Benfica go into break on a high after big win

Benfica enter the international break on a high after cruising past rivals FC Porto 4-1 at the Luz to close the gap on second spot to two points with a game in hand. Benfica got a pair of goals from Angel di Maria, with Alvaro Fernandez and an own goal from Porto defender Perez which was initially given to striker Vangelis Pavlidis providing all the scoring.

Benfica will now be out of action until November 23 when they return they will face Amadora in the fourth round of the Taca de Portugal and then travel to Monaco to face Monaco in an important Champions League encounter as the club looks to avoid their third straight defeat of the competition.

Benfica have a host of players away from the club during the international break and will hope that all players return back healthy to the squad.