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Sporting CP beat Santa Clara 4-2 in the 28th round of the Portuguese League. The Lions are in second place in the championship with 68 points, five behind leaders FC Porto.
What happened?
Sporting CP played at the José Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon and beat Santa Clara 4-2. The goals for the Lisbon team were scored by Portuguese players Pedro Gonçalves, Daniel Bragança, Francisco Trincão and Rafael Nel.
Why is this important for Sporting CP?
The win over Santa Clara was crucial for Sporting CP to close in on FC Porto in the standings. FC Porto drew with FC Famalicão and missed the opportunity to increase their lead.
What's next?
In the 29th round, Sporting CP travels to Estrela da Amadora's ground. FC Porto travels to Estoril's ground, while SL Benfica hosts Nacional da Madeira.
| Team | Points | Games |
|---|---|---|
| FC Porto | 73 | 28 |
| Sporting CP | 68 | 27 |
| SL Benfica | 66 | 28 |
Currently, Sporting CP is in 2nd place in the Portuguese League, with 82 points, 25 wins, 7 draws and 2 losses in 34 games. The last match was a 1-2 loss to Torreense on May 24, 2026.
