yet.".Camacho: "Ainda não perdemos a luta com o Sporting" Camacho: "We have not lost the fight yet" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=189347 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003194751/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=189347 3 October 2015 1 October 2015 Record 1 March 2004 Portuguese dead Benfica played the second leg of the UEFA Cup third round on 3 March.Tovar, Rui. p. 608 At the Lerkendal Stadion, Rosenborg scored two goals inside the first 15 minutes, but Benfica regained their aggregate lead with a goal on the 19th minute. Despite playing with a man less in the second half, Moreira was not beaten again and Benfica went through to the next round on away goals.Away goal seals Benfica progress https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/019b-0e6c0f04ced2-4c5a6b20d83a-1000--away-goal-seals-benfica-progress/ 1 October 2015 UEFA 3 March 2004 live https://web.archive.org/web/20180220105223/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2003/matches/round=1720/match=73828/postmatch/report/index.html 20 February 2018 On the 7th, the team visited Gil Vicente's home stadium.Tovar, Rui. p. 605 Benfica scored first with Geovanni, but squandered two chances to make it 2–0. Instead Gil Vicente were able to equalize. Camacho substituted in Manuel Fernandes and the 17-year-old scored the winning-goal for Benfica.Gil Vicente-Benfica, 1-2: Sem impulso criativo mas com consistência Gil Vicente-Benfica, 1–2: Without creative drive, but with consistency http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=190036 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415000715/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=190036 15 April 2015 1 October 2015 Record 8 March 2004 Portuguese dead Camacho praised the players for maintaining their commitment after an exhausting European game.Camacho: "Gostei da atitude dos meus jogadores" Camacho: "I liked my players attitude" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=190042 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003223931/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=190042 3 October 2015 1 October 2015 Record 8 March 2004 Portuguese dead On the following Thursday, Benfica hosted Inter Milan in the UEFA Cup.Tovar, Rui. p. 608 The team had multiple chances against Toldo but could not beat him, with the match ending 0–0.Toldo keeps Benfica at bay https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/019b-0e6ace2b3876-50fbf14eb7d6-1000--toldo-keeps-benfica-at-bay/ 1 October 2015 Record 11 March 2004 live https://web.archive.org/web/20180220112326/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2003/matches/round=1721/match=74506/postmatch/report/index.html 20 February 2018 On 14 March, Benfica played host to Marítimo, beating them 1–0 with a goal by Simão in the 81st minute.Benfica-Marítimo, 1-0: Marítimo imitou Inter, Benfica é que foi outro Benfica-Marítimo, 1–0: Marítimo mimicked Inter, Benfica that changed http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=190836 https://web.archive.org/web/20150414234434/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=190836 14 April 2015 1 October 2015 Record 15 March 2004 Portuguese dead On the 17th, Benfica hosted Belenenses for the Portuguese Cup semi-final. With three goals scored in the first 36 minutes, Benfica managed the lead until the end. They qualified for their first final since 1997.Benfica-Belenenses, 3-1: Se era jogo importante não o foi para todos Benfica-Belenenses, 3–1: It was an important game but not for everyone http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/taca_portugal/interior.aspx?content_id=191164 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003202102/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/taca_portugal/interior.aspx?content_id=191164 3 October 2015 1 October 2015 Record 18 March 2004 Portuguese dead On 21 March, Benfica visited the new Municipal de Aveiro to face the local team, Beira-Mar.Tovar, Rui. p. 605 With the team resting players for the game with Inter, Camacho brought in Nuno Gomes and the striker scored the winning goal with 15 minutes left to play.Beira-Mar-Benfica, 0-1: Águia debicou em ovos mais moles do que duros Beira-Mar-Benfica, 0–1: Eagle beak on soft eggs http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=191512 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003205841/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=191512 3 October 2015 1 October 2015 Record 22 March 2004 Portuguese dead The win reduced the gap to Sporting to just 4 points.Camacho: "Há poucas equipas com esta dinâmica" Camacho: "There aren't many teams with this dynamic" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=191521 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003202734/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=191521 3 October 2015 Record 22 March 2004 Portuguese dead Four days later, Benfica and Inter Milan had an entertaining