Sporting mathematically out of title race, Porto clear; all the maths | OneFootball

Sporting’s 2-2 draw against Tondela definitively ruled the Lions out of the title race and left the situation practically settled. With 73 points, Rui Borges’ side can reach a maximum of 82, which is not enough to overtake Porto, who hold the advantage in the head-to-head.

The Dragons, coached by Francesco Farioli, are now just one step away from being crowned champions and can wrap things up as early as Saturday, when they host Alverca. A win automatically secures the title, regardless of the other results.

Even so, there are other scenarios at play, depending on Benfica’s result against Famalicão. If the Eagles can do no better than a draw, Porto can become champions even with a draw, as they would move to 83 points, while Benfica would be capped at 82. If José Mourinho’s team lose, then Porto will take the field with the title virtually secured, since their Lisbon rivals would not be able to go beyond 81 points.

On the other hand, if Benfica win, Porto will be forced to win as well to mathematically confirm the league title in a match counting for matchday 32 of the National Championship. Sporting ended up completely losing any chance of a third straight title and continue to fight for second place.

Sporting return to action next Monday, May 4, against Vitória SC. The match, part of matchday 32 of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team coached by Gil Lameiras, will be played at 8:15 pm at the José Alvalade Stadium.

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