Portuguese title race: the scene is set for the mother of all Lisbon derbies

Portuguese title race: the scene is set for the mother of all Lisbon derbies

A gripping title race in Portugal comes to a thrilling crescendo next weekend. The Portuguese capital is sure to come to a standstill when Lisbon rivals Benfica and Sporting go head-to-head in the penultimate match of the 2024/25 Primeira Liga season at the Estádio da Luz. By the time the referee blows the final whistle at around 8pm on Saturday evening, Sporting could have retained their crown, Benfica could be anointed championship winners, or…

Benfia and Sporting are faced on Saturday, at 18:00, at the stage of the Light, in which it promises to be one of the largest games in Portugal in recent years. This happens because the Portuguese capital rivals decide the title of national championship on the last day of the I League. Both teams are at a point level before the dereb, with a victory by two or more throats to give the trophies to the encarnations, while a victory of Sporting deli…