The 2010-11 campaign was a season of soaring ambition and deep European adventure for Benfica, as Os Encarnados secured a competitive 2nd-place finish in the Primeira Liga. Despite falling short in the league, the team delivered vital silverware, clinching the Taça da Liga, and embarking on a glorious run to the UEFA Europa League semi-finals. Leading the attack with clinical precision was the talismanic forward Óscar Cardozo, whose 23 goals across all competitions were crucial. The year was defined by a stunning 16-game winning streak that broke a decades-old club record and an emotional mid-season moment as David Luiz departed for a record transfer fee.