Numbers don’t lie: Rafa Silva went missing in Benfica v Porto | OneFootball

Rafa Silva played his 600th career match against Porto. However, the Clássico did not end well for Benfica’s number 27, Benfica. From what could be seen, the Portuguese midfielder was quite subdued against the Dragons and faced a strong wave of discontent from the fans.

According to the newspaper Record, based on analyses by experts, Rafa Silva’s numbers in the Clássico left much to be desired. Known for being a player who likes to balance and take risks, the number 27 recorded a total of 16 turnovers while he was on the pitch.

However, the numbers don’t stop there. Of the 16 lost balls, the 32-year-old footballer lost four in the danger zone, that is, near Benfica’s penalty area. Moreover, his passing accuracy was off. Of the 17 passes he attempted, Rafa completed only 10.

The Benfica player’s presence in Porto’s box was almost nonexistent. Of the 24 passes he received, 10 were progressive, but the star was unable to continue the plays. Additionally, Rafa Silva suffered three fouls, but all in the midfield, far from Diogo Costa’s goal.

It’s worth recalling that Benfica managed to secure a point thanks to the equalizing goal scored by Leandro Barreiro. Now, the Eagles, led by José Mourinho, are preparing for the match against Arouca, where the Portuguese coach is facing some problems with the squad.

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