Marco Silva could do at Benfica in two months what Mourinho didn’t in nine | OneFootball

Benfica are preparing to take to the pitch at the Estádio da Luz against Gil Vicente, looking to continue their recent run in the League. Under the guidance of Marco Silva, the Eagles are aiming to maintain the excellent positive momentum they have shown in recent weeks of domestic competition. After a less convincing start with a 2-2 draw against Ac. Viseu, the group managed to respond emphatically and put together several favorable results that have placed the team at the top of the table.

More specifically, the Eagles are looking to claim their fifth consecutive win in the national championship, a mark the Club has not reached since the 2024/25 season. The last time the Eagles recorded such a winning streak came under Bruno Lage, when the team finished in 2nd place. At that time, between February 2 and April 6, the Lisbon side strung together nine straight victories by beating E. Amadora, Moreirense, Santa Clara, Boavista, Nacional, Rio Ave, Gil Vicente, Farense and Porto in the competition.

As such, less than two months after taking charge of his first official match as Benfica’s head coach, Marco Silva could achieve something José Mourinho failed to do in nine months in the job. Last season, under Mourinho, Glorioso’s best run amounted to just four consecutive League wins. That positive streak with Mourinho at the helm came through victories against Alverca, Santa Clara, AVS SAD and Gil Vicente.

Marco Silva’s debut in charge of the Eagles came on Swiss soil, ending in a 2-1 defeat to St. Gallen. After opening the league campaign with a 2-2 draw against Ac. Viseu, Benfica then 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 over, Marco Silva has recorded eight wins and just two draws in the matches played under his leadership. Benfica currently sit second in the overall League standings with 13 points, level on points with Sporting and, provisionally, five points behind leaders Porto.

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