Manchester United Champions League Elimination
Porto score a late equaliser at Old Trafford to eliminate Manchester United from the Champions League.
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2004 in Portugal
Explore 30 historical events and records for Portugal in 2004.
Historical records for Portugal in 2004
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March
May
Champions League Semi-Final Victory
Porto defeat Deportivo La Coruna to reach the Champions League final.
Champions League Victory
Keeps goal as FC Porto win the Champions League final.
Champions League Victory
Helps FC Porto keep a clean sheet in the final.
Champions League Victory
Leads FC Porto to a 3-0 victory over Monaco in the UEFA Champions League final.
Champions League Winner
Vitor Baia kept Monaco from scoring as Porto won the European final by three goals in the 2004 UEFA Champions League final, helping Porto win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Ricardo Carvalho dominated key defensive exchanges and left Porto as a Champions League winner in the 2004 UEFA Champions League final, helping Porto win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Jorge Costa captained Porto to their second European championship with a composed defensive display in the 2004 UEFA Champions League final, helping Porto win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Paulo Ferreira supported Porto's compact defensive unit against Monaco's pace in the 2004 UEFA Champions League final, helping Porto win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Costinha Portugal shielded the defence and disrupted Monaco's attempts to build attacks in the 2004 UEFA Champions League final, helping Porto win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Maniche Ribeiro made influential runs from midfield as Porto advanced towards a commanding victory over Monaco in the 2004 UEFA Champions League final, helping Porto win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Deco Souza scored Porto's second goal and directed attacks from midfield in the 2004 UEFA Champions League final, helping Porto win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Nuno Valente secured Porto's left flank as the Portuguese champions controlled the final in the 2004 UEFA Champions League final, helping Porto win the competition.
Deco Champions League Final Second Goal
Finishes a counterattack to double Porto's advantage over Monaco.
Porto Champions League Captain
Leads Porto onto the field and lifts the trophy after the victory over Monaco.
Porto Defensive Leader
Completes an outstanding European campaign as a central defender.
Porto European Championship
Captains the defensive foundation of Mourinho's European champions.
July
European Championship Final
Captains Portugal in the European Championship final against Greece.
Portugal Euro Captain
Leads the host nation through its first major senior final.
Move to English Football
Reunites with Jose Mourinho in the English Premier League.
August
Chelsea Premier League Debut
Begins his Premier League career with a 1-0 Chelsea victory over Manchester United.
Other events (month unknown)
Barcelona Transfer
Joins Barcelona from Porto and becomes a key midfielder in Frank Rijkaard's team.
Chelsea First Mourinho Season Midfield
Arrives at Chelsea from Benfica and helps José Mourinho's team secure the 2004-05 Premier League championship with disciplined midfield play.
Euro Semi-Final Header Against Netherlands
Ronaldo scored the opening goal against the Netherlands as Portugal won 2-1 and advanced to the European Championship final on home soil.
First England Cup Final Goal Against Millwall
Ronaldo headed Manchester United in front against Millwall during the FA Cup final, helping his club claim the trophy with a 3-0 victory.
First European Championship Goal Against Greece
Ronaldo headed a late goal against Greece in Portugal's opening Euro 2004 match, beginning his scoring record at major international tournaments.
French Cup Final Goalscoring Threat
Pauleta spearheaded Paris Saint-Germain's attack as the team defeated Châteauroux 1-0 to win the Coupe de France.
Porto Midfield European Champions
Supplies ball circulation and positional discipline in Porto's midfield during the club's Champions League-winning 2003-04 season.
Second Primeira Liga Title
Leads FC Porto to a second successive Portuguese league championship.
Transfer to Chelsea
After a spell with Porto, Ricardo Carvalho signs for Chelsea. The centre-back followed Jose Mourinho from Porto after winning the Champions League.
How these records were prepared
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