Porto’s 0-5 at Benfica in 1996 Supertaça still reverberates 30 years on | OneFootball

Thirty years on, Porto’s 0-5 Supertaça demolition of Benfica in Lisbon remains etched in the minds of generations of Portistas, a historic humiliation for the hosts.

On 18 September 1996, at their great rival’s home, Porto lifted the Supertaça with ruthless efficiency. O Jogo dubbed the 0-5 the Terramoto, a label still roared by blue and white supporters.

António Oliveira devised a perfect plan, springing a surprise by leaving Jardel on the bench. Artur struck first, Edmilson followed, before Jorge Costa, Wetl and Drulovic completed the rout.

Porto’s counter attacking proved deadly, repeatedly slicing through a Paulo Autuori Benfica that looked disoriented despite Preud’Homme in goal.

The 1990s delivered the penta and that infamous night, one of the era’s most emphatic conclusions. Edmilson has revisited the 1996 Supertaça triumph, which still inspires terrace songs among Porto fans.

Source: O Jogo

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