Benfica have won their third consecutive Primeira Liga title after beating Nacional 4-1 on Sunday. Rui Vitoria’s men also set a new record of gathering 88 points from 34 matches. This was also their 35th Primeira Liga title in their history.
Scenes from the dressing room:
Their hitman Nicolas Gaitain netted twice, and Jonas and Pizzi added one each to give the Eagles he much needed win. This was their 13th consecutive league win. Thousands of the club’s fans gathered in the streets of Lisbon to celebrate the latest win.
Lisbon was red! Is red and will always be red! Benfica e Gigante! pic.twitter.com/rlePsElxOb
— T⚽️NY (@Footy4Vida) May 15, 2016
On the other hand, their bitter rivals Sporting also stood a chance of winning the title, but Benfica’s win kicked them out of the race. Jorge Jesus’ men finished second with 86 points, two behind the league leaders. FC Porto finished third with 73 points, while Braga sealed the fourth spot with 58.
Renato Sanches is doing a "Markovic" - getting drunk in Benfica's celebrations of the Liga title. pic.twitter.com/dUsUYo9dYS
— Jan Hagen (@PortuBall) May 15, 2016
We have complied some of the reactions on Twitter:
DONE DEALLLLL BENFICA CHAMPIONSS
— Cristiano (@EAmaral_) May 15, 2016
Champions, but that's nothing new#benfica #slb
— al (@AlSilva_10) May 15, 2016
What a season for Benfica... Deep run in the Champions League, Liga champions, 80 mil transfer for Renato.
— John Pavao (@JawnPavao) May 15, 2016
Benfica is not just a Soccer team...
— •The☄Boy (@YewBey) May 15, 2016
Benfica players called up one by one to platform in the centre of the pitch. A beer-swilling Jonas wins the best victory dance of the night.
— Tom Kundert (@PortuGoal1) May 15, 2016
Renato Sanches won the Portuguese league with Benfica. Congratulations, Renato!
— Home Bayern (@HomeBayern_) May 15, 2016
Rui Vitória, though. What he has done with this Benfica team in his debut season is just incredible. Huge respect! pic.twitter.com/Dwm6U1S0Gh
— Jan Hagen (@PortuBall) May 15, 2016
