Paris Saint-Germain FC may be threatened by relegation in France but they hold the upper hand going into their Round of 16 return at SL Benfica. In the second half, Benfica scored three more goals from Simão, Nuno Gomes and Katsouranis to win the match. The club also participated in the UEFA Champions League as a result of finishing third in the Primeira Liga in the previous season . He was sacked and replaced by José Antonio Camacho, who affirmed the club's presence in top European competition and guided them to second place. 2 - 1. "[76] On the following Tuesday, Benfica played Copenhagen in Estádio da Luz for the fifth match-day of the group stage. [50] A delighted Camacho said, "I liked the second half a lot. [57] Benfica scored first with header from Simão in the tenth minute, but PSG reacted with two goals in five minutes before half-time. [79] November ended with a decisive match against Milan. [106] Camacho called the narrow victory important. [63] After a two-week break for international matches, Benfica's season resumed on 20 October with a League Cup match against Vitória de Setúbal. A 12th-minute Setúbal goal was not matched until the 94th minute, by Freddy Adu. "[151] The club's season ended with an African tour in which they defeated a team with players from Sal and São Vicente on 17 May and the Angolan national team two days later. Paris Saint Germain 2 - 1 Benfica. The match resulted in a draw and Benfica gained a decisive advantage for the second leg. [133] Chalana was resigned: "There are days like this. [73] On 6 November, Benfica played Celtic on the road. We had many shots; many were good, but football is like this. Total Match Cards for Paris Saint-Germain FC and SL Benfica. However, the second half was different, we did everything to win, created opportunities but the ball just would not go in. [38] Harison scored first for Leiria, but Benfica countered with an equalizer from Nuno Gomes in the 80th minute and a winning goal from Mantorras five minutes later. [43] However, because of the "Mateus Affair," the game was uncertain to occur; Santos expressed hopes for the quick resolution of the case, adding that it was bad for Portuguese football and that the uncertainty caused his players to lose focus. Benfica vs. PSG - 15 March 2007 - Soccerway. [38] Benfica scored first with a back-heeled goal from Nuno Gomes in the 16th minute, while Austria equalized through Jocelyn Blanchard in the 36th minute. In the second half, Benfica was better, the players fought and showed we have a chance to eliminate them. [118] Camacho said, "We started poorly because Getafe has a good team. We did everything to win. [127] Back from international break, the club hosted Paços de Ferreira on 30 March in a 4–1 win. [140] Santos was satisfied, but said Benfica needed to do better, complaining of excessive individualism from his players. The season ran from 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2007; Benfica competed domestically in the Primeira Liga and the Taça de Portugal. [128], As the season wound down, Benfica was battling for a direct qualification for the Champions League with six matches remaining. Match info . 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The match, attracting over 54,000 fans for Rui Costa's last game, was a 3–0 Benfica win. Media speculated the club would sign Sven-Göran Eriksson and later Carlos Queiroz, but Benfica signed the former Porto and Sporting CP manager Fernando Santos. End of loan Jun 30, 2020: Sum: €98.50m: Average age of arrivals: 25.4: Total market value of arrivals: €139.73m [123] Four days later, Benfica played Marítimo at Barreiros, with Cardozo scoring his 19th goal of the season in the 26th minute. [38] They struggled to beat Setúbal goalkeeper Nikola Milojević until Miccoli broke the deadlock in the 79th minute. [75] Santos acknowledged his team's disappointing performance, saying, "We never controlled the game, despite having opportunities to even up. [128] Santos blamed the poor first half for the loss, saying, "Like with Porto, we were lost in the first half, and let our opponent play. [13], Benfica's first signing of the season was Rui Costa[14] nicknamed "The Maestro", who arrived for free and was well received by 3,000 supporters. Despite an improvement in form, Benfica wasted a chance to retake second place after another home draw against arch-rival club Sporting. [3] Simão was crucial; according to Santos, "I cannot see myself without Simão". [12][13] Breaking with tradition, Benfica did not tour abroad; they remained at the club's new training center, Benfica Campus. [43] Camacho was happy to return, acknowledging that his friendship with Vieira played an important role in his quick hiring. "[105] Eight days later, Benfica travelled to Estádio do Varzim to play the sixth round of the Portuguese Cup against Segunda Liga-side Varzim. [60], October began with a home-match against Desportivo das Aves. [37][38] On 18 August, Benfica began their Primeira Liga campaign against Leixões. [125] Santos attributed the draw to Porto goalkeeper Helton's performance, saying, "Helton made three or four great saves. [93] Santos attributed the win to his players' attitude in the presence of an inferior opponent. Paulo Santos ended the game unbeaten. 