The history of Boavista FC

Key milestones in the club's history, in chronological order.

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1998–2003

Champions and European nights

  1. First Champions League group stage

    Boavista FC
    4:2a.e.t.
    Brøndby
    UEFA Champions League
    Location: Porto Stadium: Estádio do Bessa

    Boavista win the qualifying return against Brøndby 4–2 after extra time.

  2. Ricardo settles the Málaga tie

    Boavista FC
    1:0a.e.t. · 4:1 on pens
    Málaga
    UEFA Cup
    Location: Porto Stadium: Estádio do Bessa

    Boavista beat Málaga 1–0 after extra time and 4–1 on penalties.

  3. UEFA Cup semi-final against Celtic

    Boavista FC
    0:1
    Celtic
    UEFA Cup
    Location: Porto Stadium: Estádio do Bessa

    Boavista lose the semi-final second leg 0–1 to Celtic and narrowly miss the final.