Benfica defeats Lech Poznan 3-1 in the Europa League

Benfica hosted Lech Poznan at the Estádio da Luz and won 3-1, achieving their fourth consecutive victory in the Europa League. With this result, the team leads the competition, remaining unbeaten after four matches.

The goals for the red team were scored by Rafa, Prestianni, and Sudakov. This victory is an important step in Benfica's quest for direct qualification to the knockout stage of the competition.

Marco Silva, Benfica's coach, made several changes from the last match, with Tomás Araújo and Schjelderup being the only ones to retain their starting positions. This adjustment aimed to maintain the players' physical freshness.

Before the match, Marco Silva commented on the importance of the encounter, emphasizing the intention to avoid the need for playoffs. He indicated that some players might be rested, but this would depend on the team's performance on the field.

With the victory over Lech Poznan, Benfica demonstrates a clear continuation of their good form in this Europa League, reinforcing their ambition to go far in the European competition.

In this context, Benfica is now preparing for the upcoming challenges, with renewed confidence following their triumph over the Polish side.