Upon returning to the championship, Benfica suffered the second consecutive defeat in the competition, this time against Águas Santas (4th). On Wednesday night, the Eagles went through most of the first half at a disadvantage, but regained equality before the break (13 to 13). In the complementary stage, Benfica even took the advantage (18 to 15 and 20 to 17), but took the turn in the last minutes (28 to 26). At Águas Santas, Pedro Portela (ex-Sporting and ex-Portuguese international) scored eight goals. At Benfica, Dranguet – with five goals – was the most unhappy. Thus, Benfica remains in second place, but risks seeing Sporting's (1st) advantage expanded, from five to eight points. At the same time, FC Porto, which also has a match to spare, could take second place. On Saturday (3pm), Benfica hosts Marítimo (6th). In turn, Águas Santas – fourth place with 42 points, four behind Benfica – visits ABC (5th), also on Saturday (3pm). Other results. Póvoa 24-24 Belenenses; Vitória de Guimarães 24-25 ABC.