O Benfica saw their winning streak come to an end last week. This Saturday, for the 28th round of the Championship Portuguesethe Eagles are looking to recover against Chaves, starting at 2 pm (Brasília time), away from home.
The visitors lost the chance to be close to the title when they lost to Porto in the last round. In addition, Benfica was defeated by Internazionale, in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals. Both were at Estádio da Luz.
A victory will keep Benfica at a good advantage in the fight for the national title. Currently, the distance to Porto is seven points. The Eagles have 71 goals, while the rival has 64.
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On the other hand, Chaves is in the middle of the classification. The home team tries to stabilize at the top of the table. At the moment, the team is in 11th place, with 33 points.
Also on Saturday afternoon, Porto, who are still dreaming of the title, will face Santa Clara, at 4:30 pm, at Estádio do Dragão, in the city of Porto (POR).
Sporting, on the other hand, receives Arouca, at Alvalade, at 4:30 pm on Sunday. The Lions continue to try to get closer to Braga in the fight for a place in the Champions League qualifying zone.
Check out the Portuguese Championship round games this weekend:
Friday
Famalicão 2 x 1 Vitória Guimarães
Saturday
11:30 am Estoril vs Portimonense
11:30 am Marítimo v Paços de Ferreira
14h Chaves x Benfica
4:30 p.m. Porto x Santa Clara
Domingo
11:30 a.m. Rio Ave x Casa Pia
14h Braga x Gil Vicente
4:30 pm Sporting vs Arouca
Monday
4:15 pm Vizela vs Boavista
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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