The twentieth round of matches of Liga Bwin’s 2021/22 season concluded last night as Portugal’s top flight action spilled over into midweek. Highlights of the round included the continuation of the resurgent form from the likes of Santa Clara, Vizela and Braga, the trio all securing important victories.
Tondela were a team that arrested some recent struggles with a commendable win away at Portimonense, while the top two in the division remained as is, Porto and Sporting helping themselves to three points each over Marítimo and Belenenses SAD respectively.
Benfica’s title hopes suffered another major blow however as they became the latest victim of what is proving to be a fantastic Gil Vicente side. So much of the credit for their terrific campaign lies at the feet of their manager Ricardo Soares, whose masterminding of the famous triumph makes him our PortuGOAL Figure of the Week.
Benfica have dropped a staggering 12 points behind table-topping FC Porto after a shock 2-1 loss at home to Gil Vicente, led by Samuel Lino, at the Estádio da Luz.
Calling on big names and even bigger figures, the January transfer window swept through Europe in its best efforts to change the course of the season.
FC Porto have moved nine points ahead of Sporting in the Primeira Liga table after defeating Marítimo 2-1 at home, courtesy of goals from Brazilian duo Evanilson and Pepê.
Benfica 1-2 Sporting