Although they are behind, Benfica still dreams of consecration in the Portuguese league. Hope is the last thing that is lost and, for this reason, he still believes in the Olympic return. This Saturday, The Eagles beat Sp. Braga 3-1 and put some pressure on the leader Sporting Lisbon.
With Nico Otamendi and Angelito Di María as starters (B. Rollheiser entered the ST), Benfica started losing at home, but turned it around in the last 25 minutes of play. Marcos Leonardo tied at 26′ from ST. At 40′, Angelito sent a cross to the head of David Neres for the 2-1 victory. 15th assist of the season for Fideo. And, in additional time, the aforementioned Leonardo declared the score 3-1.
With this result, Benfica reached 76 points, four behind Lisbon (with one game less). There are three dates left for the Portuguese league to conclude. Will Angelito and company be able to make the Olympic lap?
