The sole point dividing Benfica and FC Porto at the top of the Liga NOS table continues to weather the storm, but for how long was the question on everyone’s lips following the pair’s 1-1 draw at the Estádio da Luz last week.
First up in the upper echelons of the league table was the emblematic clash between Porto, at home, versus Belenenses, as Nuno Espírito Santo sought to get back to winning ways.
Few victories spell ‘back on track’ quite as well as a 3-0 win, supplemented by goals from Danilo Pereira, Yacine Brahimi and Tiquinho Soares, to take the Dragons to the top of the table momentarily.
Sporting’s Bas Dost was intent on stealing the spotlight with yet another dash of goals, this time bagging three in the Lions’ 4-0 victory versus Boavista, but Benfica’s 1-0 win at the hands of Moreirense 24 hours later restored the scenario that’s now headlined the title race for months.
The second leg of the Portuguese Cup semi-finals are played this midweek, with a place in the traditional showpiece finale to the domestic season at the Jamor National Stadium at stake. 
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Benfica 1-1 FC Porto 
Benfica and Porto go head to head at the Estádio da Luz tomorrow in what could well prove to be the title decider. Porto have not won anything for three seasons. Benfica are going for a 4th straight title for first time in their history. It’s a biggie.