The numbers of the League start

Benfica beat Paços de Ferreira by 5-0 at Estádio da Luz. A result that allowed the Reigning Champion to move to the top spot of the competition. But this game was much more than just the number 5…

1

The opening round of the Liga NOS. The first step towards the main goal of the season: defending the national title.

5

The number of goals scored by Benfica in the opening round of the 2019/20 Liga NOS.

62 956

The total number of spectator that filled 98,12% of Estádio da Luz – completely painted in red and white – to see Benfica take the first step in defending the national title.

38

In unison, this was the request made by supporters to the team coached by Bruno Lage. On the day in which Benfica got off to a good start in the top flight, the supporters asked for the 38^th national title in the Club's history. “Benfica, give me the 38”.

3 (x2)

A special emphasis for the right flank of the reds, where Pizzi and Nuno Tavares were in the spotlight, with goals and assists. The debut of the young full-back in official matches at Luz and in the League Liga it could hardly have gone better: the 1-0, scored by him, was a stunner and he also provided two assists. Three was also Pizzi's direct participation in the result: the number 21, the man of the match, scored a brace and provided one assist.

50

The number of goals scored by Pizzi with Benfica's jersey. In round 1 of the Liga NOS, he scored a brace, and with the second goal, from the penalty spot, he has reached the round milestone since he arrived at Luz,  in 2014.

6

The number of minutes Vinícius took – in his official Benfica debut– to score a goal.

Fotos: João Paulo Trindade / Isabel Cutileiro / Cátia Luís / SL Benfica