seven-goal thriller in the second leg of the UEFA Cup.Tovar, Rui. p. 608 At half-time, the teams were level, but in the 10 minutes between the 60th and 70th minute, Inter scored three to Benfica's one, opening a two-goal cushion. Benfica later reduced the lead to 4–3, but this was insufficient to prevent an elimination.Inter edge seven-goal thriller https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/019b-0e6c10a26400-429ebe18c4d4-1000--inter-edge-seven-goal-thriller/ 1 October 2015 Record 25 March 2004 Portuguese live https://web.archive.org/web/20180220033319/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2003/matches/round=1721/match=74507/postmatch/report/index.html 20 February 2018 Benfica closed March on the 28th.Tovar, Rui. p. 606 Two early goals allowed the team to cruise past Alverca, bringing their win tally to five wins in eight games.Benfica-Alverca, 2-0: Jogo ideal para limpar as sequelas de Milão Benfica-Alverca, 2–0: Ideal game to forget Milan http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=192231 https://web.archive.org/web/20150414235839/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=192231 14 April 2015 1 October 2015 Record 29 March 2004 Portuguese dead April–May Benfica opened April in Vila do Conde with an away match against Rio Ave on Sunday 4 April.Tovar, Rui. p. 606 The home team opened the scoring in the second half and six minutes later Benfica equalized by Tiago.Rio Ave-Benfica, 1-1: Águia não soube nadar na corrente forte Rio Ave-Benfica, 1–1: Eagle couldn't swim in the strong current http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=193014 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415001410/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=193014 15 April 2015 2 October 2015 Record 5 April 2004 Portuguese dead The game ended with a 1–1 draw, with Camacho admitting the team showed signs of fatigue.Camacho: "Acusámos cansaço na parte final do jogo" Camacho: "We showed signs of fatigue" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=193017 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003232437/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=193017 3 October 2015 2 October 2015 Record 5 April 2004 Portuguese dead This draw also allowed Sporting to regain a six-point lead, with just five match-days to go.Candidatura adiada por inconstância Second place race postponed due to fickleness http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=192960 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003232916/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=192960 3 October 2015 2 October 2015 Record 5 April 2004 Portuguese dead On 10 April, Benfica played Paços de Ferreira at home.Tovar, Rui. p. 606 Nuno Gomes and Geovanni both scored in the second half to give Benfica a 2–1 win.Benfica-P. Ferreira, 2-1: Última reserva de ouro salvou a pele da águia Benfica-P.Ferreira, 2–1: Last share of gold, saved Eagles skin http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=193604 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415001158/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=193604 15 April 2015 2 October 2015 Record 11 April 2004 Portuguese dead A week later Benfica won their second game in a row, 3–0 away at Braga.Tovar, Rui. p. 606 Miguel scored his first of the season while Sokota and Simão made it 3–0 by the half-hour point.Sp. Braga-Benfica, 0-3: Entrem meus senhores que a casa é toda vossa Sp.Braga-Benfica, 0–3: Come in gentlemen, this house is all yours http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=194333 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003221840/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=194333 3 October 2015 2 October 2015 Record 18 April 2004 Portuguese dead The win, Benfica's largest there since 1989-90, helped them reduce the gap to second place to three points, because of Sporting's loss to Boavista.O melhor resultado em 14 visitas a Braga The best result in 14 years http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=194337 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415002759/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=194337 15 April 2015 2 October 2015 Record 18 April 2004 Portuguese dead Camacho attributed the easy win to his team's motivation.Camacho: "Estão motivados e agressivos" Camacho: "They are motivated and aggressive" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=194341 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003221652/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=194341 3 October 2015 2 October 2015 Record 18 April 2004 Portuguese dead Benfica ended April with a home game against Estrela da Amadora.Tovar, Rui. p. 606 They took an early lead through Nuno Gomes and Sokota scored the second later in the first half. Davide reduced the lead on the 86th minute, but an additional goal by Miguel led to a 3–1 win that put Benfica in second place in the league table, after catching up to Sporting.Benfica-E. Amadora, 