Sporting and FC Porto were both held to 1-1 draws over the weekend, but Benfica fared even worse last night when they lost 1-0 at Arouca, which have now climbed to the summit of the Portuguese Liga.


In the Second Division,Olhanense won 2-1 against Penafiel, while Portimonense drew 1-1 against Chaves, who played 84 minutes with ten men, while Farense lost against Sporting B in Lisbon.