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Overview
- Benfica beat Estoril 3-1 at the Estádio da Luz, with Vangelis Pavlidis scoring a hat-trick to move the Eagles to 39 points.
- Sporting drew 1-1 at Gil Vicente after Luis Suárez’s opener and a late Carlos Eduardo equaliser, with Flamengo representatives reported to have watched goalkeeper Andrew.
- League leaders Porto sit on 46 points and visit Santa Clara on Sunday seeking a seven-point cushion, as Francesco Farioli urges focus and confirms Cláudio Ramos continues in goal with Diogo Costa out.
- Santa Clara coach Vasco Matos called for “muita garra e muita alma” against Porto and noted recent refereeing issues he says have cost his side points.
- In Brazil’s market moves, Atlético-MG confirmed Vitor Hugo on a permanent deal and integrated Renan Lodi in preseason, Guilherme Arana arrived in Rio to sign a four-year contract with Fluminense, and reports indicate Hulk is open to negotiating a contract termination amid interest from Brazilian clubs.