The Portuguese champions Sporting CP took revenge on the biggest rival Benfica SL 24:23 (10:14) in derby match of Round 7 of the national Championship.
The team who is playing at VELUX EHF Champions League made a come-back only three days after home defeat against Danish Bjerringbro Silkeborg 32:35, to equalize in 1:1 in wins against Benfica, who beat them for the Super Cup trophy.
STANDINGS:
| 1. | Benfica | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 216:153 | 19 | |
| 2. | Sporting | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 187:144 | 18 | |
| 3. | Porto | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 224:124 | 16 | |
| 4. | Aquas Santas | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 152:126 | 13 | |
| 5. | Belenenses | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 144:118 | 13 | |
| 6. | ABC Braga | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 132:121 | 11 | |
| 7. | Madeira | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 128:119 | 11 | |
| 8. | Boa Hora | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 122:159 | 9 | |
| 9. | AC Fafe | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 130:136 | 9 | |
| 10. | Maia-Ismai | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 115:127 | 7 | |
| 11. | SC Horta | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 126:153 | 7 | |
| 12. | Avanca | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 118:151 | 7 | |
| 13. | Arsenal | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 149:251 | 7 | |
| 14. | Fermentoes | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 95:156 | 5 |
photo:César Santos, Sporting CP Facebook
