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Benfica crowned Primeira Liga champions

Jorge Jesus' men have had a superb campaign, and for many weeks it has appeared a matter of when and not if they would secure a 33rd league title.

The question of when was finally answered on Sunday, a double from Brazilian Lima doing the damage as Benfica wrapped up the championship in front of their home fans at Estadio da Luz, as second-placed Sporting Lisbon sit seven points adrift with just two games remaining.

It took 57 minutes for Benfica to make the breakthrough, as Lima tapped home after Nicolas Gaitan's original shot was saved by Vid Belec.

Since then Jesus' men have gone 27 league games unbeaten, and have now won 11 straight games.