Was Benfica champions in Alvalade?

Benfica is three points away from winning the title. Famalicão-FC Porto and the Lisbon derby are decisive in the calculations of the championship.

FC Porto’s victory over Casa Pia postponed the prospect of Benfica becoming national champions, but the title could be decided next weekend. Two days after the end of the competition, the Dragons face Famalicao, on Saturday, and in the event of defeat in Minho, Roger Schmidt’s team wins the title on the sofa, on the eve of the trip to Alphalad, where they face Sporting.

Conversely, if Sérgio Conceição wins or draws, the important title goes immediately to the Lions’ fold, a stage where the Reds have only celebrated the title once. On May 4, 1975, 48 years ago, a draw (1-1) was enough for the team, which at that time was coached by Milorad Pavić, to celebrate on the opponent’s field. At the moment, the draw may also be enough for Benfica in Alvalade, but the scenario only applies if FC Porto adds a point against Famalicao. In the event of a blue and white victory, Benfica is also bound to win in Alvalade to record the 38th national champion. Otherwise, everything is postponed to the last round, when the Reds receive Santa Clara.