Sporting held by Belenenses and Rio Ave drop first points
Benfica continue to confound expectations of an implosion following the summer exodus of players from the Estádio da Luz. Fired by a hat-trick from young Brazilian Anderson Talisca, the Eagles thrashed Vitória Setúbal 5-0 at the Bomfim on Friday night.
On Saturday Lisbon rivals Sporting were held 1-1 by Belenenses, while early Primeira Liga leaders Rio Ave saw their 100% record come to an end with a 1-1 draw at Moreirense. Also on Saturday, Arouca pulled off a surprise, beating Braga 1-0.





