FC Porto managed a comeback and won 2-1, isolating themselves at the top of the Portuguese league standings. However, the victory was tainted by the serious injury to Danish midfielder Andreas Froholdt, who was carried off on a stretcher during the match. The Porto side had to work hard to secure the three points in a complicated encounter.
SL Benfica faced Marítimo in a match marked by criticism of the pitch condition at Marítimo's Stadium. The artificially painted turf generated controversy and was pointed out as a negative factor for the quality of the spectacle. The reds were looking to recover ground in the standings.
Sporting CP faced Nacional da Madeira in a match where the lions intended to thrash the visiting team, which arrives weakened for the fixture. The lions aim to maintain pressure on their rivals in the title race.
The three Portuguese giants played in Madeiran stadiums this round, with Nacional being the weakest home team of the bunch. Porto took advantage of the moment to isolate themselves at the top, while Benfica and Sporting try to keep up the pace.
