However , in Europe Benfica did not fare as well and were knocked - out of the UEFA Cup by Roma in the first round .
The league campaign started in the best of terms as the team racked up wins in September and October .
In Europe Benfica did not fare as well and were knocked - out of the UEFA Cup by Roma in the first round .
The league campaign started in the best of terms as the team racked up wins in September and October .