Benfica achieved an emphatic away victory by beating Marítimo 3-0 at Marítimo Stadium, in Funchal. The result came in the fifth round of the Portuguese football Primeira Liga.
The young midfielder Leandro Barreiro was the standout player of the match, scoring two goals and securing the Lisbon side's victory. Argentine Prestianni completed the scoring with another goal for the visitors.
With this result, Benfica temporarily rose to second place in the standings, matching the same points as Sporting, who also occupy a position for direct access to the Champions League.
This victory represents an important recovery for the red-and-whites after an irregular start to the season in the Portuguese Primeira Liga.
