Nacional overcame Benfica B, 3-1, on Monday, in a game relating to matchweek 30. To this matchday, Tiago Margarido's team came from a draw, and the encarnados came from two defeats.
Carlos Daniel opened the score after 25 minutes, with a right-foot shot inside the penalty area. Shortly before the interval, Nacional increased their lead with a goal from Gustavo da Silva with a right-foot strike inside the penalty box.
After the break, Tiago Margarido's team extended their lead with a goal from Jesús Ramírez with a right-foot strike. In the closing stages of the game, João Rêgo netted the final goal of the game, from a corner.
After the result Nacional are 2nd in the table, with 59 points, while Benfica B sit 12th place, with 37 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Tiago Margarido's team will play away against Belenenses, while the encarnados visit CD Tondela.