Benfica, one of Portugal's most successful football clubs, has made a strong start to their 2021-22 campaign with a dominant victory over their opponents on Saturday evening.
The match kicked off at Estadio da Luz, home of Benfica, and saw the hosts dominate possession throughout the game. The first goal came just five minutes into the match when Nuno Mendes found himself unmarked in front of goal, and he slotted home easily.
But it was not all plain sailing for Benfica in the early stages of the match. They were under pressure from their opponents, who had some chances to equalize before half-time. However, they managed to hold out and went into halftime with a slender lead.
As the second half began, Benfica continued to press forward, and the pressure finally paid off in the 64th minute. Nuno Mendes played a clever ball through to João Gomes, who finished calmly to double Benfica's lead.
The match ended up being a comfortable win for Benfica, and they will be looking to continue their winning ways in their next match against Vitória de Guimarães. Nuno Mendes and João Gomes were both exceptional on the night, with Nuno Mendes scoring and assisting, while João Gomes provided the finish that sealed the deal.
Overall, this is a great start for Benfica, and they look like they have what it takes to challenge for the Portuguese league title once again this season. It will be interesting to see how they perform in the coming weeks as they aim to maintain their winning form.