By Melody Gross 
Writing with Lusa
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Benfica came third with 58 points, three points behind Sporting (61), and the second and nine points behind leaders Porto (67).
Benfica survived the premature expulsion of Adel Taarabt and avoided losing in the reception against Vizilla, where they drew 1-1, in the match that opened the 26th round of the first league, Liga Boyne.
The Reds were reduced to 10 elements after seven minutes, due to the sending off of the Moroccan midfielder, and the guests were still ahead on the scoreboard, via Casciano, in the 65th minute, but they managed to avoid defeat thanks to a goal from young Henrique Araujo, 75, one minute after Released by coach Nelson Verissimo.
Benfica, in third place, with 58 points, was three points behind Sporting (61), the second, and nine behind leaders Porto (67), but he may see competitors increase their points advantage in this round, with the reception of “dragons” Tondela on Sunday . and “Aswad” visit Moreirense on Monday.
On the other hand, Vezela added the sixth match in a row without winning the championship and remains in the fourteenth place with 25 points.