Sporting are hoping to capitalize on Sporting de Braga’s defeat this Sunday away at the “in distress” Pacos de Ferreira and move closer to third place in the Portuguese Football League in the 31st round game.
In the event of a triumph in the match starting at 20:30, the Lions in fourth place are four points behind Braga, who lost 1-0 away to leaders Benfica on Saturday.
The formation led by Rubén Amorim, who already has at least fourth place and a guaranteed presence in the Europa League, is still trying to re-enter the debate for the last podium place that gives access to the third qualifying round. Champions League.
Ahead, the lion’s team will face Pacos de Ferreira, who is still in the relegation zone, in 17th place, although he still has hopes of remaining in the main division.
Pasens are two points behind Maritimo, 16th, in the playoff position, and hours earlier, from 15:30, they will get a calm Wisela (11th), who lost to the Beavers in the previous round.
Vitoria de Guimarães will play Rio Ave (12th) at 18:00 at home in a match in which they will defend the sixth place in the championship, which will qualify for the European Conference League.
Author: Portuguese
Source: CM Jornal
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