The 2005-06 campaign delivered European heroics and domestic silverware for Benfica as Os Encarnados, under new manager Ronald Koeman, won the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira and finished 3rd in the Primeira Liga. The season's true highlight was the unforgettable run to the UEFA Champions League Quarter-finals, where they famously eliminated both Manchester United and the reigning champions Liverpool. Leading the charge was the legendary Nuno Gomes, whose 15 goals proved vital in a turbulent but memorable season that secured European qualification.