After making headlines, Richard Ríos sets sights on new goal at Benfica | OneFootball

Still far from being consensual in the Benfica universe, Richard Ríos continues to make headlines. When the Colombian was signed from Palmeiras, one of the aspects that caught the fans' attention was his long-range shots. However, the midfielder has yet to showcase this skill with the Eagles.

Richard Ríos with a Misaligned Aim

So far, Richard Ríos has attempted 40 long-range shots, but only nine were on target and none resulted in a goal. This contrasts with the Colombian international's history, who, before joining Benfica, had scored 16 goals in his career, seven of them from outside the box, six for Palmeiras and one for the Colombian national team.

Looking solely at the league, the Eagles' number 20 is the fifth player with the most shots from outside the box (21), but only four were on target. In the entire competition, Richard Ríos ranks eighth in total shots (40), but only 50th in shots on target, and is the only one among the top 50 shooters who hasn't scored any goals in the league.

Midfielder Aims to Shine and Justify Benfica's Investment

The midfielder's goal is to quickly improve this record and gain more confidence with the Sacred Mantle. Next Wednesday, at 8:45 PM, during the away match against Porto, the international player for the Reds has an excellent opportunity to turn things around and showcase his quality.

This season, wearing Benfica's jersey, Richard Ríos - valued at 22 million euros - has played 31 matches: 16 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 10 in the Champions League, two in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup, and one in the Super Cup. In the 2,578 minutes he played, the midfielder scored three goals and made two assists.

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