On Friday, the latest installment of Primeira Liga games gets underway, with Benfica taking on relegation-threatened Vizela to kick things off.
Here's all you need to know ahead of matchday 26.
Primeira Liga standings heading into matchday 26
Here's how the table looks ahead of the next round of fixtures.
| Pos. | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sporting CP | 29 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 84 | 27 | +57 | 77 | WWWWW | |
| 2 | Benfica | 29 | 22 | 4 | 3 | 65 | 23 | +42 | 70 | WLWWW | |
| 3 | Porto | 29 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 53 | 23 | +30 | 59 | DLLWW | |
| 4 | Sporting Braga | 29 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 61 | 40 | +21 | 59 | WLWWD | |
| 5 | Vitória Guimarães | 29 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 45 | 29 | +16 | 57 | DWWWW | |
| 6 | Moreirense | 29 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 30 | 33 | -3 | 43 | LDLWL | |
| 7 | Arouca | 29 | 13 | 4 | 12 | 50 | 39 | +11 | 43 | WWWLL | |
| 8 | Famalicão | 29 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 31 | 36 | -5 | 35 | LDWWD | |
| 9 | Casa Pia | 29 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 29 | 41 | -12 | 32 | DDWLL | |
| 10 | Farense | 29 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 38 | 41 | -3 | 31 | DWLDL | |
| 11 | Rio Ave | 29 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 31 | 37 | -6 | 30 | DWDDD | |
| 12 | Boavista | 29 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 34 | 55 | -21 | 29 | LLDLW | |
| 13 | Estoril | 29 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 43 | 50 | -7 | 29 | LDWWL | |
| 14 | Gil Vicente | 29 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 36 | 48 | -12 | 28 | LLLLD | |
| 15 | Estrela | 29 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 31 | 45 | -14 | 28 | DDLDW | |
| 16 | Portimonense | 29 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 32 | 62 | -30 | 27 | DWLLL | |
| 17 | Chaves | 29 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 28 | 60 | -32 | 22 | WLLLD | |
| 18 | Vizela | 29 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 28 | 60 | -32 | 21 | LLLLW |
Primeira Liga games you won't want to miss on matchday 26
Benfica vs Vizela: Although the title race appears to be a foregone conclusion as far as Benfica are concerned, the Eagles can certainly make a strong case for finishing in second and thus secure automatic Champions League football for next term. Having won four of their last five games, they'll naturally be fancying their chances when they welcome newly promoted Vizela on Friday. Should everything go the hosts' way, they'll be just one point behind Sporting CP, who won't be in action until Monday.
Porto vs Tondela: The league leaders have alternated between a win and a draw from their last five games but given Tondela's poor form, which has seen them pick up just one win from their prior five matches, it's safe to say that the Dragons should be able to pick up three points without much fuss.
Moreirense vs Sporting CP: After bring dumped out of the Champions League, Sporting CP will need to get back on track when they travel to face Moreirense on Monday. Given the hosts' woes, which sees them in 17th, this should present a great chance for the Lions to rebound after a disappointing showing in Europe.
Team news for matchday 26
*All info as of 10 March 2022
Porto: Fernando Andrade (Knee injury), Wilson Manafá (Knee injury)
Sporting CP: Pedro Gonçalves (Unknown injury)
Benfica: Haris Seferovic (Leg injury), Rodrigo Pinho (Knee injury), Lucas Veríssimo (Knee injury)
