Overview
- Benfica drew 1-1 at Casa Pia on Monday in Rio Maior, with Richard Ríos scoring before academy product Rafael Brito leveled to leave Benfica on 66 points.
- After the match, José Mourinho said he had the desire not to play some players anymore and acknowledged the title was out of reach.
- Supporters booed the team outside the stadium and some called for the resignations of Mourinho and club president Rui Costa.
- Casa Pia earned a valuable survival point with Álvaro Pacheco’s organized block, highlighted by several first‑half saves from goalkeeper Patrick Sequeira.
- Braga, set to host Betis on Wednesday in the Europa League quarter‑finals, vowed to impose their style as captain Ricardo Horta and coach Carlos Vicens talked up personality and control over two legs.