João Palhinha made his debut for Benfica in the victory (2-1) over Estoril at the Estádio da Luz. The signing, who was already a champion with Sporting, the city's great rival, was presented to the red-and-white fans during this Portuguese League match.
The Eagles showed clear dominance during most of the encounter, controlling operations and creating several goal-scoring opportunities. The visiting team, which had been harmless throughout the match, only managed to pull one back in the final minutes.
This result represents a positive start for Benfica in the competition, with the team demonstrating its home strength and the quality of the new midfield built around Palhinha. The display of the red-and-white team was marked by the superiority shown throughout the 90 minutes.
