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Portuguese Primeira Liga crests 2017-18
By Chris Dinsdale
August 6, 2017 - May 13, 2018 - Portuguese Primeira Liga season, officially known as Liga NOS. Reigning champions Benfica kick off the new season with a home clash against Sporting Braga, while their city rivals Sporting Clube travel to newly promoted Desportivo das Aves, and Porto take on Estoril Praia. Elsewhere, Portimonense, returning to the top flight of Portuguese football for the first time since 2011, begin their campaign at home against Boavista.