Renato Sanches' relative can't prevent Benfica defeat | OneFootball

Benfica's U23 team was defeated 2-0 this Wednesday during their visit to Santa Clara’s ground. In a match counting for the 15th round of the Liga Revelação, the Eagles were unable to secure all three points. Stevan Manuel, nephew of Renato Sanches, started for Benfica.

The scoreboard was opened in the 15th minute. Following a corner kick, the island team, through Daniel Silva, took the lead after a lapse in the Eagles’ defense. The teams went into the locker rooms with this result.

In the second half, and despite Benfica’s efforts, it was Santa Clara who scored again. In the 66th minute, after a quick transition, Daniel Silva would score his second of the match. The striker only had to tap it in after a beautiful play by the island team.

With this setback, Benfica’s U23s remain in first place in the Liga Revelação, with 32 points from 14 matches (10 wins, two draws, and two losses). Santa Clara is second with 31 points, and Torreense is third with 31 points from 16 games. Sporting sits in fourth, occupying the last spot granting access to the championship phase.

Benfica’s U23s will be back in action next Monday, December 22, at 11:00 a.m., hosting Estoril Praia. This match corresponds to the final round of the Liga Revelação and will no longer have an impact on the final standings of this phase.

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