Vítor Baía: “We were more than players, coaches or officials” | OneFootball

It has been exactly 22 years since FC Porto won the European title for the second time. In the final, played in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, the Dragons beat Monaco 3-0, with goals from Carlos Alberto, Deco and Dmitri Alenichev. The team coached by José Mourinho saw captain Jorge Costa lift the “Big Ears” trophy alongside Vítor Baía, one year after winning the UEFA Cup.

This Tuesday, the former goalkeeper marked the date with a message on social media. “There are nights that remain forever in history... and in our lives. 2004 was much more than winning a Champions League. It was proof that when there is unity, talent, commitment and a true team spirit, nothing is impossible. After winning the 2003-04 UEFA Cup Final, few imagined that the best was still yet to come. But it did. The 2004 UEFA Champions League Final was the cherry on top for an unforgettable generation,” it reads.

“We were more than players, coaches or directors. We were a family united by the same dream, the same ambition and the same belief. And when everyone moves in the same direction, with competence and passion in every area, everything becomes possible. The years have gone by... but the pride, the emotion and the memory of that triumph will remain eternal,” added the former vice-president and SAD board member under the leadership of Pinto da Costa.

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