Sporting CP surprisingly drew with Tondela on Wednesday and can no longer retain the Primeira Liga title. After a globally positive season until early April, the farewell to the three-time championship was sealed by a negative streak: a defeat against Benfica and draws with AVS and Tondela, the two bottom-placed teams. In addition to losing the title, Sporting no longer depends solely on itself to secure second place, risking falling into the UEFA Europa League after a historic campaign in the UEFA Champions League. Problems for Sporting accumulated throughout the season, spiraling like a snowball. The team's performance was constantly hindered by physical issues, with 18 players passing through the medical department at different times during the season. Since the second leg against Arsenal in the Champions League, players like Pote, Maxi Araújo, and Luis Suárez seem to have reached a physical limit. The team lost intensity and faced greater difficulties against closed opponents. Even with poor results, Sporting still has enough offensive production to win games, but the psychological aspect also comes into play. The defeat in the derby against Benfica may have been a key moment, affecting the team's morale. The draw with Tondela, after being 2-0 up, illustrates the domino effect well. Sporting's season is not over yet, as the team still has a chance to reach second place and is in the final of the Taça de Portugal, where they are favorites against Torreense. Winning a trophy could restore confidence to the group before preparing for 2026/27.