Last update 30 March, 2025 by Alberto Llopis
The First Portuguese League, which celebrates its 91st edition in the season 2024-2025, It is still a bastion dominated by the “Three big”: SL Benfica, FC Porto y Sporting CP. Since its founding in 1934, Only five clubs have managed to win the title, reflecting the historic supremacy of these giants.
Until the end of the season 2023-24, Benfica leads as the most laureate club with 38 league titles, followed by Porto with 31 y Sporting CP con 21. Belenenses (1945-46) and Boavista (2000-01) They are the only exceptions to this hegemony, With a title each.
In recent years, The fight for the title has been fierce. Benfica, that historically has dominated, He has seen how Porto and Sporting have cut him ground. From 2017 until 2024, Benfica has only won a league (2018-19), While Porto has taken four (2017-18, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2022-23) and Sporting Dos (2020-21, 2023-24).
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in the season 2024-2025, Sporting CP leads the table with 70 points following 27 journeys, followed by Benfica (68) and Porto (65), According to recent data. Sporting's goals difference (+45) and their consistency position them as favorites to revalidate the title, Although Benfica has shown a remarkable recovery in March, trimming distances.
La First League Liga Titles (Until 2023-24)
| Club | Champion | Runner-up | Years of titles |
|---|---|---|---|
| SL Benfica | 38 | 29 | 1936, 1937, 1938, 1942, 1943, 1945, 1950, 1955, 1957, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1994, 1996, 2005, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 |
| FC Porto | 31 | 28 | 1935, 1939, 1940, 1956, 1959, 1978, 1979, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023 |
| Sporting CP | 21 | 22 | 1941, 1944, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1958, 1962, 1966, 1970, 1974, 1980, 1982, 2000, 2002, 2021, 2024 |
| Belenenses | 1 | 3 | 1946 |
| Good view | 1 | 3 | 2001 |
Maximum historical scorers of La First League
The list of maximum historical scorers remains led by Portuguese football legends. Fernando Peyroteo, con 331 goals in 197 parties (1.68 by party), remains unattainable. Eusebius (319 goals) and Fernando Gomes (318 goals) complete the podium.
In more recent times, Viktor (Sporting CP) He stood out to be the top scorer of the season 2023-24 con 29 goals. In the current season 2024-2025, until the 29 March, Gyökeres leads the scorers table with 22 many, consolidating its impact on the fight for the title.
| Player | Period | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Peyroteo | 1937–1950 | Sporting CP, Belenenses | 331 (1.68/game) |
| Eusebius | 1960–1977 | Benfica, Sea shore | 319 (1.02/game) |
| Fernando Gomes | 1974–1991 | Porto, Sporting CP | 318 (0.79/game) |
| José Águas | 1950–1963 | Benfica | 290 (1.03/game) |
| Nene | 1968–1986 | Benfica | 262 (0.62/game) |
Attendance at stadiums
Primeira League has seen a significant increase in stadium assistance in recent years. in the season 2023-24, The last record was broken 12 years with an increase in 10% Regarding the previous season, According to data from the Portugal League.
Benfica, Porto and Sporting CP continue to lead in influx, With stages that exceed the 50,000 seating. in the season 2024-2025, until the 29 March, Benfica avera 52,314 spectators per game in the Light Stadium, followed by Porto with 44,128 y Sporting CP con 41,907. E
Quipos like Sporting Braga (16,542) y Victoria Guimarães (13,215) They also maintain good figures, while smaller clubs like avs (2,105) They reflect the disparity in local support, A historical challenge for the Portuguese League.
| Equipment | Medium assistance 2024-2025 | Home matches |
|---|---|---|
| SL Benfica | 52,314 | 14 |
| FC Porto | 44,128 | 14 |
| Sporting CP | 41,907 | 14 |
| Sporting Braga | 16,542 | 14 |
| Vitória Guimarães | 13,215 | 14 |
La First League, With its rich history and rivalry between “Three big”, It is still a European football pillar, although the lack of support for minor teams and the massive broadcast of television games continue to affect general assistance. The season 2024-2025 promises an exciting end, con Sporting CP, Benfica and Porto in a closed fight for the title.