Porto was crowned Portuguese champion (Primeira Liga) with two games to spare after a 1-0 win over Alverca on Saturday as veteran defender Thiago Silva added another trophy to his illustrious cabinet.
Porto moved nine points clear of second place Benfica, which was held 2-2 at Famalicao earlier on. Jan Bednarek’s towering header from a corner in the 40th minute was enough to claim Porto victory, as it won the title for the first time since 2022.
For Silva, it was his 33rd trophy. He moved to Porto at the age of 41, and played seven times for the Portuguese giant. He had played for Porto’s reserve team back in the 2004-05 season and had lifted the UEFA Champions League trophy in this city.
And the Portuguese top-flight crown added another feather to his cap, maintaining his lucky stint with the city and the club.
It was also the 31st title for Porto. It has won more than any other side apart from Benfica, which has 38.
Former Porto coach Jose Mourinho’s Benfica went two goals up at Famalicao, but defender Nicolas Otamendi was sent off early in the second half.
The host hit back to secure a point and leave glory within Porto’s reach.
“This game is a good reflection of what has happened in this championship,” said Mourinho, who was unhappy about the officiating. “I want to give my congratulations to FC Porto for being deserving champions.”
(with inputs from AFP)
Published on May 03, 2026