O Porto go on the hunt Benfica in the fight for the title of Portuguese Championship. This Saturday, the vice-leaders receive Rio Ave, at 5:30 pm (Brasília time), at Estádio do Dragão.
If they win, Porto will put pressure on the leader, as they will only be two points behind Benfica. The Dragon comes packed in the competition, with a series of victories, including one over Sporting. In the classic, played last Sunday, the team won by 2 to 1
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Rio Ave is in the middle of the table. The visitors ended a negative streak in the last round. The team was six rounds.
Benfica will only return to the field on Monday. The Eagles are in a great phase and receive Boavista, at Estádio da Luz. The hosts are more motivated after the away victory over Club Brugge, from Belgium, for the round of 16 of the Champions League.
Check out all the games in this round of the Portuguese Championship:
Friday
Gil Vicente 1 x 1 Vizela
Saturday
Portimonense vs Marítimo
Estoril vs Pacos de Ferreira
Porto x Rio Ave
Domingo
Santa Clara vs Famalicao
Braga vs Arouca
Casa Pia vs Vitória Guimarães
Monday
Chaves x Sporting
Benfica vs Boavista
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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