Benfica edge Atlético with a little help from 'reinforcements' (1-0) | OneFootball

Benfica B beat Atlético CP 1-0 this Saturday at Tapadinha, winning the Germano Figueiredo Trophy in what was the final test for Nélson Veríssimo’s side before the official start of the season.

The game’s only goal was scored by Olívio Tomé. The 20-year-old striker once again showed his eye for goal, after recently making his debut for Benfica’s first team in the friendly against Belenenses, played at the Estádio da Luz.

The match was also marked by the presence of three youngsters who spent most of pre-season under Marco Silva’s orders. Rui Silva, Gonçalo Moreira and Miguel Figueiredo were included in the B team’s starting eleven, strengthening Nélson Veríssimo’s squad after returning from duty with the first team.

It should be remembered that Miguel Figueiredo was even used by Marco Silva in the match against St. Gallen, while Rui Silva and Gonçalo Moreira started in the 5-1 thrashing of Belenenses during preparations for the new season.

As expected, the three players will be part of the Benfica B squad throughout the season, while still keeping the possibility of being called up to the first team whenever the Benfica coach deems it necessary. Meanwhile, João Rego was not used against Atlético CP. The young midfielder continues to attract interest in the market and could leave the Eagles during this transfer window, with several loan offers currently on the table.

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