Ríos scores, but Benfica are held and stay two points off Sporting | OneFootball

With a goal from former Palmeiras player Richard Ríos, Benfica drew 1-1 with Casa Pia this Monday away from home in the 28th round of the Portuguese League.

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League standings

With 66 points, two fewer than Sporting, Benfica sits in third place in the domestic competition. Casa Pia, meanwhile, has 25 points and is in 16th place, threatened by relegation.

📋 Match summary

⚫🔴CASA PIA 1 X 1 BENFICA🔴⚪

🏆 Competition: Portuguese League – Round 28 🏟️ Venue: Estádio Municipal de Rio Maior, Rio Maior (POR) 📅 Date: April 6, 2026 (Monday) ⏰ Time: 4:45 p.m. (Brasília time)

Goals

How the match unfolded

In the 22nd minute of the second half, after a cross from the right by Gianluca Prestianni, Andreas Schjelderup nodded it back across goal at the far post, and Richard Ríos headed home to put Benfica in front.

Casa Pia equalized in the 32nd minute. After António Silva failed to clear the ball properly inside the box, Rafael Brito took advantage and leveled the score.

Next matches

⚫🔴Casa Pia🔴⚫

⚔️ Match: Alverca vs. Casa Pia 🏆 Competition: Portuguese League – Round 29 📅 Date: April 12, 2026 (Sunday) ⏰ Time: 11:30 a.m. (Brasília time) 🏟️ Venue: Complexo Desportivo FC Alverca, Alverca do Ribatejo (POR)

🔴⚪Benfica⚪🔴

⚔️ Match: Benfica vs. Nacional 🏆 Competition: Portuguese League – Round 29 📅 Date: April 12, 2026 (Sunday) ⏰ Time: 2 p.m. (Brasília time) 🏟️ Venue: Estádio da Luz, Lisbon (POR)

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