Richard Ríos fronts up after Benfica v Casa Pia, gives fans his word: Never | OneFootball

Richard Ríos used social media to assure Benfica fans that the squad will not turn its back on the fight. After the 2-2 draw in the 11th round of Liga Portugal Betclic against Casa Pia, the midfielder made a post on Instagram guaranteeing that the team will not hide.

“Show your face and always take responsibility, never try to justify or hide. For us and for ours,” wrote Richard Ríos, the 25-year-old Colombian international, in an Instagram post commenting on the 2-2 draw between Benfica and Casa Pia in the 11th round of Liga Portugal Betclic.

In the National Championship match, Richard Ríos ended up getting injured and is now a major doubt for Benfica’s upcoming fixtures. The 24-year-old Colombian midfielder was hurt in the play that led to Casa Pia’s second goal, and was replaced by Henrique Araújo in the 90+4th minute.

This season, playing for Benfica, Richard Ríos – valued at 22 million euros – has played 21 matches: 11 in Liga Portugal Betclic, eight in the Champions League, one in the League Cup, and another in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. In the 1,723 minutes he has been on the pitch, the midfielder has provided one assist.

Benfica returns to action against Atlético in the Portuguese Cup. The fourth round match of the main competition is scheduled for November 21 at 8:30 p.m. and will be broadcast on RTP 1. As for the league, the Eagles travel to face Nacional (November 29, 6:00 p.m.).

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