BENFICA moved level with Braga at the top of the Liga Sagres after a 1-0 win at Rio Ave.
Javier Saviola scored the only goal two minutes into the second half as Benfica clinched an 11th win from 15 games this season to join Braga on 36 points at the top of the standings.
Sporting are fourth after a 1-0 home win over Leixoes, with Antonio Leonel Tonel on target and the visitors finishing the match with 10 men after Bruno Gallo was sent off for two bookable offences.
In the day's other clash, Henrique Sereno scored the only goal as sixth-placed Guimaraes claimed a 1-0 win at Maritimo, who had Marcelo Bruno sent off.
Sporting are fourth after a 1-0 home win over Leixoes, with Antonio Leonel Tonel on target and the visitors finishing the match with 10 men after Bruno Gallo was sent off for two bookable offences.
In the day's other clash, Henrique Sereno scored the only goal as sixth-placed Guimaraes claimed a 1-0 win at Maritimo, who had Marcelo Bruno sent off.
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