Omo, make we yan about di serious biz wey dey happen for Primeira Liga dis weekend! Benfica go land for Estádio do Rio Ave on January 17, ready to scatter ground as dem dey chase victory after dem recent wahala.
Last week, dem don chop double loss for di Taças wey dey inside dem plate, and dem no gree shine for di league. Na so dem carry dem mind go back to league action as dem don dey focus on how to restore dem glory against Rio Ave wey just ginger dem self with a win last match.
Benfica dey roll like agba pro as dem still dey unbeaten for di league, with 11 wins and 6 draws from 17 games. E be like say dem no dey feel pressure from una side, abi e be say dem dey use dem mind reset after di semi-final loss to Braga.
But you sabi as e be, Rio Ave no go just sit down make dem run dem over. Di club don just end dem own dry spell with a sweet 3-1 victory over Casa Pia. Na dem go dey eager to follow dat form, because dem no wan hear any relegation story.
Benfica players like Pavlidis wey don show dem say na him be real MVP, dey lead di Primeira Liga golden boot race with 17 goals, e go wan add to dat tally for dis match. And makes e no forget di defensive side of Benfica wey dey hold strong like wall, allowing only 11 goals all season.
But dat Rio Ave defense? Na wah! Dem don conceed 29 goals dis season. If dem no tighten some screws for back, dem fit enter wahala against dis sharp Benfica attack. Especially since di last encounter na draw and dem don dey build bad records against Benfica lately.
As di teams wan roll for field, no be only goal dem dey fight for. E go ensure say dem no miss di chance to shine for di fans wey dey expect breeze of more goals for dis encounter. Both teams get firepower, so e fit lead to plenty goals if dem come dey form.
Di match go take place for 8:30pm Nigerian time, so make sure say you get your popcorn and drink ready for dis epic showdown wey fit set di league on fire. Enjoy di match!
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