Sporting CP triumphed in the Primeira Liga, earning their 21st title with a 2-0 victory over Vitoria Guimaraes. Goals from Pedro Goncalves and Viktor Gyokeres in the second half guaranteed Sporting's lead. The win was significant, as Sporting finished the season with 82 points, two ahead of their closest rivals, Benfica, who struggled to overcome a draw against Sporting Braga. The outcome marked Sporting's third league title in five years, reinforcing their place in Portuguese football as they aim for the domestic double in the upcoming Portuguese Cup final.
Sporting CP clinched their 21st Primeira Liga title with a 2-0 victory over Vitoria Guimaraes, finishing two points clear of Benfica, the defending champions.
Pedro Goncalves opened the scoring in the 55th minute, and Viktor Gyokeres extended the lead for Sporting with a well-placed shot in the 82nd.
Benfica, needing a win to keep their title hopes alive, could only manage a 1-1 draw against 10-man Sporting Braga, sealing Sporting's championship.
Sporting's third title in five years illustrates their dominance in Portuguese football, having effectively secured the league due to superior head-to-head results against Benfica.
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