Overview
- Benfica defeated Estoril 3-1 at the Estádio da Luz, with Vangelis Pavlidis scoring a hat-trick to secure the points.
- Sporting drew 1-1 away to Gil Vicente after Gonçalo Inácio was sent off in the 79th minute, dropping points in the title race.
- Francesco Farioli stressed focus ahead of Porto’s trip to Santa Clara, confirming Ramos in goal and noting the chance to extend the lead to seven points.
- Atlético-MG made defender Vitor Hugo’s move permanent, presented Renan Lodi in pre-season, and Guilherme Arana confirmed a four-year deal with Fluminense.
- Cruzeiro kept right-back Fagner after his loan and continues negotiations for Zenit midfielder Gerson, which club leadership described as complex; Bahia opened the Copinha with a 5-0 win over Inter de Limeira featuring a Juninho hat-trick.