3-1: Sobressalto no passeio de uma águia preguiçosa Benfica-E.Amadora, 3–1: A fright in the lazy Eagle walk http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=195244 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003201800/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=195244 3 October 2015 2 October 2015 Record 25 April 2004 Portuguese dead Camacho liked the win but not the performance, saying: "We lacked sharpness and played on a slow pace."Camacho: "Faltou-nos mais ritmo e jogámos a diesel" Camacho: "We lacked sharpness and played on a slow pace" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=195256 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003232433/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=195256 3 October 2015 2 October 2015 Record 25 April 2004 Portuguese dead For the upcoming match with Sporting, Tiago commented that the Derby could go either way, but dismissed the idea that it was the most important game in the season for Benfica, saying: "The Portuguese Cup final is our most important game."Tiago: "O derby pode dar para qualquer lado" Tiago: «The Derby could go either way http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=195329 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003200004/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=195329 3 October 2015 2 October 2015 Record 26 April 2004 Portuguese dead On 2 May, Benfica visited the new Estádio José Alvalade for a match that decided who would go to the 2004–05 UEFA Champions League.Camacho convoca 19 jogadores Camacho brings 19 players http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=195959 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003202302/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=195959 3 October 2015 2 October 2015 Record 1 May 2004 Portuguese dead Sporting pressed hard from the start and dominated the first half, but Benfica managed to balance the game in the second, until they finally beat Sporting's defence with an 87th-minute goal. Rui Dias described the goal for Record: "It wasn't until the 87th minute that the game knew its man of the match: Geovanni; if the game was destined to be generic, the Brazilian added inspiration and scored a spectacular goal that decided the game and almost certainly sealed the unthinkable second place for Benfica – who could have thought of that only a month ago?."Sporting-Benfica, 0-1: A história do petardo que fulminou o "derby" Sporting-Benfica, 0–1: The history of a powerful shot that crashed the derby http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=196077 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415005548/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=196077 15 April 2015 2 October 2015 Record 3 May 2004 Portuguese dead With the win, Benfica were only a point short of qualifying for the Champions League. Camacho praised the team, saying they had had a fantastic season.Camacho: "Jogadores fizeram uma época fantástica" Camacho: "We have done a fantastic season" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=196087 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003221854/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=196087 3 October 2015 2 October 2015 Record 3 May 2004 Portuguese dead A week later, Benfica secured the second place in the league and the associated place in the third qualifying round of the Champions League with a 0–0 home draw against União de Leiria.Benfica-U. Leiria, 0-0: Ameaçar com goleada e viver de rendimentos Benfica-U.Leiria, 0–0: Threaten a thrashing but surviving on income http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=196867 https://web.archive.org/web/20150414234736/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/interior.aspx?content_id=196867 14 April 2015 2 October 2015 Record 10 May 2004 Portuguese dead Camacho later said: "We finished in second place, because we did not give up.".Camacho: "Ficámos em segundo porque não desistimos" Camacho: "We finished in second place because we did not give up" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=196879 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003194848/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=196879 3 October 2015 2 October 2015 Record 10 May 2004 Portuguese dead Benfica's last game of the season was the 2004 Taça de Portugal Final. In a highly competitive match, Porto took the lead through Derlei on the 45th minute, before Benfica equalized by Fyssas on the 58th minute. In extra-time, Simão scored the winner, sealing Benfica's 24th Portuguese Cup.Benfica-FC Porto, 2-1 [ap]: Camacho decreta o fim à longa agonia da águia Benfica-FC Porto, 2–1 [aet]: Camacho decrees end to Eagles longest agony http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/taca_portugal/interior.aspx?content_id=197580 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003221644/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/taca_portugal/interior.aspx?content_id=197580 3 October 