Benfica, Porto and Sporting: What’s keeping the Big Three from the title | OneFootball

The battle for the Liga Portugal Betclic title remains completely open after the draws in the last round. Benfica drew 2-2 with Porto at Estádio da Luz, while Sporting also earned a point against Braga. With nine rounds left to play, the point difference between the three contenders keeps the championship in suspense.

Benfica, in third place with 59 points, also faces a challenging path until the end of the season. The Eagles start by visiting Arouca - with four players in doubt -, host Vitória de Guimarães, travel to Casa Pia, and return to Luz to face Nacional. Next is the derby with Sporting at Alvalade, and in the last four rounds: Moreirense (home), Famalicão (away), Braga (home), and Estoril (away).

The leader Porto, with 66 points, has a varied schedule ahead. The Dragons host Moreirense, travel to Braga, play at home against Famalicão, and visit Estoril Praia. After that, they face Tondela at Dragão, play away with Estrela da Amadora, host Alverca, visit AFS SAD and close the season against Santa Clara, in the undefeated city.

Meanwhile, Sporting, in second place with 62 points, also has several important challenges ahead. The Lions still have the game with Tondela at home, which was postponed and will be played on a date to be determined. Then they visit Alverca, host Santa Clara, travel to Estrela da Amadora, and play the derby against Benfica at Alvalade. This is followed by a visit to AFS SAD, hosting Vitória de Guimarães, a trip to Rio Ave, and closing the championship against Gil Vicente.

It should be noted that Benfica returns to the field next Saturday, March 14th, against Arouca. The match, part of the 26th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team led by Vasco Seabra, will be played at 8:30 PM, at the opponent's ground.

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