Numbers don’t lie: Richard Ríos faces trial by fire in Porto - Benfica 🔥 | OneFootball

Richard Ríos, who was signed this summer from Palmeiras, has yet to fully convince the Benfica fans. After some underwhelming performances, the Colombian sees tonight’s Clássico as an opportunity to dispel any lingering doubts. However, the midfielder is not the only one looking to prove himself.

Heading into the Clássico, the newspaper Record decided to do an X-ray comparison of the two players, showing the influence each has had on their respective teams. Needless to say, the advantage falls to the Dane. In terms of finishing, the Dragons’ number 8 already has one goal and three assists. The Colombian, on the other hand, has yet to register any contribution.

But the numbers don’t stop there. When it comes to ball recoveries, the Dane once again surpasses the number 20 of the Eagles, registering 32 balls recovered compared to Ríos’s 26. The same goes for chances created: 11 for Froholdt and 5 for the Benfica player.

However, there are other stats that clearly give the Eagles’ midfielder—called up by Colombia—the edge. The former Palmeiras midfielder is superior in tackles, recording 10 compared to the Nordic player’s 5. Additionally, he has more shots taken (22) compared to just 9 for Victor Froholdt. Ríos also leads in duels won, registering 46 against the Porto midfielder’s 34.

The numbers don’t lie: among the many new faces set to feature in this Clássico, the spotlight will certainly be on these two athletes, who will have different objectives in the match. Froholdt aims to continue his influence on the Dragons’ dynamics, while Ríos is looking to finally establish himself in the Benfica squad.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.