The 2019-20 campaign delivered a season of dramatic dichotomy for Benfica as Os Encarnados, the defending champions, clinched the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira and surged to a spectacular early lead in the Primeira Liga before suffering a dramatic second-half collapse that led to the sacking of manager Bruno Lage. Despite finishing 2nd in the league and as Taça de Portugal runners-up to rivals Porto, the season was defined by the stunning goalscoring form of the joint-top league goalscorers Pizzi and Carlos Vinícius, who both notched 18 goals in a year of soaring promise and ultimate heartbreak.