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Amadora-Benfica, 1-1 (Maurício 36''; Adu 90''+3'' gp); 4-5 gp", "U. Leiria-Benfica, 1-2 (Cadú 2''; Nuno Gomes 16'', 65'')", "Benfica-V. Setúbal, 1-1 (Freddy Adu 90''+4; Matheus 12'')", "Camacho: "Estou satisfeito pelo trabalho em campo, "Cardozo finally cracks resilient Celtic", "Benfica-Marítimo, 2-1 (Cardozo 18'' g.p. The season ran from 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2007; Benfica competed domestically in the Primeira Liga and the Taça de Portugal. [145] Because both rivals had won, Benfica finished in third place with 67 points, two behind winners Porto and one behind Sporting,[127] missing out on direct entry to the 2007–08 UEFA Champions League. [11] Both added options to an offence composed solely of Nuno Gomes and Mantorras, since Fabrizio Miccoli and Derlei did not renew their loan agreements. The title is now harder but we will not renounce it. [44] In his first game, Camacho could not lead Benfica past Vitória de Guimarães, who earned a scoreless draw at Estádio da Luz. Not playing our best. The players worked well and he had many chances to score. [35][36] His departure troubled Santos, since Fernandes had been a growing influence on the team during the pre-season. [98] They then sold Ricardo Rocha to Tottenham Hotspur,[99] and signed David Luiz, also on a loan deal, as his replacement. [121] Chalana accepted the challenge: "I am here through thick and thin. [101], February was a busy month for the club. [133][135][136] On 16 April, the club visited the Alvalade for the Portuguese Cup semi-finals. Benfica said they have agree to loan Brazilian striker Carlos Vinicius, the top scorer in the Portuguese league last season, to Tottenham for a season.... more » 29.09.2020 22:42 Note 2: Players with squad numbers marked ‡ joined the club during the 2007–08 season via transfer, with more details in the following section. e Karagounis 90''; Filipe Anunciação 27'')", "U. Leiria-Benfica, 0-4 (Miccoli 31'', 44'', N. Gomes 62'', Simão 66'' [gp])", "Fernando Santos: "Devíamos ter mantido a mesma coesão, "Benfica-E. Amadora, 3-1 (Miccoli 32'', Simão [gp] 55'', Karyaka 90''; Dário 14'')", "Fernando Santos: "Xistra prejudicou claramente o Benfica, "Fernando Santos: "O FC Porto é o favorito, "Fernando Santos: "Foi um desfecho injusto, "Benfica-Beira-Mar 3-0 (Katsouranis 52'', Petit 55'', Ricardo 75'' p.b. [133], Four days later, Benfica hosted Braga, who were searching for their first win of April. [19] In the offence, Fabrizio Miccoli had his loan deal renewed for a further season,[20] and Benfica signed another option, Mexican striker, Francisco Fonseca. "[119] On 9 March, Benfica hosted União de Leiria. 15/03/2007. Domestically, Benfica's season started erratically, losing 11 points from three losses and a draw before December. First / Second Half WDL. During Benfica's season-ending North American tour after the last game of 2006–07, Fernando Santos spoke to the media about his plans for the upcoming season. [61] Nuno Gomes said, "I hope this win is a turning point for us. From December until April, Benfica regained lost ground in the Primeira Liga, climbing to second place—a point away from Porto, which was also advancing until the quarter-finals of UEFA Cup. Everything you need to know about the Europa League match between Benfica and PSG (15 March 2007): Summary, Stats, Lineups and Scores - Besoccer Don't miss the most important football matches while navigating as usual through the pages of your choice. [45] Benfica signed more players: Uruguayans Maxi Pereira and Cristian Rodríguez first,[46] followed by Brazilian centre-back Edcarlos. After trouble penetrating Setúbal's defense, Mantorras scored in the 71st minute. [7] On 19 May, SIC Notícias announced Carlos Queiroz had signed a two-year deal with Benfica. [124] In the second half, Ytalo scored a 75th-minute equaliser for Marítimo. [6] José Antonio Camacho's agent dismissed speculation about his return.   