Milan defeated Porto 1–0 in the 2003 UEFA Super Cup, a match notable for Porto manager José Mourinho's confident prediction ahead of their Champions League triumph.
Key Facts
- Date
- 29 August 2003
- Winner
- Milan (Italy)
- Score
- 1–0
- Milan qualified via
- 2003 UEFA Champions League Final (def. Juventus)
- Porto qualified via
- 2003 UEFA Cup Final (def. Celtic)
- Porto manager
- José Mourinho
By the Numbers
Cause → Event → Consequence
Milan earned their place in the UEFA Super Cup by winning the 2003 UEFA Champions League Final against Juventus, while Porto qualified by defeating Celtic in the 2003 UEFA Cup Final. The Super Cup pits the winners of these two major European competitions against each other annually.
On 29 August 2003, Milan and Porto contested the UEFA Super Cup. Milan won the match 1–0, claiming the trophy. After the defeat, Porto manager José Mourinho stated his belief that his side could compete with any team in the UEFA Champions League.
Milan claimed the 2003 UEFA Super Cup title. Porto, despite the defeat, went on to win the 2003–04 UEFA Champions League under Mourinho, vindicating his post-match remarks about his team's ability to compete at the highest European level.