Leadership from top to bottom

In all, there are six men's football teams that are topping the respective championships. From the first team to the U-15 team, going through the newly formed U-23 team, they are all on top of the league tables.

In the first team, Benfica preserved the leadership of the Liga NOS, after beating Desportivo das Aves at home by 2-0.

A result that leaves the reds with a total of 13 points, the same points that Braga (they beat Sporting by 1-0 at the Pedreira) and one more point than FC Porto (12), the opponent that the eagles host at Estádio da Luz in matchday 7 of the most important national competition.

One category below, Benfica B hosted and beat Varzim (1-0), thanks to a goal from Jota, in a game from matchday 5 of the II Division (Ledman LigaPro). On balance: 13 points clinched (in 15 possible), after five rounds, the fruit of four wins and a draw, 7 goals scored and 3 conceded.

With one game in hand, Benfica U-23 is the leader of the Liga Revelação table and it is in that condition that it will host, this Tuesday (Sep 25, at 6 pm), Cova da Piedade in a game from matchday 7. The newly formed red team has four victories and 13 points.

A point tally also achieved by the U-19’s. The team coached by Renato Paiva visit Cova da Piedade and won by  0-4 and moved up to the top spot of the National Championship South Zone.

The U-17’s have already reached the 15 points after five rounds played. Benfica won by 0- 4 in the visit to Estoril-Praia, in Serie D of the National Championship and tops the table– 100% winning record – with 15 points, 5 goals scored and none conceded.

Finally, the U-15’s who are also undefeated (15 points). Last round, matchday 5 of Serie E, beat Alverca by 1-2. 

Text: Filipa Fernandes Garcia

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