In the big game in Portugal this weekend end Braga and Benfica played out a typically feisty 1-1 draw.
Benfica came into the match knowing victory would take them to the top of the league, ahead of FC Porto.
But the Eagles have struggled to win at Braga in recent years, and in a first half that was interrupted three times because of floodlight failure, Braga too the lead just before the break.
Emerson was adjudged to have handled in the box and Brazilian striker Lima slotted the penalty past former Braga goalkeeper Artur.
Benfica came back strongly in the second half and Rodrigo continued his excellent form with the equalizer on 73 minutes, with the aid of a deflection.
The Spain U21 international has now scored 4 goals in his last 3 games for Benfica.
And he came close to snatching all three points for the Lisbon side late on, but shot just past the post.
Benfica remain in joint top spot alongside FC Porto, with in 5th place, five points further back.
But the Eagles have struggled to win at Braga in recent years, and in a first half that was interrupted three times because of floodlight failure, Braga too the lead just before the break.
Emerson was adjudged to have handled in the box and Brazilian striker Lima slotted the penalty past former Braga goalkeeper Artur.
Benfica came back strongly in the second half and Rodrigo continued his excellent form with the equalizer on 73 minutes, with the aid of a deflection.
The Spain U21 international has now scored 4 goals in his last 3 games for Benfica.
And he came close to snatching all three points for the Lisbon side late on, but shot just past the post.
Benfica remain in joint top spot alongside FC Porto, with in 5th place, five points further back.
