Leonin Gale: The dream of the title has become closer

With a very high score – zero to 20, minimum 18 – especially thanks to playing in the first 45 minutes like a football storm dressed in white and green, Sporting cruised through the first of seven finals in the title race. The title, having completely destroyed Gil Vicente (who had recently managed to steal two points from Porto), contributed with his performance to the euphoria that surrounded the team during this trip to Minho.

Forced to change the team more than he wanted – to the absence due to punishment of Yulman and Nuno Santos, he added the physical problem of Matheus Reis – adapting Esgayo to the left midfielder, Lev threw himself into the game and was always accelerating between the 7th minute (when Morita sent the ball into the post) and in the 38th minute, when the unfortunate Andrei scored Sporting’s fourth goal. In truth, this was one of the best performances the title contender has seen this season: dominant, overwhelming, relentless in everything he did. A Sporting team that wants to become champions and has issued a strong warning to rivals Benfica not to get distracted this Sunday.

It is clear that in the second half the pace set by Amorim’s team slowed down, and with the changes made by Gilistas, Minho’s team did better, but it was already too late. Moreover, although they played more calmly, “Sporting” only allowed themselves to be surprised in one situation (by Depu), and if not for the “gluttony” of Giokeres, they could have scored more, but they are moving towards adjusting the calendar. believing this: that the name is closer.

Beak-eyed slit
He scored two goals, made a breakthrough in the opposition defense and is experiencing a great moment in his career. In Barcelos, Trincao played a decisive role in Leonin’s victory, but Morita’s performance left Gil with his eyes wide open.

Marreco will suffer…
Gil Vicente is in a very awkward position in the table and the situation could get worse if Estrela and Portimonense win. New coach Tosa Marreco will have to work overtime…

Short view of olive trees
In a game without any difficulties, technical or disciplinary, Manuel Oliveira revealed the same problems as in other cases: distinguishing what a push is… from a push. Could this be a vision problem?

AND
Outside defender injured
Matheus Reis was not called up for this Friday’s game due to physical reasons. The defender was a doubtful player, mentioned by Ruben Amorim in the game preview due to the “pain” felt in training.

“A very smart victory”
“A very competent victory. A race at great speed, which later made it possible to control the pieces [jogadores]. We always controlled the game, even when Gil came on,” said Ruben Amorim.