Undefeated "Benfica": How Mourinho's team lost the championship?

Despite being close to finishing the season undefeated, Jose Mourinho's "Benfica" lost the championship to "Porto" due to 10 draws.

If Mourinho's team does not lose in the matches against "Braga" and "Estoril Praia", they will finish the season undefeated. Nevertheless, "Benfica" will join the ranks of rare teams in European football that have never won the championship without losing a single game.

According to Lent.az, citing foreign media, a remarkable situation has arisen in the Portuguese Super League with two weeks remaining until the end of the season. Despite remaining undefeated in the league under the leadership of Jose Mourinho, "Benfica" has lost its chance of winning the championship.

After the weekend's matches, "Porto" secured the championship by increasing its advantage over its closest rival, "Benfica", by 9 points. Under the leadership of Andre Villas-Boas, "Porto" suffered only one defeat during the season and lifted the cup thanks to its consistent game.

"Benfica", which remained undefeated throughout the season, drew in 10 games. These results caused the Lisbon team to lose points and further fall behind in the championship race.

If Jose Mourinho's team does not lose in the matches against "Braga" and "Estoril Praia", they will finish the season without any defeats. Nevertheless, "Benfica" will join the ranks of rare teams in European football that have never won the championship without losing a single game.

"Benfica" faced a similar situation earlier, in the 1977-78 season. In that season, "Porto" won the championship due to goal difference with fewer draws.