Attention, Benfica! Cassiano eyes historic feat against the Eagles | OneFootball

Cassiano seeks to write his name in the history of Casa Pia, especially during the trip to Estádio da Luz. According to reports, the forward is just one goal away from achieving an unprecedented feat for the club and intends for the 'guest of honor' to be Benfica. The canary aims to secure the title of top scorer.

With 48 hours to go before the clash between the eagles and Casa Pia, the forward has already scored 12 goals for the team in the first league, and during the visit to the Benfica stronghold, he aims to reach his 13th goal, thus becoming known as the top scorer of the Lisbon team in the top tier of Portuguese football.

The 36-year-old forward returned to the starting lineup and to scoring in the previous match, where he scored in Casa Pia's defeat against Estrela Amadora (3-5), which led to the dismissal of coach João Pereira. With the goal against the tricolors, the canary equaled Clayton, currently at Rio Ave, who also has 12 goals for the Pina Manique team.

However, compared to the former Benfica target, Cassiano needed fewer games than his compatriot to reach this important milestone. The striker from Vila do Conde needed 53 games to reach 12 goals, while Cassiano achieved this record in just 36 matches.

. However, on the eve the press will not have José Mourinho's press conference, as, according to the eagles' indications, it coincides with the day of the second round of elections.

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