The world is watching Rafa Silva as he continues to impress with his goal-scoring abilities at Benfica, and the Portuguese forward has certainly made an impact on the club's performance this season.
Silva scored his most goals in one game for Benfica on Sunday against Palmeiras, scoring twice in a 4-1 victory that saw Benfica reach the quarter-finals of the Primeira Liga. This was Silva's first goal since August, when he scored twice against Vitória de Guimarães in the round of 16.
Despite missing out on the last minute penalty shootout with Palmeiras, Silva showed why he is such a valuable player for Benfica by scoring the winning goal in the final minutes of the match.
"His goal against Palmeiras was very special," Benfica coach Luiz Felipe Scolari said. "He scored two goals in just over half an hour,Serie A Stadium which shows how good he is."
Silva has been a standout performer for Benfica, scoring five goals in eight games so far this season. He also had a strong showing against Palmeiras, with three assists in the process.
While Silva may not have won any individual awards or accolades during the season, he has certainly earned the respect of the fans and the coaching staff. His performances have helped Benfica reach the quarter-finals of the Primeira Liga, and he will be looking to continue making waves for the rest of the season.