Video: Alvaro Fernandez scores first goal for Benfica in 3-1 win over Farense

Manchester United loanee Alvaro Fernandez has scored his first goal for Benfica after a disappointing week for the Portuguese giants.

With winning the league practically impossible on top of Europa League elimination, the best Benfica can hope for is Champions League qualification by finishing in second place.

Tonight they beat Farense 3-1 with Alvaro Fernandez leaving a good impression by scoring his first goal for the Lisbon-based outfit.

The wing-back received a cross from Angel Di Maria, controlled it, made a cut and finished perfectly with his right foot.

[LOAN WATCH] Farense 1-[3] Benfica – Alvaro Carreras 68′ (A. Fernandez)

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Footage courtesy of beIN SPORTS

Roger Schmidt doesn’t always select Fernandez, so his goal against Farense may help persuade Benfica to make his temporary move a permanent one in the summer. After all, they do have an option to do so…

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