Benfica suffer another comeback, fifth league defeat for the Eagles | OneFootball

The Benfica B team lost (2-1) this Saturday, November 8, against Vizela. In a match for the 11th round of Liga Portugal 2 Meu Super 25/26, the young Eagles were unable to secure their third win of the season, after having squandered a 3-0 lead in their last match.

In a game played at the Benfica Campus, in Seixal, the Eagles started the match well. The club from Luz capitalized on their good start with a goal from Tiago Freitas, 21 minutes into the game. However, the Reds allowed the equalizer still in the first half, from the penalty spot, in the 29th minute.

In the second half, things once again did not go well for the Benfica side. Despite several goal opportunities for Benfica, it was Vizela who scored again, in the 72nd minute, to complete the comeback. There were no more celebrations, and the match ended with a 2-1 defeat for the Eagles.

With this defeat – the fifth in 11 games this season – Nelson Veríssimo’s men drop to 15th place in the table, with 10 points from 11 matches. The Liga 2 standings are led by Sporting – the Lisbon rival has 22 points from 10 matches played.

Benfica B remains focused on the national championship for their next game. The Reds will play their next match against Leiria, next Sunday, November 30. The match, which will take place at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, in Leiria, is scheduled to kick off at 3:30 pm.

José Mourinho was once again present in the stands. Watch here as the Benfica coach mingles with the Eagles’ youth teams:

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