Benfica stats leave Mourinho grinning at Bruno Lage’s expense | OneFootball

after the triumph against Rio Ave, it was highlighted that Benfica currently has 42 points, one more than in the previous season at the same point in the competition, when the team was managed by Bruno Lage. The coach used this data to make a direct comparison between different periods, emphasizing the importance of consistent scoring in a crucial phase of the season.

The Eagles remain undefeated in the Liga Portugal Betclic, with twelve wins and six draws. In the previous season, started by Roger Schmidt and concluded under the leadership of Bruno Lage, the record was 13 wins, two draws, and three losses.

Despite the unbeaten run in the championship, Benfica currently occupies third place in the National Championship. The team, managed by the "Special One", is three points behind Sporting and ten behind Porto, who are also unbeaten in the competition. This standings scenario reinforces the demand of the upcoming schedule and the need to maintain competitive regularity to close the gap with direct rivals.

Benfica's best performance during Rui Costa's presidency up to this point in the season was recorded in 2022/2023, under the command of Roger Schmidt, with 47 points accumulated, a season that ended with the conquest of the 38th Portuguese Championship.

The next league fixture is scheduled for Sunday, the 25th, against Estrela da Amadora, in the 19th round of the competition, at Estádio da Luz, with exclusive broadcast on BTV, where the team aims to chase the league leadership.

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