It was difficult, but Porto remained “alive”.

Although difficult, Porto won 1-0 at the home of Aruca for the 31st matchday of the Primeira Liga and reduced to -4 in second place from the leader Benfica, hoping in the last three matches to “steal” the title from the “eagles” , with the latter also having the local derby with Sporting in “José Alvalade”.

For their part, the home team remained in the privileged five and will hardly find themselves in at least the sixth and last place leading to next season’s European competitions.

The “dragons” had the initiative of the movements and most of the phases, but they needed Marcano’s goal in the 41st minute to get the victory.

Chavez went 2-1 from the home of Famalicao and reduced to -5 from the privileged six, leaving the home team at -6 from here.

The program of the 31st matchday:

Friday (05/05)

Casa Pia-Portimonense 1-1

Saturday (06/05)

Santa Clara-Zil Vicente 3-2

Boavista-Estoril 1-0

Benfica-Braga 1-0

Sunday (07/05)

Maritimo-Rio Ave 2-2

Guimaraes-Vizela 3-0

Pass Ferreira-Sporting Lisbon 0-4

Monday (08/05)

Famalikao-Chaves 1-2

Aruka-Porto 0-1