Porto draw at Benfica leaves Sporting closer to title
Porto came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw at rivals Benfica on Thursday as they were spared defeat by a late VAR review.
2020 Schedule
CDMCDM011/510:00 AM
0BenficaBEN- BenficaBEN1FT
1PORPOR 
TONTON0FT2BenficaBEN- BenficaBEN2FT
1SCLSCL 
PTMOPTMO1FT5BenficaBEN- BenficaBEN1FT
2GVFCGVFC 
PFCPFC0FT5BenficaBEN- BenficaBEN1FT
0MARIMARI 
BRAGBRAG0FT2BenficaBEN- BenficaBEN2FT
0BOABOA 
BELBEL0FT3BenficaBEN- BenficaBEN2FT
0RIORIO 
ARSARS3FTAgg. 4-32BenficaBEN
SCFSCF0FT0BenficaBEN- BenficaBEN1FT1ARSARS
MOREMORE1FT1BenficaBEN- BenficaBEN2FT
0FAMFAM - BenficaBEN0FT
0GUIMGUIM 
SCPSCP1FT0BenficaBEN- BenficaBEN1FT1CDMCDM
- PORPOR1FT1BenficaBEN
- BenficaBEN2FT0TONTON
- SCLSCL1FT1BenficaBEN
- BenficaBEN2FT1PTMOPTMO
- GVFCGVFC0FT2BenficaBEN
STLSTL2FT2BenficaBEN
2020 Schedule
20-7-4, 3rd in Portuguese Liga
- STLSTL210/12FT
2BenficaBEN - GVFCGVFC020/12FT2BenficaBEN
- BenficaBEN229/12FT1PTMOPTMO
- SCLSCL13/1FT1BenficaBEN
- BenficaBEN28/1FT0TONTON
- PORPOR115/1FT1BenficaBEN
- BenficaBEN125/1FT1CDMCDM
- SCPSCP11/2FT0BenficaBEN
- BenficaBEN05/2FT0GUIMGUIM
- BenficaBEN28/2FT0FAMFAM
- MOREMORE114/2FT1BenficaBEN
- BenficaBEN118/2FT1ARSARS
- SCFSCF021/2FT0BenficaBEN
- ARSARS325/2FTAgg. 4-32BenficaBEN
- BenficaBEN21/3FT0RIORIO
- BELBEL08/3FT3BenficaBEN
- BenficaBEN213/3FT0BOABOA
- BRAGBRAG021/3FT2BenficaBEN
- BenficaBEN15/4FT0MARIMARI
- PFCPFC010/4FT5BenficaBEN
- BenficaBEN117/4FT2GVFCGVFC
- PTMOPTMO122/4FT5BenficaBEN
- BenficaBEN226/4FT1SCLSCL
- TONTON030/4FT2BenficaBEN
- BenficaBEN16/5FT1PORPOR
- CDMCDM011/5h:mm a z, US/Eastern0BenficaBEN
Why the Europa League is vital for Arsenal (1:45)
Aubameyang & Saka the keys to Arsenal's Europa League season (0:57)
Arsenal reach Europa last 16 with dramatic win
Arsenal advanced to the Europa League round of 16, 4-3, on aggregate with a dramatic 3-2 second-leg defeat of Benfica on Thursday.
What's behind Aubameyang's inconsistency for Arsenal? (1:27)
Arsenal earn useful draw 'away' against Benfica
Bukayo Saka's goal gave Arsenal a useful away goal in a 1-1 draw against Benfica in their Europa League round of 32 first leg on Thursday.
Can Benfica win trophies while being top talent source for Premier League and beyond?
Barcelona's La Masia is soccer's most famous academy, but Benfica is really where many of the game's greats grow up before joining elite teams.
Arsenal & Benfica are having similar seasons (0:49)
COVID-19 chaos: Man Utd, Arsenal ties moved
Manchester United's Europa League match against Real Sociedad has been switched to Juventus' stadium while Arsenal will play Benfica in Rome.
UEL: Man Utd face Sociedad; Benfica vs. Arsenal
Manchester United were drawn against Real Sociedad in the Europa League round of 32, while Arsenal will take on Benfica.
