Show at Benfica – Vitória SC help Richard Ríos set unique record | OneFootball

Richard Ríos is the name that is in the spotlight since the triumph against Vitória de Guimarães. According to recent findings, the Colombian international, in his first season at Benfica, achieved an unprecedented feat against the team from Guimarães, something that had never happened in his career.

According to data pointed out by Playmaker, Richard Ríos provided two assists against Gil Lameiras' team, something that had never happened before. In other words, in his career as a footballer, Benfica's number 20 had never contributed with two assists in the same match.

However, the good news doesn't stop there. The statistics portal goes further and points out that the Colombian international has already equaled, with Benfica's Sacred Mantle, his best season in terms of the number of assists. The record was set in 2024, when he was playing for Palmeiras.

For the second consecutive week, Ríos has had a direct influence on Benfica's result. Before the pair of assists against Vitória de Guimarães, the Colombian scored the goal that started the comeback in Arouca (2-1). At the end of the match on March 21, the midfielder highlighted the teamwork.

This season, playing for Benfica, Richard Ríos - valued at 22 million euros - has played a total of 39 official matches: 21 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 12 in the Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup, and one in the Super Cup. In the 3,110 minutes he was on the pitch, the number 20 recorded four goals and five assists.

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