In recent Portuguese Championship matches, Benfica faces the risk of missing out on a Champions League spot, reports Todayinfo.
A series of matches in the Portuguese Championship took place on Monday evening. The games involving Benfica and Sporting were in the spotlight, as these teams were competing for second place, which grants a ticket to the Champions League qualification round.
Before the penultimate round, Benfica held the second position. They were ahead of Sporting based on head-to-head results, despite having an equal number of points.
However, after Monday's matches, the situation changed. Sporting's result jeopardized Benfica's direct qualification for the Champions League.