Draw Rodríguez tied the game for Benfica before Sporting scored two more goals, eliminating Benfica. An away draw in May's opening game left the club dangerously close to finishing fourth. [34] The next day, Benfica accepted an offer for Manuel Fernandes from Everton. 1.00. [152][153], .mw-parser-output .legend{page-break-inside:avoid;break-inside:avoid-column}.mw-parser-output .legend-color{display:inline-block;min-width:1.25em;height:1.25em;line-height:1.25;margin:1px 0;text-align:center;border:1px solid black;background-color:transparent;color:black}.mw-parser-output .legend-text{}  Win [96], As the month progressed, Benfica made some squad adjustments, selling Francisco Fonseca back to Mexico[97] and replacing him with Derlei on a loan from Dynamo Moscow. [57] Benfica scored three goals in the first half, two of them spaced by two minutes and winning the match 3–1. One week later, fans had the bitter-sweet experience of celebrating Rui Costa's final match and seeing Benfica finish fourth, their worst finish since 2001–02. In the 85th minute, Kostas Katsouranis scored Benfica's winning goal with an assist by Rodríguez. In early March, Camacho resigned after three consecutive league draws, citing his inability to motivate the club. [139], In May, Benfica were chasing second place; they met Naval on 5 May. Bahasa - Indonesia; Chinese (simplified) Deutsch; English - Australia; English - Canada; English - Ghana; English - International; ... 15 March 2007 Kick-off 22:00. [111] The draw complicated the league race, with Porto increasing their lead. [139][140] Despite amassing five out of a possible 15 points since becoming manager and trailing second-place Vitória de Guimarães by four points, Chalana remained hopeful: "Nothing is lost, Benfica will use all their weapons to win the remaining nine points. League AVG is Europe UEFA Champions League's average. "[77] After a third international break, Benfica resumed on the 24th with an away game against Académica. Benfica scored first with a header by Cristian Rodríguez, but Tiago Valente tied the game a few minutes later for Paços. [132] It was the fourth time in Benfica's history that they lost by three goals at home, matching their worst result in the Primeira Liga. [54] On the following Friday, Benfica played Paços de Ferreira on the road. [65] The win gave Celtic with a five-point lead over Benfica with three matchdays to go. [148] During the tour, Santos predicted he would win the title in the next season,[149] while Benfica President Luís Filipe Vieira said Benfica would invest heavily to make the team more competitive. [57] They surprised United with an opening goal from Nélson near the half-hour, but conceded an equalizer from Nemanja Vidić just before half time. In April, the situation deteriorated further; Benfica matched their worst league defeat in 60 years, slipped to fourth place and was knocked out of the Portuguese Cup by Sporting CP. [146] Chalana said, "Benfica is very big. [57] They struggled to convert goal chances, having hit the goalposts twice in the second half. Like past home performances, Benfica failed to score and lost points in another scoreless draw. Previously pursued by Lazio, Spartak Moscow, Torino, and Udinese, the 1995-born is … [68] Camacho said about teams like Marítimo, "We have to change our mentality and never relax, because for teams like Marítimo or Vitória de Setúbal, their 'Champions League' is facing Benfica. [44] Two days before the match, the Portuguese Professional Football League announced that the game was postponed until the Portuguese Football Federation decided the outcome of the affair. [31][32] On 28 July, Benfica took part in the draw for the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League; they were paired with Austria Wien. Paris Saint-Germain: Lisbon, Portugal: 22:00: Simão 12 ', 88 ' Petit 27 ' Report: Pauleta 32 ' Stadium: Estádio da … However, the Parisians got back into the game with a goal from Pauleta. On the fourth, they played Estrela da Amadora away. They continued struggling to convert goal opportunities, hitting the goal post twice in quick succession before finally breaking Celtic's defence with an 87th-minute winning goal by Cardozo. In the fourth minute Luisão lost the ball to Miguel Pedro, who scored for Académica. The 2007–08 season was French football club Paris Saint-Germain's 35th professional season, their 35th season in Ligue 1 and their 34th consecutive season in French top-flight.PSG was managed by Paul Le Guen - in his first full season since replacing Guy Lacombe.The club was chaired by Alain Cayzac until Simon Tahar took over. "[103] He saw his first white handkerchiefs, an action commonly seen as a request for resignation. PSG stars Kylian Mbappe and Presnel Kimpembe were among the players to post anti-racism messages following the incident. Benfica boss Jesus was asked for his opinion at a news conference previewing Benfica's Europa League clash at Standard Liege on Thursday and gave a contentious reply. [95] Santos called the match a great spectacle played at high-speed and where the win could have fallen for either side.   