2015 2 October 2015 Record 17 May 2004 Portuguese dead It was the first trophy for the team since 1996, ending the club longest drought. Camacho complimented his team and dedicated the win to Fehér and Bruno Baião, the latter a youth team player who had died the day before, also from heart related complications.25 January 2015 Miklos Fehér partiu há 11 anos Miklos Fehér passed away 11 years ago https://www.slbenfica.pt/noticias/detalhedenoticia/tabid/2788/ArticleId/40331/language/pt-PT/Miklos-Feher-partiu-ha-11-anos.aspx dead pt S.L. Benfica https://web.archive.org/web/20150128024658/http://www.slbenfica.pt/noticias/detalhedenoticia/tabid/2788/ArticleId/40331/language/pt-PT/Miklos-Feher-partiu-ha-11-anos.aspx 28 January 2015 25 January 2015Camacho: "A equipa uniu-se e esteve exemplar" Camacho: «The team united and was exemplary http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/taca_portugal/interior.aspx?content_id=197589 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003195304/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/taca_portugal/interior.aspx?content_id=197589 3 October 2015 Record 17 May 2004 Portuguese dead Benfica: morreu Bruno Baião Benfica: Bruno Baião has died https://www.publico.pt/2004/05/15/desporto/noticia/benfica-morreu-bruno-baiao-1193910 19 May 2018 Público 15 May 2004 Portuguese In the post-season, although Camacho said he was preparing for the following season, he chose to depart to Real Madrid on 24 May, as he signed a 2-year deal.Real Madrid anuncia Camacho Real Madrid announces Camacho http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=198321 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003221805/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=198321 3 October 2015 2 October 2015 Record 24 May 2004 Portuguese dead Competitions #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFCCCC Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA #CCCCCC Postponed 1px solid #AAAAAA Overall record Competition First match Last match RecordGWDLGFGAGDWin %Source Primeira Liga 17 August 2003 9 May 2004 34 22 8 4 62 28 yes Tovar, Rui. p. 609 Taça de Portugal 22 November 2003 16 May 2004 5 5 0 0 11 4 yes Tovar, Rui. p. 609 UEFA Champions League 13 August 2003 27 August 2003 2 0 0 2 1 4 yes Tovar, Rui. p. 609 UEFA Cup 24 September 2003 25 March 2004 8 4 2 2 12 8 yes Tovar, Rui. p. 609 Total 49 31 10 8 86 44 yes Primeira Liga 2003–04 Primeira Liga League table BEN Results by round table b Round Ground A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H Result D/W/W/D/L/W/W/W/D/L/W/W/W/W/W/L/D/W/W/W/W/D/L/D/W/W/W/W/D/W/W/W/W/D Position 9/4/3/5/8/6/3/2/2/5/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/3/2/2/2 Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss 1st 2nd 3rd red1 ForaDeJogo.net Matches 1 17 August 2003 18:15 Boavista 0–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400010109 Benfica Porto Estádio do Bessa Carlos Xistra D 2 23 August 2003 20:00 Benfica 2–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400010209 Vitória Guimarães Zahovič 44 pen.Fehér 80 Guga 0 43 Lisbon Estádio Nacional 8,000 Pedro Henriques W 3 31 August 2003 Académica Postponed Benfica Coimbra Estádio Cidade de Coimbra P 4 14 September 2003 18:15 Benfica 3–3 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400010408 Belenenses João Pereira 27Fehér 54 Luisão 87 Sané 82 pen. 90+1Leonardo 90+5 Lisbon Estádio Nacional Duarte Gomes D 5 21 September 2003 21:00 Porto 2–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400010507 Benfica Derlei 30Argel 52 o.g. Ricardo Rocha 2 40 78 Porto Estádio das Antas 44,441 Lucílio Baptista L 6 28 September 2003 19:15 Benfica 1–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400010607 Nacional Tiago 25 2 23 79 Goulart 0 40 Lisbon Estádio Nacional 5,000 João Vilas Boas W 7 4 October 2003 21:15 Moreirense 1–4 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400010706 Benfica Vítor Pereira 0 55 Armando 0 55 Manoel 70 Simão 26 55 pen.Fehér 45Roger 90+2 Moreira de Cónegos Parque Joaquim Almeida Freitas 5,000 João Ferreira W 8 19 October 2003 21:00 Benfica 2–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400010806 Gil Vicente Šokota 28Simão 64 Ferreira 31 Lisbon Estádio Nacional 12,000 W 9 25 October 2003 Marítimo Postponed Benfica Funchal Estádio dos Barreiros P 3 29 October 2003 20:00 Académica 1–3 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400010308 Benfica Tonel 6 Šokota 21Simão 27Roger 83 Coimbra Estádio Cidade de Coimbra 22,500 Augusto Duarte W 10 2 November 2003 20:15 Benfica 1–2 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400011005 Beira-Mar Simão 40 Sandro Gaúcho 53 Wijnhard 64 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 30,000 Carlos Xistra L 11 9 November 2003 19:00 Alverca 0–3 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400011104 Benfica Tiago 14 82Geovanni 73 Lisbon Complexo Desportivo FC Alverca 2,000 Paulo Paraty W 9 12 November 2003 20:00 Marítimo 1–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400010905 