Sporting Portugal was crowned champion of Portugal after defeating Lisbon's other major club, Benfica, at Famalicao Stadium (2-0), today, Sunday, May 5, during the 32nd round.H The day.
Last title in 2021
In fact, two days before the end, Sporting, winner at home to Portimonense (3-0) on Saturday, leads Benfica by eight points and is therefore no longer unbeatable. Sporting, which is the twentieth dayH The title of champion in its history, succeeding its great competitor from Lisbon.
The new champion, whose last national title dates back to 2021 after an 18-year drought, was eliminated this season in the round of 16 of the European League by Atalanta Bergamo.
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Sporting Portugal has been coached since 2020 by Ruben Amorim, a 39-year-old former international and Benfica player.