Famalicão - Benfica: winning formula in play, but starter on high alert | OneFootball

Benfica are expected to once again turn to the midfield trio they fielded in their last two matches, against Sporting and Moreirense, both of which the Eagles won. However, within the partnership formed by Richard Ríos, Leandro Barreiro and Fredrik Aursnes, the Colombian international takes to the pitch against Famalicão on maximum alert.

According to Record, in this Saturday, May 2 edition, José Mourinho did not reveal during the press conference whether or not he will use three midfielders against Hugo Oliveira’s side. However, if that happens, Ríos will have to be extra careful, as he is on the verge of picking up his fifth yellow card, which could rule the No. 20 out of the match against Braga.

With the match against Famalicão being seen as a final, Richard Ríos will give everything to help Benfica, but as the sports daily pointed out, the Colombian midfielder will have to be especially careful not to be booked by Gustavo Correia, the referee appointed for the game against the Famalicão side.

If the Colombian international is shown a yellow card, he will automatically miss the match against Braga, becoming a hugely significant absence for Benfica. At the moment, the Eagles, managed by José Mourinho, already have one doubt for the clash with the Arsenalistas, as Tomás Araújo has still not recovered from injury.

This season, playing for Benfica, Richard Ríos — valued at €22 million — has already made 43 appearances: 25 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 3,458 minutes he has spent on the pitch, he has recorded six goals and six assists.

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