Benfica Dinda 64 Simão 82 Funchal Estádio dos Barreiros 8,000 Mário Mendes D 12 1 December 2003 19:15 Benfica 2–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400011204 Rio Ave Simão 41 pen.Cristiano 68 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 26,375 Paulo Baptista W 13 7 December 2003 20:15 Paços de Ferreira 0–3 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400011303 Benfica João Pereira 27 44F. Aguiar 64 Paços de Ferreira Estádio da Mata Real 6,000 Olegário Benquerença W 14 13 December 2003 21:00 Benfica 2–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400011403 Braga Simão 28Šokota 83 Artur Jorge Amorim 0 78 Lisbon Estádio da Luz Duarte Gomes W 15 21 December 2003 20:30 Estrela da Amadora 0–3 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400011502 Benfica Rui Baião 0 90 Nuno Gomes 2Tiago 10Šokota 32 Lisbon Estádio da Reboleira 7,000 Lucílio Baptista W 16 4 January 2004 19:00 Benfica 1–3 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400011602 Sporting Miguel2 47 64 Luisão 56 Ricardo Rocha 2 47 90 Rochemback 8 pen. 2 21 42 Silva 33 Sá Pinto 90+2 pen. Lisbon Estádio da Luz 65,000 Pedro Proença L 17 11 January 2004 19:15 União de Leiria 3–3 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400011701 Benfica Luís Filipe 19 Douala 42 82 Šokota 29 Nuno Gomes 57 79 Leiria Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa 18,000 Paulo Costa D 18 18 January 2004 19:45 Benfica 3–2 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400011809 Boavista Šokota 18 67Argel 24 R. Sousa 29Anunciação 39 Rui Óscar 2 11 47 Martelinho 2 58 85 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 26,398 Elmano Santos W 19 25 January 2004 19:45 Vitória Guimarães 0–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400011909 Benfica F. Aguiar 90+1 Guimarães Estádio D. Afonso Henriques 13,015 Olegário Benquerença W 20 3 February 2004 21:15 Benfica 2–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400012008 Académica Zahovič 27 Geovanni 66 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 56,090 Martins dos Santos W 21 8 February 2004 19:45 Belenenses 0–2 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400012108 Benfica Šokota 53 João Pereira 67 Lisbon Estádio do Restelo 12,000 Pedro Henriques W 22 15 February 2004 20:00 Benfica 1–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400012207 Porto Simão 50 Costinha 29 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 57,000 João Ferreira D 23 22 February 2004 20:15 Nacional 3–2 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400012307 Benfica Adriano 10 54 Gouveia 56 Simão 31 Nuno Gomes 51 Funchal Estádio da Madeira 3,000 Augusto Duarte L 24 29 February 2004 19:00 Benfica 1–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400012406 Moreirense F. Aguiar 56 Demétrios 87 2 78 88 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 32,171 Jacinto Paixão D 25 7 March 2004 19:15 Gil Vicente 1–2 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400012506 Benfica Braíma 67 Geovanni 31Fernandes 78 Barcelos Estádio Adelino Ribeiro Novo 5,000 Carlos Xistra W 26 14 March 2004 19:00 Benfica 1–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400012605 Marítimo Simão 81 pen. Fernando 0 54 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 18,193 João Vilas Boas W 27 21 March 2004 20:30 Beira-Mar 0–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400012705 Benfica Nuno Gomes 74 João Pereira 0 74 Aveiro Estádio Municipal de Aveiro 21,901 Pedro Proença W 28 28 March 2004 21:15 Benfica 2–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400012804 Alverca Šokota 6 Simão 16 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 11,767 Hélio Santos W 29 4 April 2004 19:15 Rio Ave 1–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400012904 Benfica Evandro 50 Tiago 56 Vila do Conde Estádio do Rio Ave FC 9,000 Paulo Paraty D 30 10 April 2004 19:15 Benfica 2–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400013003 Paços de Ferreira Nuno Gomes 47Geovanni 87 Zé Manel 66 Ricardo André 2 79 89 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 16,631 Paulo Paraty W 31 17 April 2004 18:45 Braga 0–3 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400013103 Benfica Miguel 2 Šokota 23 Simão 31 Braga Estádio Municipal de Braga 23,000 António Costa W 32 24 April 2004 20:00 Benfica 3–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400013202 Estrela Amadora Nuno Gomes 14 pen.