Richard Rios Montoya
25-Year-Old
Benfica
GTD
Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 1/21/2026
Subs off injured in cup match
Rios was forced to leave Wednesday's Taca de Portugal clash with Porto due to an apparent arm or shoulder issue, Pipe Sierra of Kick.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Rios abandoned the midweek game in the final minutes of the first half, and there's fear he may have suffered a major injury. The midfielder has been quite active in the current campaign, making 22 starts between league and UCL play. Heorhii Sudakov took his place Wednesday and should return to the main lineup in Rios' place.
Rios abandoned the midweek game in the final minutes of the first half, and there's fear he may have suffered a major injury. The midfielder has been quite active in the current campaign, making 22 starts between league and UCL play. Heorhii Sudakov took his place Wednesday and should return to the main lineup in Rios' place.
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Scores first UCL goal
Rios Montoya scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Napoli.
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Scores own goal
Rios registered an own goal and one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 1-0 defeat versus Chelsea. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 49th minute.
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Sent off against Tigres
Rios created one scoring chance and received a red card in Friday's 3-0 loss to Tigres.
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Three teams fighting for him?
Several teams are keeping close tabs on Rios' availability for the 2025/26 season, according to Diario AS.
ANALYSIS
Rios has been one of the best players for Palmeiras during the Club World Cup, and the Colombia international is likely headed for a more competitive environment in the summer. Inter Milan, Al Hilal and West Ham United are some of the teams keen on the Colombian star.
Rios has been one of the best players for Palmeiras during the Club World Cup, and the Colombia international is likely headed for a more competitive environment in the summer. Inter Milan, Al Hilal and West Ham United are some of the teams keen on the Colombian star.