Porto breaks its historical streak and postpones the alirón

The Porto was defeated (1-0) at the home of Sporting de Braga and ended his streak of 58 consecutive games without losing, the longest in the entire history of the Portuguese League. In addition, he postponed the alirón with three days to go to be champion.

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The dragons needed this Monday to reap a better result than the Sporting de Portugalwho play tonight, but with the defeat -the first in the League since October 2020- they no longer have the chance of being mathematically champions on this 31st matchday.

Assistant Abel Ruiz

Ricardo Hortawho had already warned in the first half with a shot to the crossbar, put the locals ahead in the 54th minute when he finished off a cross that Spanish Abel Ruiz put in from the right.

The Porto was not able to come back and is 9 points ahead of the Sportingwhich could be reduced to six if the lions win at the stadium Good view.

For his part, the Braga remains fourth, nine points behind third place, which occupies the Benfica. The dragons will try again to certify their 30th league title next Saturday at home against a more affordable rival, the Vizela.