Racing against time: Ríos sets date for Benfica return | OneFootball

Richard Ríos is in a genuine race against time regarding the game against Real Madrid. According to reports, the Colombian international is doing everything possible to recover as quickly as possible to be available for Benfica, coached by José Mourinho, for the upcoming Champions League match.

As reported by the newspaper Record in today's edition, February 6, the number 20, who was injured in the match against Porto on January 14, is already doing individual training on the Seixal pitch, not limited to gym work only. The goal is to be fit for the first-leg match scheduled for February 17.

Disappointed by not being able to contribute to the historic 4-2 victory against the Merengues, Ríos is now working intensively with the aim of facing the Merengues in mind. However, the final decision will be up to José Mourinho, who will assess whether the Colombian is fit or not.

Although he is on Benfica's list for UEFA competitions, the sports daily reveals that the number 20 must be patient regarding his return. Determined to return in the coming days, Ríos is aware that the date might change, which led the Colombian to share a message on social media.

This season, wearing Benfica's jersey, Richard Ríos — valued at 22 million euros — has played 32 matches: 16 in the Liga Portugal Betclic, 10 in the Champions League, three in the Taça de Portugal, two in the Taça da Liga, and one in the Supertaça. In the 2,622 minutes he played, the midfielder scored three goals and made two assists.

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