Benfica 1-1 Rio Ave: Late setback ruins Mourinho’s Luz debut (Video) | OneFootball

Benfica drew 1-1 with Rio Ave this Tuesday, September 23. In José Mourinho’s debut at Estádio da Luz, the Eagles struggled to overcome the team from Vila do Conde in a match that was postponed from the first round of Liga Portugal Betclic. See HERE how the match unfolded.

At Estádio da Luz, the home team had some difficulties breaking through the Vila do Conde defensive block. Despite complete dominance in several statistical areas, the Eagles only showed their best attacking form in the last 10 minutes of the first half, but the break arrived with the score still 0-0 at home.

In the second half, Benfica came out more focused and managed to create more goal opportunities as the match progressed. José Mourinho brought on several attacking players to force an assault on Rio Ave’s goal, and the gamble paid off: in the 86th minute, Lukebakio set up Sudakov after a brilliant move, and the Ukrainian scored for the Eagles. However, in the 90+1st minute, a cold shower at Luz: André Luiz scored for Vila do Conde’s side and left the final result at 1-1.

With this draw – the second in 12 matches this season – Benfica now has 14 points from six games in Liga Portugal Betclic. José Mourinho’s team now occupies third place. Porto is in first with 18 points, Sporting is second with 15.

Benfica returns to the pitch next Friday, September 26, at 8:15 pm, at Estádio da Luz, against Gil Vicente. The match counts for the seventh round of Liga Portugal Betclic and will be played against the team led by César Peixoto.

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