Richard Ríos risks suspension after Porto v Benfica | OneFootball

Despite the high expectations, Benfica and Porto drew 0-0 in the Classic of the eighth round. Richard Ríos received a yellow card in the first half of the match and is 'on edge' for the next round, being suspended if he is cautioned again.

The incident that earned Richard Ríos a yellow card was contested with Gabri Veiga and put the Benfica midfielder on the list of players at risk. The Colombian international joins Nicolás Otamendi, with both having four yellow cards.

they will miss the always challenging trip to Estádio D. Afonso Henriques, to face Vitória de Guimarães.

This season, playing for Benfica, Richard Ríos – valued at 22 million euros – has played 15 matches: eight in the Liga Portugal Betclic, six in the Champions League, and one in the Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup. In the 1,283 minutes he has been on the pitch, the midfielder has not scored any goals or made any assists.

Benfica will return to the field next Friday, October 17, at 7:30 PM, at Estádio Municipal Engenheiro Manuel Branco Teixeira, against Chaves. The match is part of the third round of the Portuguese Cup, against the team competing in Liga 2.

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