Marco Silva took over Benfica's technical command with the non-negotiable promise of implementing a dominating and attractive football, a philosophy that has been consolidating throughout the season. The rout applied in Moreira de Cónegos, in Minho, represented one of the most complete performances of the red-and-white team, demonstrating a game idea that has won over fans and returned the offensive vertigo to the club.
At the statistical level, the numbers confirm the paradigm shift implemented by the new coach. In the match in Moreira de Cónegos, Benfica recorded an overwhelming possession of 71%, made nine shots on target and made 11 crosses, evidencing a constant attacking appetite from the first to the last minute.
Marco Silva's offensive mindset translates into impressive numbers, with an average of more than three goals scored per match in the current campaign. This aggressive gameplay pattern has been consistently demonstrated across the various competitions the team participates in.
The impressive routs obtained against various opponents prove the team's constant danger-creation ability. Benfica achieved wins by 5-0 against St. Gallen, 6-1 against Hearts and 7-0 against Casa Pia, fueling enormous expectations around the team for the rest of the season.
