Leandro Barreiro shines again for Benfica, record in sight | OneFootball

Leandro Barreiro has been growing ever more influential in the Benfica team since José Mourinho’s arrival, and that was evident again in the rout against Moreirense (4-1). The Luxembourg midfielder is going through his best spell of the season and is close to setting a record.

According to A Bola, the Luxembourg international has already scored five goals this season, a tally that puts him very close to the record he set last season, also in service of the Eagles, when he found the net on six different occasions.

"He shone in Benfica’s shooting festival" was how Luxemburger Wort highlighted it, praising the performance of the Eagles’ No. 18. "Complete", meanwhile, wrote L'essentiel, impressed by the recent form Leandro Barreiro has been showing at the Club of Light, where he is seen as one of José Mourinho’s undisputed starters.

However, the midfielder’s good form is not only reflected in the goals he has been scoring, but also in his assists. The player, who spoke to the press after winning the man of the match award, recorded a goal and an assist for Richard Ríos against Moreirense, taking his number of decisive passes to seven. The midfielder now has three games left to set a new career high.

This season for Benfica, Leandro Barreiro - valued at €15 million - has already made 47 official appearances: 28 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 13 in the Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup and one in the Super Cup. .

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