With just two matches remaining in Portugal's top flight, Jose Mourinho's Benfica stands on the brink of an impressive achievement: an unbeaten season. However, this remarkable feat will not secure them the coveted 39th league title.

Porto has already been crowned champions, pulling nine points ahead of Benfica after their recent matches. Under the leadership of former Chelsea and Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas, Porto has suffered only one defeat in 32 games this season.

While Benfica remains unbeaten, they have recorded 10 draws, significantly more than Porto's single loss, which ultimately costs them the championship.

To finish the season invincible, Benfica must avoid defeat against Braga on Sunday and Estoril Praia on the final day of the Primeira Liga. This scenario is not unprecedented for them; in the 1977-78 season, Porto edged them out for the title despite Benfica going unbeaten.

If they manage to remain undefeated, Benfica would join FC Sheriff and Red Star Belgrade as the only European teams this century to miss out on a league title despite an unbeaten season.

This season is viewed as a missed opportunity by Mourinho and Benfica, who could even finish third if Sporting gains ground and surpasses them.

Following a disappointing 2-2 draw against Famalicao, Benfica president Rui Costa criticized officiating, claiming it influenced the outcome of the match. He indicated that the referee's decisions were detrimental to their title hopes.

Mourinho echoed Costa's sentiments, stating that the match reflected ongoing issues within the championship. Amidst speculation linking him to Real Madrid, reports suggest Benfica may offer Mourinho a new contract this week.