Benfica defeated Nacional in a win on Saturday, 1x3, on matchweek 3. Before this matchday, Manuel Machado's team came from a defeat, and Rui Vitória's team came from a draw.
In an unlucky moment Aly Ghazal scored an own goal with 17 minutes on the clock.
In the 64th minute, Tobias Figueiredo struck for Nacional, from a corner, assisted by Salvador Agra. After 66 minutes, key moment of the game, when André Carrillo came on. With 69 minutes on the clock, forward scored the second goal for Benfica, with a right-foot strike, laid on by Toto Salvio. Raúl Jiménez netted the last goal in time added on with a right-foot shot from outside the box.
After the result Benfica are 3rd in the table, with 7 points, while Nacional sit 18th place, with 0 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Lisboa's team will play away against FC Arouca, whilst Funchal 's team will play at home against GD Chaves.