Decisive figure sets the tone as Benfica take control at Estoril

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·16. Mai 2026

Decisive figure sets the tone as Benfica take control at Estoril

Richard Ríos struck in the seventh minute to set Benfica on course for a 3-1 victory at Estoril.

The midfielder arrived to finish from very close range into the top right corner, a clean, early intervention that broke Estoril's shape and settled the visitors.

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He later stung Joel Robles' palms for the Águias (27.). He then drew a free kick on the right wing (38.). From a corner, he shot wide late on (83.).

Ríos finished with four attempts, three on target, plus six possession wins and nine recoveries, underlining how he balanced Benfica's bite in midfield with penalty box threat.

Because he combined ball winning with five touches in the box, the Encarnados kept Estoril under pressure and controlled the key phases between the lines.

The Encarnados finish third and unbeaten in Liga Portugal, while Estoril place 10th.