It was not the best comeback for Enzo Fernandez y Nicholas Otamendi. Argentine soccer players, who come from being champions with the Selection in it Qatar World Cup 2022, They were from the start on the lap of the Benfica to the competitions, but the result was far from being expected. They were surprised by Sporting Braga and fell 3-0.
A complicated game from the beginning for the Eagles in the return to activity. Only two minutes were enough for the Spanish Abel Ruiz to grab a rebound in the area and take advantage of the defensive inattention to define against Vlachodimos to break the zero on the scoreboard. The clearest situations continued to be for Braga throughout the first stage and, led by Ricardo Horta, they extended the lead to go 2-0 at halftime.
Already in the second half, the development of the game was not going to change. Despite Benfica’s attempts, another goal by Horta declared the win and the final 3-0. close to closing, Otamendi earned the yellow card for a foul and Enzo was replaced at 89′, with the match defined.
Otamendi was also a starter in Benfica’s defeat.The Portuguese team was cut short of an undefeated 29 official matches without defeat: they had not lost since date 33 of the last League, when they fell 1-0 with Porto at home on May 7, more than 7 months ago!
Braga thrashed Benfica 3-0.
Despite the fall Benfica remains the sole leader in the table with 37 points, five units from the escort Porto. In the case of Braga, they climbed to third position with 31.
What’s next for Benfica
Those led by Roger Schmidt will now have to face Portimonense, next Friday, January 6 at 4:00 p.m., for the 15th date of the Portugal tournament. Meanwhile, internationally, Bruges from Belgium awaits them in the round of 16 of the Champions Leagueonly on February 15.
Enzo Fernández, in the orbit of Chelsea
The Argentine midfielder was one of the revelations of the first part of the season. He quickly became a starter in Benfica and was one of the figures of the Argentine National Team in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, being recognized as the best young player.
His level led the best clubs in the world to pay attention to him and, from London, they would be willing to pay a fortune. According to European media, Chelsea wants to pay the clause of 120 million euros to buy Enzo this same Transfer Market, and that he immediately dresses in blue in Graham Potter’s team.
Enzo Fernández, close to moving to Chelsea.
