Who will win the Portuguese Primeira Liga next season?
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186’s domination over the Portuguese Primeira Liga looks to be coming to an end despite being the winners of an unprecedented quadruple. Their downfall has blown the race to win the title wide open, with both Benfica and Sporting Lisbon looking to return
to former glory.
Bettor.com analyzes which of the trio stands the best chances of winning the crown
Arguably the strongest side to have been assembled in the league in recent times, FC Porto are not only the reigning champions but are also the ones who are most likely to be the ones hoisting the trophy when the campaign concludes.
With http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Radamel-Falcao-c30276 and Joao Moutinho leading the line, the Portistas boast some of the best talents of Europe in their squad and it’s no surprise that they won the quadruple.
However, all the credit does not go to the players; the man who really propelled the Dragons to glory in all competitions is none other than Andre Villas-Boas. Now in charge of Chelsea, the Portuguese tactician masterminded Porto’s triumphs and ensured that
they did it without a single defeat in the league.
However, his departure will have a serious impact on the Dragao’s title aspirations and they might have to stay content without a crown next season.
Benfica are one of the most regular challengers for the trophy and have a rich history littered with successful campaigns. The Eagles also possess quality in abundance and players like Oscar Cardozo and Luisao are not only experienced enough to guide their
teams but are also supremely talented individuals; one of the best in their respective positions.
Although they have maintained winning mentality over the seasons, the Reds have not been particularly successful and have only accumulated a handful of trophies. Star assets like Fabio Coentrao have already parted ways with Jorge Jesus’s team while Cardozo
and Luisao are touted as potential targets for clubs like Paris Saint-Germain and Dynamo Kiev.
With an outflow of talent looming large over Estadio da Luz, becoming champions will again be a tough ask for Benfica.
Whilst all their rivals have had to endure their star players leaving for greener pastures, Sporting Lisbon have done the complete opposite.
A spending spree reminiscence of the ‘Galactico policy’ of Real Madrid and Manchester City, the Lions have splashed the cash on nearly 17 signings to arguably secure the title even before the campaign begins.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Valeri-Bojinov-c35853 and Oguchi Onyewu are just some of the talents who have made Estadio Jose Alvalade their home ahead of the upcoming season.
Powered by their latest acquisitions, Sporting are now capable of toppling their rivals with ease. With http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Oguchi-Onyewu-c28332 marshaling the backline with his experience and an attacking array consisting of Van Wolfswinkel, Schaars and Yannick Djalo, the Sportinguistas
can combat the front line of FC Porto while matching the defensive solidarity of arch-rivals Benfica.
Although the Lisbon side now have the credentials to be the top team in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Portugal-c2984, new players also mean that the side needs time to gel before they can begin to win, as demonstrated by the lacklustre performances of Manchester City in the earlier years of
their takeover.
But given time and a proper coach like Domingos Paciência, Sporting Lisbon can be unstoppable in not only the Portuguese Primeira Liga but in Europe as well.
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