GoalPoint analyzed Benfica-FC Porto (4-1), from the 11th round, in detail and highlighted the following statistical data:
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Benfica also won the classic based on effectiveness, which they did not always show throughout the season. The Reds scored two more goals (+1.9) than the Expected Goals created (2.1), the fifth biggest “surplus” in a Liga Portugal Betclic 2024/25 game
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The Reds had 16 shots against FC Porto and half of them (8) came from Di María's feet. The Argentine shot 6 times and had another 2 shots. A magical night for the world champion
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Benfica bet a lot on quick transition to surprise FC Porto and proof of this was having reached its maximum number of offsides in a League match, with 6. Di María (3) and Amdouni (2) were the biggest contributors
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FC Porto also lost the classic in individual duels. The Dragons won just 45, 10 less than the Eagles. Francisco Moura (one win out of six) and Samu (one win out of 13) were the biggest examples of this inability
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Full-backs and wingers tend to lead the loss of possession, especially in such demanding games, as they look for crosses and interior passes. However, in the classic it was defensive midfielder Alan Varela who lost the most possessions, an atypical record crowning an unhappy game for the Argentine.
