first derby of 2006 at Estádio da Luz next saturday.
Benfica is in second place with 40 points, 3 behind the leader FC Porto. Sporting is in a terrible 5th place and this game is crucial for them.
current table:
Porto 43
Benfica 40
Nacional 36
Braga 36
Sporting 34
in Benfica Petit and Miccoli are in doubt, Marcel will start probably in the bench with Geovanni playing as striker. in Sporting, Koke could make his debut.
my bet: Benfica 3-0 Sporting