Liga title by thrashing Vitoria Guimaraes 5-0.
Rui Vitoria's men came into Saturday's penultimate
match of the season five points clear of closest
rivals Porto, who do not play until Sunday, knowing
a win would see them crowned champions again
and reach four in a row for the first time in their
history.
Benfica wasted no time in making sure of title
glory, racing into a four-goal half-time lead
courtesy of Franco Cervi, Raul Jimenez, Pizzi and
Jonas.
Jonas then added a second-half penalty amid a
party atmosphere at Estadio da Luz.
Portugal's most successful team have reasserted
themselves as the dominant domestic force in
recent years after Porto won 20 of the 29 titles
between 1985 and 2013.
Benfica had seen their run of consecutive
championship victories ended at three on five
previous occasions, but they finally made it to four
by lifting the trophy for the 36th time courtesy of
the Vitoria victory.
Top goalscorer Kostas Mitroglou, strike partner
Jonas and creative midfielder Pizzi have been
crucial contributors going forward this season,
while a defence including in-demand duo Nelson
Semedo and Victor Lindelof as well as veteran
Luisao has only leaked 16 goals in 33 games.
Benfica have only lost twice and this win ensures
they have gone through the whole campaign
without suffering a home defeat.
They will have a chance to make it a domestic
double when they take on Vitoria again in the Taca
de Portugal final on May 28.
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