Benfica win Lisbon derby, go top of the league | OneFootball

On the morning of this Saturday, December 13, Benfica's junior team smiled again after winning 2-0 in their visit to Belenenses. The red and white team played at the home of the blues of Restelo in a match for the 14th round of the 1st phase of the National Under-19 Championship.

Thus, the Clube da Luz returns to victories after a draw at the Benfica Campus in the previous round, where the goalposts prevented the eagles from securing three points against União de Leiria. However, the Leiria team lost points again, allowing the Glorioso to claim the lead.

Playing away did not cause any discomfort for Luís Araújo's team, which took control of the match from the start. At halftime, Clube da Luz was leading by one goal to zero, thanks to a precise finish in the 33rd minute.

In the second half, buoyed by their advantage from the first 45 minutes, Benfica sought to make the score more expressive. Despite creating several opportunities, the team led by Luís Araújo only managed to make it 2-0 in the 64th minute.

Thus, the red and whites return to victories after the draw in the previous round, showing they are strong contenders for the title. After 14 rounds, the Glorioso leads with 27 points, the same as União de Leiria. However, the eagles might gain a three-point advantage, as they have a game in hand.

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