Ríos and Barrenechea send Benfica official ‘mad’ | OneFootball

Benfica’s new midfield duo, made up of Enzo Barrenechea and Richard Ríos, is delighting Bruno Lage. In this Glorioso 1904 Exclusive, our newspaper reports that the commitment and performance of the Eagles’ midfielders are thrilling the coach at the start of the season.

They were two of the big names who arrived at the Estádio da Luz this season: Enzo Barrenechea and Richard Ríos have sparked a revolution in Benfica’s midfield, which has been completely transformed compared to last season. However, in Bruno Lage’s opinion, this is already a winning bet.

but also the attitude they have shown in the Eagles’ training sessions, an important factor for the Portuguese coach.

Moreover, the Benfica manager’s preference seems clear. In addition to having started the duo in midfield at the first opportunities, Bruno Lage has already made a point of praising both Enzo Barrenechea and Richard Ríos on more than one occasion.

It’s worth recalling that the Spaniard, who arrived from Aston Villa, and the Colombian—who recently received good news and came from Palmeiras—required significant investments from Benfica. However, for Bruno Lage, the amounts paid are already paying off, considering the record the Eagles have achieved so far, always with the same ‘engine room’, powered by Enzo Barrenechea and Richard Ríos.

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