The start of the domestic championship for Benfica cannot be called successful. As you know, in Portugal, only three teams claim the title from year to year, and the Eagles are currently in third place, five points behind the leading Sporting. However, under new head coach Bruno Laje, who replaced Roger Schmidt at the beginning of September, the team in three rounds of three defeats.
Last weekend Atletico played a fiery derby against Real Madrid, where they managed to avoid defeat in the second half. Diego Simeone’s team has not lost yet this season. The match of the opening round of the Champions League against Leipzig was no exception, where the team surprised everyone with an attacking style of play, as well as organized and very effective pressing.