Sven-Göran Eriksson: the tribute

TRIBUTE

Sven-Göran Eriksson, the coach who led Benfica for five seasons (1982/83, 1983/84 and 1989/90 to 1991/92), was honored on Thursday, April 11, at Estádio da Luz, during and before the Benfica-Marseille, in th first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals. Watch - or re-watch - the tribute here. 

10:00 pm | Benfica-Marseille ends.

9:05 pm | The second half of Benfica-Marseille begins.

9:03 pm | Flanked by his former players, Sven-Göran Eriksson leaves the pitch to a huge ovation!

9:02 pm | Images of Benfica under Sven-Göran Eriksson are shown on the giant screens in the Cathedral! 

9:01 pm | President Rui Costa, accompanied by Toni and Humberto Coelho, enters the pitch and hugs Sven-Göran Eriksson! The President presents the Cosme Damião Tribute Award to the Swedish coach. 

8:50 pm | Another memorable moment in the tribute to Sven-Göran Eriksson is about to begin: now on the Cathedral lawn.

8:49 pm | Halftime: Benfica-Marseille.

8:05 pm | Sven-Göran Eriksson watches the match with enthusiasm and emotion.

8:00 pm | The first leg of the Europa League quarter-final between Benfica and Marseille kicks off. Sven-Göran Eriksson is in the presidential box with President Rui Costa.

7:55 pm | Sven-Göran Eriksson greeted by Benfica fans as he arrives at the presidential box.