In a near-perfect season in La Liga, Sporting celebrates its twentieth title after beating rival Famalicao. Reinforcement Victor Gyukiris is the great character of this tournament who had a dream season as he managed to score over 40 goals in all competitions..From the beginning, Ruben Amorim’s team showed its strength and was almost always at the top of the tournament. After finishing fourth last season, Sporting made surgical appointments to improve the squad they already had.
Alvalade’s team benefited – greatly – from the arrival of Victor Guerqueris and Morten Hjulmand. The defense was bolstered by Gonzalo Inacio, Coates and Diomandi, and the Swedish striker’s verticality provided depth that was missing up front. Lion.
Estádio da Alvalade proved to be a stronghold for Ruben Amorim’s side. So far, Sporting did not lose a single match at home, most notably victories over Porto and Benfica and a record defeat to Casa Pia..
In addition to the attacking front, Ruben Amorim also showed his confidence in players such as Morita, Pedro Gonçalves, Trincao, Nuno Santos, Paulinho, Marcus Edwards, Gini Catamu or Eduardo Quaresma.
In 32 matches, Sporting won 27, tied three and lost two: In Luz, in the first round, against Benfica, and in Guimarães against local Vitoria. The goal difference is +63 goals (92 goals scored and 29 goals conceded).
After reaching the final of the Portuguese Cup. The eternal derby against Benfica proved decisive in the tournament, which the green and white team won. While playing for Alvalade, Jenny Catamo was a hero by scoring two goals at the opening and closing of the match.
Coach Ruben Amorim’s team’s lead increased to four points, while they still had one postponed match.At Famalicao, the scene of the Benfica defeat that handed Sporting the title, Sporting struggled but managed to win by the smallest of margins.
After advancing by seven points from second place. Ruben Amorim knew how to manage results, and even made a controversial trip to England to negotiate with West Ham. after My fault Coach and a tough draw At Estádio do Dragão, Sporting drew against Portimonense.
In a packed Alvalade stadium, Sporting began to press and goals from Paulinho, Trincao and Guiqueres put pressure on their rivals on the other side of the second round. Benfica wasted chances and Famalicao scored two goals.
Two rounds before the end, Sporting have 84 points, eight points ahead of Benfica, with only six points left to play for..
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