Goals from Darwin Núñez and Gil Dias gave Benfica victory (0-2) in the Lisbon derby against Sporting, current champions, who now have almost no chance of retaining the title they won last season in the Portuguese First League.
Darwin Nunez, MVP
Darwin Núñez, selected as man of the match, showed his physical superiority by surpassing his mark after a long pass by Jan Vertonghen and overtaking Andalusian goalkeeper Antonio Adán from a high point to open the scoring in the 14th minute.
In the 92nd minute, Gil Dias condemned the victory of the ‘eagles’ in another match after the help of Darwin Núñez.
There were several attempts by Sporting to reach the opposite goal, without success, as Benfica brushed Otamendi’s third goal which was disallowed as it was offside.
Porto, one step away from the stream
With this victory at the José Alvalade stadium, Benfica remain third with 67 points, while Sporting, with 73, are moving away from the goal of reclaiming the title as leader Porto, with 82, took 9 points. points from just four days of the end of the championship after beating Portimonense on Saturday (7-0).
Source: La Verdad
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