Leonino exclusive: Matheus Reis key in Sporting’s Benfica prep | OneFootball

Matheus Reis was one of the key players in the preparation for Benfica - Sporting, according to Leonino. Rui Borges received help from the Brazilian player, along with Morten Hjulmand, to motivate the main squad of the lions on the eve of the eternal derby.

According to what our newspaper has learned, the experience of the 'number 2' continues to be one of the most appreciated attributes by the Sporting management and, as a result, his assistance was requested to keep the focus of the other team members at 200% for what will be the second match against Benfica this season.

Matheus Reis helped not only Rui Borges - who maintains his confidence in the Brazilian -, but also Hjulmand, the captain of Sporting, to show the importance of a Benfica - Sporting match to newer players at Alvalade, such as Luis Suárez, who will be the starting forward in the match.

In total, since arriving at the green and whites from Rio Ave, Matheus Reis has played 211 matches, during which he scored three goals and made 10 assists. The athlete is also one of the most versatile in the squad, playing both as a central defender and as a left-back.

Sporting will return to the field this Friday, December 5th, against Benfica. The match, part of the 13th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team led by José Mourinho, will be played at 8:15 PM at the Estádio da Luz.

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