Benfica beat Gil Vicente 3-1 at the Estádio da Luz, in a match corresponding to the sixth round of Liga Portugal Betclic. The red and white team secured the three points, but the performance did not fully convince.
Sérgio Krithinas, sports analyst, criticized three Benfica players in his column in the newspaper Record. Leandro Barreiro, Rafa and Andreas Schjelderup started the match, but had a faded performance. The commentator considered that the three players were "very uninspired" and unable to solve situations individually.
Krithinas explained that the team's few shots were due to the lack of good positions to shoot, but also to Gil Vicente's merit in defense. The opponent often played with a back five, staying compact in the central block, which made it difficult for the red and white players' attempts to penetrate. The analyst also highlighted Prestianni, who showed his best version playing on the left.
The commentator also referred to João Palhinha's entry in the second half, comparing him with Enzo Barrenechea. According to Krithinas, Palhinha gives more to the game in terms of width of movement, high pressing ability and aerial play.
