Mista Goals Help Valencia Win UEFA Cup
Mista scores Valencia's second goal against Marseille in the UEFA Cup final as Benítez completes a league-and-European double.
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2004 in Spain
Explore 12 historical events and records for Spain in 2004.
Historical records for Spain in 2004
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May
Vicente Penalty in Valencia UEFA Cup Final
Vicente converts the penalty that opens scoring against Marseille and helps Benítez's Valencia win the UEFA Cup.
June
Liverpool Manager
Is appointed Liverpool manager after leaving Valencia.
Golden Boot UEFA Champions League
Scores 9 goals for Monaco to claim the UEFA Champions League scoring honour. The achievement reflects his remarkable scoring contribution to Monaco’s run to the final.
August
Baraja Scores Valencia Super Cup Opener
Baraja scores Valencia's first goal against Porto as Ranieri's team win the UEFA Super Cup.
Other events (month unknown)
Baraja Helps Valencia Defeat Porto
Rubén Baraja scored Valencia's opening goal in a two nil victory over Porto in the UEFA Super Cup.
Lorca Forward in Emery Transition
Juanito leads attacking movements for Lorca Deportiva as the club changes coach and begins a push toward promotion.
Lorca Managerial Transition
A knee injury brings Emery's playing days at Lorca Deportiva to an end, and he takes charge as the club's coach in December.
National Team Head Coach
Begins rebuilding the national team around technical midfield play.
Spain Appointment
Becomes Spain manager after the European Championship.
Transfer to Liverpool
Xabi Alonso leaves Real Sociedad to take up a new playing role with Liverpool. The Basque playmaker moved to Anfield to shape Rafael Benitez's passing midfield.
Valencia Double
Completes a domestic and European double before leaving the club.
How these records were prepared
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