Loss [52] The visitors scored first though Dário, but Benfica equalized in the first half and scored two more goals in the second, winning the match 3–1. [111] Without Simão, who was injured, Benfica suffered an early setback when Liédson scored for Sporting in the second minute. During the second half Pablo Hernández added another, and Mantorras scored a 76th-minute consolation goal for Benfica. "[120] In the quarter-finals, Benfica were due to play Spanish side Espanyol, first in Barcelona and then in Lisbon. "[39] On 8 August, Benfica visited the Ernst-Happel-Stadion to play Austria Wien. They managed to react and continued their search for goals until they arrived. "[140][141] The club's last April match was a 2–0 victory over Belenenses,[142] with Chalana praising his players' performance against "a very good team". Andrea Pirlo scored for Benfica, but Maxi Pereira's 23rd-minute shot tied the game. [76] After the match, Rui Costa said, "We had our fourth consecutive win in the Primeira Liga, and I think we are on the right track. They tried to score from every way possible, but could not". [38] The opening goal came from Rui Costa, with further Benfica goals scored by Nuno Gomes and Petit. [105] On 14 February, Benfica hosted 1. They conceded an opening goal in the 42nd minute, scoring two second-half goals in five minutes: one each by Zoro and Cardozo. Half-Time. [73] The match was preponed by a day because of the European commitments of both clubs. Although Camacho was optimistic, he was aware of the high stakes. [52] Although Camacho was pleased with the win, he was concerned about his team's early performance. [27] At the Guadiana Trophy, Benfica drew with Real Betis[28] and defeated Lisbon rivals Sporting CP,[29] ending their pre-season preparations four days later with a match against Estrela da Amadora.   Loss Fabrizio Miccoli had his loan renewed for a second year, while Geovanni, Manuel Fernandes and Ricardo Rocha left the club during the season. [111] Benfica won 2–0 with goals from Simão and Petit, keeping up the pressure on Porto. The club failed to stem their hosts' momentum, giving up a 71st-minute goal for their second-straight league loss. [137] Chalana attributed the loss to poor refereeing: "We started strong, scored two goals and could have scored a third if the referee had signalled a penalty over Luisão. [23] The 28-year-old winger had been with the club for six seasons and the top scorer for four; according to Santos, the prospect of losing him was a "horrible nightmare". As Rui Costa recovered from various injuries, Santos implemented a diamond formation with Costa supporting two strikers. Ricardo Quaresma took advantage of a 42nd-minute counterattack to dribble past David Luiz and score the winning goal for Porto. [78] On the 25th, Benfica hosted Marítimo. 2006/2007 ... 15-03-2007 Benfica 3 - 1. [54] Camacho was philosophical: "You pay for every mistake you make against a side like Milan. [52] Benfica scored the first goal through a penalty from Simão; Giorgos Karagounis scored a second after converting a free-kick. [97] Camacho was disappointed: "We lacked focus; it's apparent since the Champions League elimination that we do. Throughout the second half, Benfica threatened Mickaël Landreau's goalposts, finally scoring near the 90th minute when Simão converted a penalty resulting from a foul on Léo. (Thursday, 08-03-2007 a las 20:45) [111] The home team had an opportunity to lead with a penalty kick in the 36th minute, but Quim stopped Hernâni Borges's shot. Benfica then scored five goals in the final 40 minutes for a 6–1 win. This is the match sheet of the UEFA-Cup game between Paris Saint-Germain and SL Benfica on Mar 8, 2007. Braga scored first with a fifth-minute goal by Zé Manel, with Luisão tying the game in the 21sth minute. The Bundesliga side scored twice in seven minutes during the second half before Cardozo scored in the 89th minute and Di María tied the game in the 92nd, sending Benfica to the round of 16 with Spanish side Getafe. Over the next three months, Camacho's team became increasingly erratic, qualifying for the Portuguese Cup semi-finals but