If Benfica lose, FC Porto take to the pitch already champions | OneFootball

Sporting’s 2-2 draw against Tondela, in a postponed match from the 26th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, has left the title race much closer to being decided and pushed the Lions out of the running. FC Porto know that, with a win on Saturday at home against Alverca, they will be crowned national champions. The green-and-white side now have 73 points and can reach a maximum of 82, but in the event of a tie on points, they would finish behind the Dragons due to their disadvantage in the head-to-head record.

Even so, Benfica are also part of the equation, as they play in Famalicão before Porto, at 6pm, while FC Porto’s match is scheduled for 8:30pm. If the Eagles draw with Famalicão, the Dragons can secure the title with a draw against Alverca. In that scenario, Benfica would be able to reach a maximum of 82 points, while Farioli’s side would get to 83. But if Benfica lose, then FC Porto will take the field already in a champions’ atmosphere, since the Lisbon side would only be able to reach 81 points by the end of the league season.

If Mourinho’s team win, then FC Porto will have to win as well to make sure of lifting the trophy.

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