The history of Boavista FC
Milestones and background from the club's history, in chronological order.
More milestones and background for each event.
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Competitions
Nicknames through the years Three names tell a story of near misses, late goals and an unbeaten season. Read the storiesClose the stories
Cups and Europe
4–1 against Atlético Madrid
Boavista beat Atlético Madrid 4–1 at the Bessa in the UEFA Cup.
The first round victory in 1981/82 becomes an early European highlight for the club.
Holders Inter beaten
Boavista beat Inter Milan 2–1 at the Bessa in the UEFA Cup.
Against the defending UEFA Cup winners, Boavista score twice and protect their lead with a 0–0 draw in Milan. The tie is among the club's early European landmarks.
Champions and European nights
First Champions League group stage
Boavista win the qualifying return against Brøndby 4–2 after extra time.
After a 2–1 win in Denmark, elimination looms at 1–2 in the Bessa. Three extra-time goals take Boavista through 6–3 on aggregate and into the group stage for the first time.
Opening night at Anfield
Boavista draw 1–1 at Liverpool to open their 2001/02 Champions League campaign.
Silva gives the Portuguese champions an early lead before Michael Owen equalises. Boavista later reach the second group stage.
Champions League win over Dortmund
Boavista beat Borussia Dortmund 2–1 in the Champions League.
The home victory over the 1997 European champions helps Boavista reach the second group stage.
Boavista lose the semi-final second leg 0–1 to Celtic and narrowly miss the final.
After a 1–1 draw in Glasgow, Henrik Larsson's late goal settles the return at the former Bessa. Boavista had eliminated Paris Saint-Germain, Hertha BSC and Málaga.
