Marco Silva’s Benfica wide duo shine as competition drops to the bench | OneFootball

Marco Silva’s early Benfica blueprint has elevated Rafa Silva and Gianluca Prestianni on the flanks. According to Glorioso 1904, their sharp starts have pushed competition to the bench.

Benfica have 25 goals in seven competitive games, including nine in the league, a blistering opening not seen for 37 years.

In the scoring chart, Rafa is second with four goals and Prestianni third with three, with only Vangelis Pavlidis on 10 ahead.

Rafa remains a leading threat, adding two assists to his four goals and making his mark in the Europa League. Across five matches in that competition he averages 0.60 goals per game, the second best return so far behind Anderlecht’s Danylo Sikan.

Prestianni has thrilled supporters with his ability to unbalance defences, scoring three in five at the same 0.60 rate. He has started four times and supplied one assist, while Schjelderup, a standout at the 2026 World Cup, has been left on the bench.

Silva is a firm admirer of the young Argentine, saying he is in great shape and praising the heart and soul he brings to matches.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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