Nevertheless, they succumbed to the Eagles notwithstanding their imposing showing against Jorge Jesus’ team.
In Saturday s keenly contested affair, the hosts took the lead three minutes before the half-time break after Haris Seferovic tucked the ball into an empty net as goalkeeper Leo fluffed a cross from Diogo Goncalves.
Seven minutes into the second-half, Seferovic completed his brace with Goncalves turning provider again. This time, the Swiss forward headed a cross from the Portuguese midfielder home.
Despite constant pressure from the visitors, they were unable to get back into the game as they suffered their 10th defeat of the 2020-21 campaign.