Benfica made it three straight wins under Bruno Lage after recording a routine 3-0 win against Boavista.
The Eagles went ahead in the 11th minute when Kerem Aktürkoğlu’s cross was converted by Vangelis Pavlidis.
Another Turk was involved as Benfica doubled their advantage in the 31st minute, a low drive from Orkun Kökçü skidding past 17-year-old goalkeeper Tomé Sousa.
The second half onslaught failed to eventuate at Estádio do Bessa Século XXI due to Benfica’s wastefulness and Boavista’s hustling defence.
Arthur Cabral replaced Pavlidis late on, the Brazilian striker bamboozling an exhausted Bruno Onyemaechi and netting the third in added time.
Benfica now return to Estádio da Luz where they host Gil Vicente ahead of a Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid.
SL Benfica travel to Boavista FC on Monday night in the final match of Jornada 6 of the Primeira Liga in a mouthwatering encounter between two of Portugal’s most decorated and well supported clubs.
Sporting made light work of AVS in Lisbon tonight, clocking up a 6th successive victory in the Primeira Liga to stay three points clear at the top of the standings.
Vitória de Guimarães' winning streak at Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques came to a close after suffering a 3-0 defeat to a superior Porto side.
There is no doubt about the game of the weekend in Portugal as Vitória SC look to continue their sensational form this season against FC Porto at the Dom Afonso Henriques stadium on Saturday evening.