Šokota 45Miguel 90+3 Davide 86 Lisbon Estádio da Luz 21,227 Martins dos Santos W 33 2 May 2004 19:15 Sporting 0–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400013302 Benfica Geovanni 88 Lisbon Estádio de Alvalade 45,280 Lucílio Baptista W 34 9 May 2004 16:00 Benfica 0–0 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=200415400013401 União Leiria Lisbon Estádio da Luz 63,434 Augusto Duarte D Taça de Portugal 2003–04 Taça de Portugal Fourth Rd Fourth round 22 November 2003 18:00 Benfica 3–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=2004154500196260 Estrela da Amadora João Pereira 73 Tiago 76 Roger 81 Bernardo 85 Lisbon Estádio da Luz Paulo Paraty W Fifth Rd Fifth round 17 December 2003 21:15 Académica 0–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=2004154500195010 Benfica Luisão 21 Simão 2 8 92 Coimbra Estádio Cidade de Coimbra Paulo Costa W Quarter-finals 11 February 2004 15:00 Benfica 2–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=2004154500104040 Nacional Tiago 85 Tomo Šokota 86 Serginho Baiano 22 Cleomir 0 95 Lisbon Estádio da Luz Bruno Paixão W Semi-finals 17 March 2004 21:15 Benfica 3–1 https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=2004154500103020 Belenenses Tomo Šokota 7 9 Tiago 36 Hélder Rosário 51 Lisbon Estádio da Luz João Ferreira W Final 16 May 2004 17:15 Porto 1–2 yes https://www.foradejogo.net/match.php?match=2004154500101010 Benfica Derlei 45 Jorge Costa 2 40 70 Takis Fyssas 58 Simão 104 Lisbon Estádio Nacional 45,000 Lucílio Baptista W UEFA Champions League 2003–04 UEFA Champions League Third qualifying round 2003–04 UEFA Champions League#Third qualifying round First leg 13 August 2003 19:45 Lazio ITA 3–1 https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2003/matches/round=1711/match=73038/index.html POR Benfica Corradi 16 Fiore 52 Mihajlović 80 Simão 63 Rome, Italy Stadio Olimpico 60,000 Herbert Fandel L Second leg 27 August 2003 19:45 Benfica POR 0–1 1–4 https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2003/matches/round=1711/match=73039/index.html ITA Lazio César 26 Porto, Portugal Estádio do Bessa 18,000 Urs Meier L UEFA Cup 2003–04 UEFA Cup First round First leg 24 September 2003 20:00 La Louvière BEL 1–1 https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2003/matches/round=1718/match=73521/index.html POR Benfica Peter Odemwingie 14 Simão 52 La Louvière, Belgium Stade du Tivoli 16,000 Yuri Baskakov D Second leg 15 October 2003 20:00 Benfica POR 1–0 2–1 https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2003/matches/round=1718/match=73522/index.html BEL La Louvière Miklós Fehér 58 Porto, Portugal Estádio do Bessa 12,175 Pascal Garibian W Second round First leg 6 November 2003 20:45 Benfica POR 3–1 https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2003/matches/round=1719/match=73626/index.html NOR Molde Nuno Gomes 18 53 Geovanni 51 Daniel Berg Hestad 76 Lisbon, Portugal Estádio da Luz 35,385 Hermann Albrecht W Second leg 27 November 2003 18:30 Molde NOR 0–2 1–5 https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2003/matches/round=1719/match=73627/index.html POR Benfica Tiago 30 42 Molde, Norway Aker Stadion 4,184 Andy D'Urso W Third round First leg 26 February 2004 20:45 Benfica POR 1–0 https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2003/matches/round=1720/match=73827/index.html NOR Rosenborg Zlatko Zahovič 59 Lisbon, Portugal Estádio da Luz 40,000 Paul Allaerts W Second leg 3 March 2004 18:30 Rosenborg NOR 2–1 2–2 a https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2003/matches/round=1720/match=73828/index.html POR Benfica Ørjan Berg 7 Azar Karadas 15 Nuno Gomes 19 2 25 40 Trondheim, Norway Lerkendal Stadion 18,200 Vladimír Hriňák L Fourth round First leg 11 March 2004 21:00 Benfica POR 0–0 https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2003/matches/round=1721/match=74506/index.html ITA Inter Milan Lisbon, Portugal Estádio da Luz 64,569 Jan Wegereef (Netherlands) D Second leg 25 March 2004 18:30 Inter Milan ITA 4–3 4–3 https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2003/matches/round=1721/match=74507/index.html POR Benfica Martins 45+1 70Recoba 60Vieri 64 Nuno Gomes 36 67Tiago 77 Milan, Italy San Siro 27,638 Alain Sars L Friendlies 2003 07 17 y 19:30 CET (UTC+01) Panathinaikos 2–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003202402/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=167695 Benfica Papadopoulos 54 90 Tomo Šokota 47 Centre sportif de Colovray Nyon Nyon, Switzerland 3,000 L 2003 07 19 y 19:30 CET (UTC+01) Sporting 0–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003193927/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=167898 Benfica Fernando Aguiar 29 Centre sportif de Colovray Nyon Nyon, Switzerland 4,000 W 2003 07 26 y 19:30 CET (UTC+01) Guadiana Trophy Belenenses 2–2 2–1 March 2026 Benfica Henri Antchouet 12 Verona 14 Argel 57 Cristiano 90 Complexo Desportivo de Vila Real Santo António Vila Real Santo António, Portugal D 2003 08 02 y 19:30 CET (UTC+01) Boavista 0–2 https://serbenfiquista.com/artigo/benfica-vence-boavista-por-2-0-no-jogo-inaugural-do-torneio-centen%C3%A1rio Benfica Cristiano 31 Simão 40 Estádio do Bessa Porto, Portugal 15,000 José Mesquita W 2003 08 03 y 19:30 CET (UTC+01) Leixões 2–5 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003205742/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=169481 Benfica João Pedro 49 Pedras 65 Cristiano 4 Hélder 21 Tomo Šokota 30 90 Tiago 56 Estádio do Bessa Porto, Portugal 18,000 José Mesquita W 2003 08 06 