Kerem Aktürkoğlu achieved a first after 59 years.

Benfica defeated Rio Ave 5-0 at home in a league match where our national star Kerem Aktürkoğlu scored a hat-trick. It has been revealed that Kerem achieved a first in the club's history after 59 years, which has become a hot topic in Portugal.

HE SCORED 3 GOALS IN THE FIRST HALF

Kerem Aktürkoğlu scored three goals in the 12th, 16th, and 45+2 minutes, completing his hat-trick and ensuring Benfica went into halftime with a 3-0 lead. The 26-year-old Kerem was substituted for Mohammed Zeki Amdouni in the 63rd minute to great applause from the fans.

PORTUGAL IS TALKING ABOUT HIM

The Portuguese press made flattering comments about Kerem's performance following his hat-trick in the Rio Ave match. Here are some of the comments about Kerem Aktürkoğlu from the Portuguese media;

• A BOLA: The magic of Kerem Hat-trick-oğlu

"Kerem 'Aktürkoğlu continues to shine, scoring three goals against Rio Ave. The Turkish player truly enchanted the Luz Stadium. He reads the game well and quickly, which is why he stays so close to scoring, as he demonstrated when he completed his hat-trick in the first half. He has already scored 8 goals in 7 matches, which helps explain the applause he received when he left the game in the 61st minute."

• RECORD: Hat-trick from Türkoğlu in Benfica's big victory

Benfica's absolute dominance led to a defeat where Kerem Aktürkoğlu played a leading role. Aktürkoğlu found the right recipe after the Champions League defeat."

• O JOGO: Another victory from Aktürkoğlu's hat-trick at Luz Stadium

"Benfica defeated Rio Ave 5-0, with Kerem Aktürkoğlu scoring three goals. The Turkish player completed his hat-trick in the first half at 12, 16, and 45+2 minutes, giving the Reds their fourth consecutive victory with goals from Schjelderup in the 79th minute and Amdouni in the 81st."

HE ACHIEVED A FIRST AFTER 59 YEARS

• ZEROZERO: Aktürkoğlu holds the best debut/goals record in the last 59 years

"Kerem Aktürkoğlu, who scored a hat-trick against Rio Ave, has 8 goals in his first 7 matches in a Benfica jersey. This commendable record has not been seen at Benfica for 59 years. Aktürkoğlu is the best-performing new signing since Felix Guerreiro, who scored 8 goals in his first 5 matches in the 1964-1965 season."

• GOAL POINT: Aktürkoğlu leads Benfica

"One, two, and three. The tally made by Kerem Aktürkoğlu in the first half. The Turkish player moved to the central area, took the flag in his hand, and became unstoppable. He completed a hat-trick, expressing Benfica's comprehensive dominance in the first half."