Hugo Vasconcelos takes charge of crucial derby for Benfica | OneFootball

Journalist Hugo Vasconcelos believes that Benfica is still fully in the title race, but warns that the upcoming classic against Porto, on March 8, could be decisive in the final standings of the championship and determine whether the Eagles win their "39th" or not.

"Are seven points recoverable with ten matches to go?" he wrote.

Hugo Vasconcelos acknowledges that, looking at the leader’s record — having lost only seven points in 24 matches — the task seems complicated. However, he also notes that the Dragons’ recent performances have raised some doubts, which could open a window of opportunity for the team led by José Mourinho.

For Hugo Vasconcelos, the math is clear: the classic in the next round, at Estádio da Luz, is decisive. A victory will reduce the gap to four points and keep hope alive; any other result could mean a practically definitive goodbye to the title race – the same idea defended by Jorge Corrula.

It will be played at 18:00, at Estádio da Luz.

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