Sporting failed to maintain a positive streak Portuguese Championship. This Saturday, in the 11th round, the Lions visited Aroca and eventually lost with a score of 1:0.
After the first stage with little chance, which ended with a zero score, Sporting was defeated at the beginning of the second half. In the third minute, Basso’s captain took a corner and put the hosts ahead.
Sporting CP went on a streak of three straight victories in the national league, but that streak was broken in this match. On the other hand, Ruben Amorim’s team sees its main rivals distance themselves in the table.
After this Saturday’s loss, Sporting CP have amassed 19 points and are currently in fourth place, four points behind vice-leaders Porto and 12 points behind leaders Benfica.
To recover, the Lions are changing focus and returning to the field next Tuesday at 17:00 (Brazil time) when they host Eintracht Frankfurt in the last round of the Europa League. The duel is decisive for both teams, who are looking for a place in the next stage of the competition.
See the results of Saturday’s games of the championship of Portugal:
Santa Clara 1 x 1 Porto
Benfica 5 x 0 Chavez
Aroca 1 x 0 Sporting
