Liga Sagres: Academica 0 Benfica 0

Table-toppers Benfica were held to a goalless draw at Academica de Coimbra in Liga Sagres on Saturday.

Benfica entered the match with a two-point lead on second-placed Porto but could only extend it by one with their draw.

Academica had not won in six and were low on confidence as they approached the match, but a resolute defensive display helped earn a well-deserved point against Jorge Jesus’ men.

Academica’s struggles scoring at home continued though; the mid-table outfit have scored just once in their last eight league fixtures at Estadio EFAPEL.