SC Braga are level on points with SL Benfica at the top of the Portuguese Liga following a 1-0 win against Rio Ave FC, Andrés Madrid scoring the only goal on 16 minutes. UEFA Europa League contenders Benfica can edge ahead at the summit if they avoid defeat against CD Nacional in their game in hand on Sunday. FC Porto are third, still eight points off the pacesetters, despite a 2-1 win at A. Académica de Coimbra.