y 18:30 CET (UTC+01) Moreirense 3–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003221719/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=169755 Benfica Armando 61 68 79 Cristiano 60 Parque de Jogos Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas Moreira de Cónegos, Portugal 6,000 José Mesquita L 2003 10 25 y 18:30 CET (UTC+01) Benfica 2–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003221719/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=169755 Nacional Montevideo Nuno Gomes 7 47 Mello 11 Estádio da Luz Lisbon, Portugal 65,000 Pedro Proença W Player statistics The squad for the season consisted of the players listed in the tables below, as well as staff members Camacho (manager), Pepe Carcelan (assistant manager) and Alvaro Magalhães (assistant manager).Tovar, Rui. p. 609Squad https://www.foradejogo.net/team.php?team=2&ano=2004&escalao=0&mode=S&language=2 Foradejogo.net 2015-12-12 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 2003–04 season via transfer, with more details in the following section. Primeira Liga Taça de Portugal Champions League UEFA Cup 1 POR José Moreira GK 33 -28 3 -3 2 -4 8 -8 2 MOZ Armando Sá DF 19 0 3 0 0 0 5 0 3 BRA Argel DF 19 1 3 0 2 0 4 0 4‡ BRA Luisão DF 15 3 3 1 0 0 4 0 5 BRA Cristiano Roland DF 10 1 2 0 2 0 3 0 6 POR Petit MF 23 0 3 0 2 0 7 0 7 SWE Anders Andersson MF 20 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 8 BRA Roger MF 11 2 2 1 2 0 2 0 9 ANG Mantorras FW 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 SLO Zlatko Zahovič MF 21 2 3 0 2 0 6 1 11 BRA Geovanni MF 21 5 3 0 2 0 6 1 12‡ USA Zach Thornton GK 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14‡ GRE Takis Fyssas DF 14 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 16 CAN Fernando Aguiar MF 25 3 4 0 1 0 2 0 19‡ POR Alex DF 14 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 20 POR Simão Sabrosa MF 31 12 4 1 2 1 8 1 21 POR Nuno Gomes FW 21 7 3 0 0 0 5 5 23 POR Miguel Monteiro DF 30 2 5 0 2 0 8 0 24 ARG Carlos Bossio GK 1 0 2 -1 0 0 0 0 25 CRO Tomo Šokota FW 29 11 5 3 1 0 5 0 28 POR Carlitos MF 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 29 HUN Miklós Fehér FW 13 3 2 0 2 0 2 1 30 POR Tiago MF 29 5 5 3 1 0 8 3 32 POR Hélder DF 20 0 1 0 1 0 4 0 33 POR Ricardo Rocha DF 25 0 4 0 2 0 8 0 37 POR Manuel Fernandes MF 10 1 1 0 0 0 3 0 39 POR Hélio Pinto MF 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 47 POR João Pereira MF 25 3 1 0 0 0 6 0 |} Transfers In Entry date Position Player From club Fee Ref1 July 2003 RW Alex MoreirenseFreeAlex realiza testes clínicos Alex performs medical exams http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=157033 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003205836/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=157033 3 October 2015 2 October 2015 Record 10 April 2003 Portuguese dead 2 August 2003 RW Geovanni BarcelonaFreeGeovanni por quatro anos Geovanni for four seasons http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=169292 https://web.archive.org/web/20151004002312/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=169292 4 October 2015 2 October 2015 Record 2 August 2003 Portuguese dead 22 August 2003 CB Luisão CruzeiroUndisclosedLuisão já está em Lisboa Luisão arrives in Lisbon http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=171091 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003224149/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=171091 3 October 2015 2 October 2015 Record 22 August 2003 Portuguese dead 28 December 2003 LB Takis Fyssas PanathinaikosFreeFyssas fez exames médicos Fyssas finished medicals http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=183875 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003232451/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=183875 3 October 2015 2 October 2015 Record 7 January 2004 Portuguese dead 31 January 2004 GK Zach Thornton Chicago FireFreeZach Thornton é reforço Zach Thorton signs http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=186544 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003221823/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=186544 3 October 2015 2 October 2015 Record 1 February 2004 Portuguese dead Out Entry date Position Player To club Fee Ref7 July 2003 RW Ljubinko Drulović PartizanFreeDrulovic no Partizan Belgrado Drulovic joins Partizan Belgrado http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=166543 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003232444/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=166543 3 October 2015 2 October 2015 Record 7 July 2003 Portuguese dead 24 July 2003 CB João Manuel Pinto Ciudad de MurciaFreeJoão Pinto recebe 350 mil euros João Pinto collects 350k Euros http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=168342 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003222109/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=168342 3 October 2015 2 October 2015 Record 24 July 2003 Portuguese dead 22 