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The Lithuanian with his club became champions of Portugal. This was revealed after yesterday's match, in which the second-placed "Sporting" unexpectedly lost to the "Uniao Leiria" team with a score of 0-1.
In the league this season, "Porto" has only lost once, and with two games remaining, they have a six-point lead over their pursuers. Although they could still catch up with the leader in terms of points, a better head-to-head record gives "Porto" the advantage.
"Porto" clinched the champion's title for the 19th time, and the seventh time in the last ten years. Today, during the match against "Alverca", the team's fans will be able to celebrate victory.
However, the team's players are not in a rush to start celebrating, as they have important matches ahead - they will play the Champions League semifinals against , and in the final of the Portuguese Cup, scheduled for May 16th, they will face .
The Lisbon clubs "Sporting" and "Benfica" are currently tied for second place in the Portuguese championship, and next week they will face each other in crucial matches for this position.
