Jorge Costa and Vítor Baía, the wall behind Porto’s European glory | OneFootball

On May 26, 2004, FC Porto won the Champions League and wrote one of the most iconic chapters in its European journey.

In the final held in Gelsenkirchen, Porto beat Monaco 3-0 and claimed the European title. The team, then managed by José Mourinho, asserted itself clearly in a match where defensive solidity and attacking efficiency made the difference against the French side, which featured Ludovic Giuly.

Also etched in blue-and-white memory is the image of the composure conveyed by Vítor Baía and Jorge Costa, two captains and indispensable figures in that group. The pair led a compact, competitive, and ruthless team in the decisive moments of the competition.

The victory over Monaco confirmed FC Porto’s outstanding campaign in Europe’s top club competition and brought the trophy back to the Dragon. In the end, Jorge Costa and Vítor Baía lifted the cup together, in a powerful symbol of the leadership and unity of a group forever linked to the club’s history.

More than two decades later, the date still holds a special place in Porto fans’ memory: it was on that day that FC Porto returned to the top of Europe and reinforced its status among the giants of European football.

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