Otamendi apologises to fans for several blunders
Nicolas Otamendi has apologised to Benfica fans for mistakes he has made on the pitch since his arrival in the summer from Manchester City.
Soccer's Black Friday gift guide: Man United's luxury watch and more on sale
With Black Friday upon us once more, it's time to take a look at the mind-boggling array of branded merchandise that soccer clubs are selling...
Sources: Barca target Nunez in future plans
Barcelona's interest in Benfica striker Darwin Nunez has intensified, in their search for a replacement for Luis Suarez, sources have told ESPN.
Benfica coach slams City's 'ungrateful' Silva
Benfica boss Jorge Jesus has called Manchester City's Bernardo Silva "ungrateful" after the player claimed the club need a new president.
Spurs complete loan for Benfica's Carlos Vinicius
Tottenham Hotspur have completed a loan move for Benfica striker Carlos Vinicius, the club announced on Friday.
Marcotti unconvinced by Carlos Vinicius' potential Spurs move (0:59)
Sources: Spurs set to loan Carlos Vinicius
Jose Mourinho has been desperate to bolster his attacking options and provide cover for Harry Kane, the club's only out-and-out striker.
Man City announce signing of Benfica's Dias
Ruben Dias has joined Manchester City from Benfica in a deal worth €68 million plus add ons.
Man City agree €68m deal for Benfica's Dias
Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign Benfica defender Ruben Dias while Nicolas Otamendi will join the Portuguese club in a separate transfer.
Sources: City to sign Benfica defender Dias
Manchester City have been given permission to speak to Dias about a deal that could see Nicolas Otamendi join Benfica.
Sources: Pereira wanted by Benfica, Valencia
As well as Andreas Pereira, United will listen to offers for Phil Jones, Chris Smalling, Marcos Rojo and Joel Pereira.
Jorge Jesus leaves Flamengo for Benfica job
Coach Jorge Jesus is leaving Brazilian champions Flamengo to return to his native Portugal for a second spell in charge of Benfica.
Jorge Jesus weighing up his Flamengo future as Benfica calls
Wednesday looms as an important day for Flamengo: The Rio state title is on the line, and so is the future of head coach Jorge Jesus.
Man United chase 'The Octopus'
ESPN's Insider Notebook reveals the slippery customer Manchester United want. Plus: The Champions League final could be moving elsewhere.
Two Benfica players injured after bus attack
A bus carrying the Benfica football team was stoned on Thursday, breaking the glass and injuring two players.
2020-21 Liga Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting CP | 31 | 24 | 7 | 0 | +41 | 79 |
| FC Porto | 31 | 21 | 8 | 2 | +34 | 71 |
| Benfica | 31 | 20 | 7 | 4 | +37 | 67 |
| Braga | 31 | 18 | 5 | 8 | +19 | 59 |
| Paços de Ferreira | 31 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 49 |
| Guimaraes | 31 | 12 | 6 | 13 | -4 | 42 |
| Santa Clara | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | +2 | 37 |
| Belenenses | 31 | 8 | 13 | 10 | -6 | 37 |
| Moreirense | 31 | 8 | 13 | 10 | -9 | 37 |
| Tondela | 30 | 10 | 5 | 15 | -17 | 35 |
| Gil Vicente | 31 | 10 | 5 | 16 | -10 | 35 |
| Portimonense | 31 | 9 | 7 | 15 | -5 | 34 |
| Maritimo | 31 | 10 | 3 | 18 | -16 | 33 |
| FC Famalicao | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | -10 | 31 |
| Rio Ave | 31 | 6 | 13 | 12 | -12 | 31 |
| Boavista | 30 | 6 | 11 | 13 | -11 | 29 |
| SC Farense | 31 | 6 | 10 | 15 | -10 | 28 |
| Nacional de Madeira | 31 | 6 | 7 | 18 | -23 | 25 |
2020-21 Team LeadersPortuguese Liga
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsPortuguese Liga
Goal Difference372nd
Goals Scored592nd
Assists481st
Goals Conceded222nd