August 2003 DM Luís Andrade TenerifeUndisclosedAndrade no Tenerife Andrade joins Tenerife http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/internacional/portugueses/interior.aspx?content_id=171097 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003221723/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/internacional/portugueses/interior.aspx?content_id=171097 3 October 2015 2 October 2015 Record 22 August 2003 Portuguese dead 24 January 2004 ST André Neles MarítimoFreeAndré regressa por ano e meio André returns for one and half years http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/maritimo/interior.aspx?content_id=185721 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003234909/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/maritimo/interior.aspx?content_id=185721 3 October 2015 2 October 2015 Record 24 January 2004 Portuguese dead 31 January 2004 RW Carlitos Poli EjidoUndisclosedCarlitos assina pelo Poli Ejido Carlitos signs with Poli Ejido http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=186661 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003225239/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=186661 3 October 2015 2 October 2015 Record 3 February 2004 Portuguese dead 31 January 2004 CM Anders Andersson BelenensesUndisclosedAndersson assina com azuis Andersson signs with the blues http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/liga_honra/Belenenses/interior.aspx?content_id=186440 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003194953/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/liga_honra/Belenenses/interior.aspx?content_id=186440 3 October 2015 2 October 2015 Record 31 January 2004 Portuguese dead 14 February 2004 LW Hugo Porfírio NoneReleasedPorfírio rescinde Porfirio rescinds http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=187771 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003221710/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=187771 3 October 2015 2 October 2015 Record 14 February 2004 Portuguese dead Out by loan Entry date Position Player To club Return date Ref29 June 2003 CB Geraldo Alves Paços de Ferreira30 June 2004Geraldo: "Quero continuar a ganhar experiência" Geraldo: "I want to gain experience" http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/pacos_ferreira/interior.aspx?content_id=165583 https://web.archive.org/web/20151004002418/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/pacos_ferreira/interior.aspx?content_id=165583 4 October 2015 2 October 2015 Record 29 June 2003 Portuguese dead 30 June 2003 GK Nuno Santos Vitória Setúbal30 June 2004Crise afecta dispensas Crisis affects releases http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=165705 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003232457/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=165705 3 October 2015 2 October 2015 Record 30 June 2003 Despite several contacts, Benfica could only put Nuno Santos at V. Setúbal. Portuguese dead 15 July 2003 CB Eduardo Simões Amora30 June 2004Simões hoje no Amora Simões today in Amora http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=167374 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003221742/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=167374 3 October 2015 2 October 2015 Record 15 July 2003 Portuguese dead 22 August 2003 DM Peixe Leiria30 June 2004Peixe emprestado à União de Leiria Peixe loaned to União de Leiria http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=170996 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003221844/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=170996 3 October 2015 2 October 2015 Record 22 August 2003 Portuguese dead 31 August 2003 CM Ednilson Vitória Guimarães30 June 2004Ednilson, finalmente Ednilson, finally http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/vitoria_guimaraes/interior.aspx?content_id=171822 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003221802/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/vitoria_guimaraes/interior.aspx?content_id=171822 3 October 2015 2 October 2015 Record 1 September 2003 Portuguese dead 30 January 2004 AM Roger Fluminense30 December 2004Roger é esperado hoje no Fluminense Roger expected today at Fluminense http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=186353 https://web.archive.org/web/20151004003842/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=186353 4 October 2015 2 October 2015 Record 30 January 2004 Portuguese dead 31 January 2004 FW Anderson Luiz Naval30 June 2004Anderson Luiz colocado na Naval Anderson Luiz loaned to Naval http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=186387 https://web.archive.org/web/20151004000844/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/Benfica/interior.aspx?content_id=186387 4 October 2015 2 October 2015 Record 31 January 2004 Portuguese dead See also 2003–04 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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