With full tank on the title road

The first of the seven finals which the reds have to face will be held next Sunday (5:30 pm). Benfica visits Feirense in Round 28 of Liga NOS.

Three months ago, the eagles were seven points down, but, with a remarkable comeback, the team of Bruno Lage is now the only one depending on itself to win the national title.

With 66 points won until this moment (21 victories, 3 draws and 3 losses) Under Bruno Lage’s command in the last 12 matches, the team won 11 times and only tied once, scoring 42 goals (an average of 3,8 per match) and conceding only 8.

Quality takes over quantity and Benfica is a clear example. The eagles are the team of Liga NOS which hits the target the most, in accordance with the Wyscout platform. From 402 shots, 40,8% have the proper direction.

More shots indicate more goals. Seferovic already scored for 16 times in Liga NOS, being the competition’s top scorer.

Top 5 scorers in Liga NOS

The reds also have in the squad the the king of assists in the Championship and in Europe. Pizzi is the player with the most successful assists in the seven most important leagues in Europe – England, Spain, Italy, Germany, France, Russia and Portugal.

On the wings, the defenders André Almeida (right) and Grimaldo (left) are responsible for 20 goals, being the most valuable in the biggest European Leagues.

Top 5 assist makers in Liga NOS

Text: Diogo Nascimento

Pics: SL Benfica