2004–05 Primeira Liga
The 2004–05 Primeira Liga was the 71st edition of top flight of Portuguese football. It started on 28 August 2004 with a match between Belenenses and Marítimo, and ended on 22 May 2005.
| Season | 2004–05 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 28 August 2004 – 22 May 2005 |
| Champions | Benfica 31st title |
| Relegated | Moreirense Estoril Beira-Mar |
| Champions League | Benfica Porto Sporting CP |
| UEFA Cup | Braga Vitória de Guimarães Vitória de Setúbal |
| Matches played | 306 |
| Goals scored | 711 (2.32 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Liédson (25 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Sporting CP 6–1 Boavista (13 November 2004) |
| Biggest away win | 0–4 (3 times) |
| Highest scoring | Sporting CP 6–1 Boavista (13 November 2004) |
← 2003–04 2005–06 → | |
Benfica won their 31st league title, with 65 points, three points ahead of the defending champions Porto. The league was contested by 18 clubs, and was considered one of the most competitive seasons in recent years.
The first goal of the season was scored by Belenenses centre-back Rolando. The first red card of the season was given to Vitória de Setúbal's Bruno Ribeiro, and the first yellow was given to Belenenses' Juninho Petrolina in the opening match of the season. Benfica and Porto were both qualified for the 2005–06 UEFA Champions League group stage, and Sporting CP qualified for the UEFA Champions League qualifying round. At the bottom of the table, Moreirense, Estoril and Beira-Mar were relegated to the Liga de Honra. Liédson was the top scorer with 25 goals.