“We need to be more assertive,” Ruben Amorim says.

The Lions coach also stated that the team is far from what they want: “We need to be tighter and more pressing. Despite this, we were close to winning, not least because we had more chances to score a goal.”

Paulinho’s substitution at half-time was due to a physical problem. “Paulinho left because he was in shape all week with a muscle problem,” the Lions coach said, highlighting the fact that he was the first to reach the finish line of the championship, along with Boavista and Porto.

“Losing points was a bit unfair. They had a lot of ball but they didn’t create many chances and we could score a second and a third goal. We will improve and we will be better next game,” said Pedro Gonçalves, who scored Sporting’s only goal in Sunday’s game.

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ARTHUR JORGE REMOVED TECHNICIAN

Coach Artur Jorge was sent off with a double yellow card (both for protests) and ended up leaving the bench early. On the other hand, a member of Sporting’s technical team also saw a straight red. Pedro Goncalves has already seen the yellow bench in protest.

Djalo regrets

“It was not the result we wanted, namely three points. But it was good, I equalized. Now it’s time to win the next game,” said Djalo (Spain Braga).