Marco Silva could achieve in two months at Benfica what Mourinho did not in nine | OneFootball

Marco Silva could take Benfica to five successive league wins, a run José Mourinho did not manage in nine months. Gil Vicente visit the Estádio da Luz next.

According to Glorioso 1904, Benfica are aiming to extend their strong domestic momentum under the new head coach.

Benfica last won five on the bounce in 2024/25 under Bruno Lage, when they finished second. From two February to six April they recorded nine straight victories, beating E. Amadora, Moreirense, Santa Clara, Boavista, Nacional, Rio Ave, Gil Vicente, Farense and Porto.

It is less than two months since Silva’s first official match, a 2-1 defeat against St. Gallen in Switzerland. Under Mourinho last season the longest league sequence was four, against Alverca, Santa Clara, AVS SAD and Gil Vicente.

After opening the league with a 2-2 draw at Ac. Viseu, Benfica beat Casa Pia away 7-0, Estoril at home 2-1, Marítimo away 3-0 and Moreirense 4-0 in Moreira de Cónegos.

Since taking charge, Silva has eight wins and two draws. Benfica are second on 13 points, level with Sporting and five points behind leaders Porto, provisionally.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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