Richard Ríos has plenty to celebrate, Benfica could cash in millions | OneFootball

Richard Ríos - who is at risk of missing the next Benfica game - was a starter in Colombia's 3-0 victory over Bolivia. The match, played in the early hours of Friday, resulted in the Colombian national team's qualification for the 2026 World Cup, something the Clube da Luz views positively due to the likely presence of their midfielder in the competition.

In a game where Colombia maintained control, the opening goal came in the 31st minute. Assisted by Santiago Arias, James Rodríguez, a historic player for Porto, placed the ball in the back of the net, which would be the only goal of the first half.

After going into the locker room with a minimal lead, the Colombian team took some time to achieve a more comfortable result. It was only in the 74th minute that the second goal of the match came, with Jhon Córdoba punishing the Bolivian side, assisted by Quintero.

After the long wait for the second goal, it didn't take long for the third. Quintero, who came on in the 61st minute of the match, had already provided the second goal to Córdoba, and he himself sealed the score at 83', with an assist from former Porto player Luis Díaz.

Richard Ríos played the entire match, being the only starting midfielder who was not substituted. Colombia's presence in the 2026 World Cup and the very likely presence of Ríos in the squad representing Colombia in the tournament is good news for Benfica. The Reds will have one of their players performing on one of the biggest stages in world football, which could significantly increase the player's value and ensure a generous financial gain in a potential sale.

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