losing crucial points in the league race. [73] Benfica scored first with an own-goal from Alex von Schwedler, but Marítimo levelled the score before half time through Marcinho. Académica goalkeeper Ricardo made two errors, allowing Luisão and Adu to score Benfica's second and third goals,[78] and Camacho credited the late win to his players' perseverance and commitment. Recent acquisition Ariza Makukula scored the only goal in the 43rd minute, a 20-meter strike which fooled goalkeeper Jaromír Blažek. [81] Santos was pleased with his team's performance at Alvalade, saying, "Benfica could have score three goals". Académica's goal complicated things. [150] It was their fifth finish outside the top three after fourth-place finishes in 1939–40, 1940–41 and 2001–02 and a sixth-place finish in 2000–01. Benfica reacted; Nuno Gomes scored to make the score 3–1 in the 63rd minute. Camacho tried to explain his team's performance: "We did not lack attitude, but at home, we sometimes feel disturbed, pressured. "[138] Four days later, Benfica played Porto at the Estádio do Dragão. In the second half, Adu scored the winning goal for ten-men Benfica in the 87th minute. "[145] The draw left Benfica dependent on others to reach second place; even if they won, Sporting had to lose and Guimarães had to lose or draw. [91], In January, the Taça de Portugal started for Benfica;[38] they entered in the fourth round and played with Oliveira do Bairro from the third tier. [38] Neither team could break the deadlock and the game ended in goalless draw. "[122] His first game as manager was against Getafe on the road on 12 March.   Postponed, The squad for the season consisted of the players listed in the tables below, as well as staff member Fernando Santos (manager), Jorge Rosário (assistant manager), Fernando Chalana, (assistant manager), Bruno Moura (physiotherapist), Ricardo Santos (scout).[13][151][152]. After a ten-day international break, Benfica resumed competition with the Clássico at home against Porto on 1 April. [10] Santos had last managed in Portugal in 2003–04, when he led Sporting to a third-place finish,[11] and previously spent three years at Porto, winning five major titles. [103], On 2 February, Benfica played host to Boavista. [58] It was Benfica's 12th loss in 20 matches against English teams in Europe and the fifth loss in six matches against United. [17] They negotiated with AEK Athens for over two weeks and agreed a transfer on 22 June. [63] Santos was happy with his team's display, saying, "It was a great game and my team was focused, organized and dynamic, building a result that translated what happened on the pitch. Leiria, 2-2 (Zoro 51', Cardozo 56'; Paulo César 43', N'Gal 70')", "Chalana: "Estou no Benfica para o que der e vier, "Cardozo a um golo de atingir a meta dos 20", "Marítimo-Benfica, 1-1 (Ytalo 75'; Cardozo 26')", "Benfica-P. 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[56] Camacho was unconcerned with the result, since the league race had many matches remaining. Braga", "V. Setúbal-Benfica, 1-1 (Edinho 88'; Mantorras 72')", "Camacho: "Jogadores estão um pouco presos, "V. Guimarães-Benfica, 1-3 (Ghilas 61'; Cardozo 8' e 90'+2 e Maxi 26')", "Vieira: "Mesmo a 11 pontos preocupamos muita gente, "Benfica-P. Ferreira, 4-1 (Cardozo 41' e 52', Rui Costa 78' e Nuno Assis 90'+1; Pedrinha 2')", "Naval-Benfica, 0-2 (Rodríguez 18', Nuno Assis 90'+3)", "Camacho: "Podíamos ter marcado mais cedo, "Benfica-Sp. "[121] His resignation, so late in the season, caught Benfica's management by surprise. [52] Katsouranis scored the first goal for Benfica but Paços equalized in the 92nd minute. Their opening game in the group stage did not go as planned; they conceded an early goal by Andrea Pirlo, who scored again with an assist by Filippo Inzaghi. All statistics are with charts. We had some reasonable moments but far away from our best. [85] Simão recognized Benfica were now dependent on others to win the league. In their second game against the team, Benfica lost 1–0 on a goal by Aiden McGeady. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. [73] Quim had a particularly unfortunate game, making costly mistakes in two goals, and Benfica lost the match 3–1. According to reports, the former PSG and Napoli star would earn at least £155,000 a week at Benfica which is far below what he was earning at PSG. "[81], On 1 December, Benfica played Porto in the Clássico. "[71], November's first game was at the Mata Real against Paços de Ferreira. [121] They opted to not replace him, nominating his assistant Fernando Chalana as manager. Nuno Gomes scored in the 92nd minute of the 2–1 loss.