Richard Ríos hits back at critics and stays focused on Benfica: "Silence" | OneFootball

Richard Ríos - who performed well against Tondela - left a message on social media last Sunday, showing his focus on the work he is doing at Benfica. After generating some controversy for attending a concert the night before the trip to Estrela da Amadora's ground, the midfielder thus takes a jab at the critics.

“Keep working in silence. God is your justification,” wrote Richard Ríos, in a story posted on Instagram, accompanied by an image from the match against Tondela, in the Liga Portugal Betclic, where Benfica won 3-0, with goals from Franjo Ivanovic, Fredrik Aursnes, and Gianluca Prestianni.

Richard Ríos joined Benfica this season, coming from Palmeiras, with the Eagles paying around 27 million euros for the Colombian international. So far, the midfielder is one of Bruno Lage's ever-presents, earning the full trust of the coach, partnering with Enzo Barrenechea in midfield.

This season, playing for Benfica, Richard Ríos – valued at 16 million euros – has played six matches: three in the Champions League, two in the Liga Portugal Betclic, and one in the Super Cup. In the 540 minutes he has been Bruno Lage's choice, the midfielder has yet to score, but he has been a key piece in the Eagles' strategy.

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