Portuguese League

The Portuguese League, officially known as Primeira Liga, is the top professional football division in Portugal. It is organized by the Portuguese Football Federation and features a competitive structure where teams compete throughout a season for the championship title. The league operates on a system of promotion and relegation, with the bottom teams facing relegation to the second division, known as Liga Portugal 2. Established in 1934, the league has a significant historical and cultural importance in Portuguese sports, showcasing prominent clubs such as Benfica, Porto, and Sporting CP, which have contributed to its reputation and success in both domestic and international competitions. The league generally follows a round-robin format, where each team plays against every other team twice, home and away, accumulating points to determine the overall standings. The team with the most points at the end of the season is crowned the league champion.