Benfica and the possible 39th league title: see what could happen | OneFootball

Porto's defeat against Casa Pia has slightly altered the scenario for Benfica in the title race. After the Eagles' draw in Tondela, it seemed that the gap to first place would remain at 12 points. The first setback for Francesco Farioli's team in the League ended up reducing that difference to nine, keeping alive the possibility of a comeback in the 14 rounds still to be played.

The approach to the top of the table is small in mathematical terms, but enough to keep the goal of the 39th National Championship alive. However, for that to happen, the team led by will have to win every remaining match, a scenario that would allow them to finish the competition with 86 points.

In this context, Benfica's path also depends on favorable results from other teams. This includes Sporting victories over Porto, as well as Benfica wins in direct clashes with both clubs. Added to this are possible slip-ups by Sporting and Porto against Braga, in a demanding but theoretically possible combination of results, considering the schedule of the teams involved.

The task, however, presents clear difficulties. Despite remaining unbeaten in the league, Benfica has yet to surpass the mark of three consecutive wins in this season's edition of the League. Even so, with 14 rounds left to play, the Club from Luz remains attentive to the standings and the possibility of continuing to fight for the title.

It is worth recalling that the Eagles will take the field again against Alverca this coming Sunday, February 8, at 8:30 pm, at Estádio da Luz. The match is part of the 21st round of Liga Portugal Betclic. The Eagles begin their preparations today.

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