Sporting squad given surprise on arrival ahead of the derby | OneFootball

Sporting’s squad is currently in concentration at the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy ahead of the derby against Benfica, which will take place this Friday, December 5th, at Estádio da Luz. On the eve of the match, the Lions’ team received a surprise.

Upon arriving at the Lions’ headquarters for their morning training session, Rui Borges’ men were greeted with a motivational banner placed at the entrance of the Alcochete Academy, which did not go unnoticed by anyone.

The message left by a group of Sporting fans was nothing less than a rallying cry and a show of support for the match against Benfica: “Dare and roar like lions and victory will be ours!”, it read.

It’s worth remembering that Sporting’s team will be supported by around 3,500 fans who will travel to Estádio da Luz. The usual procession under police escort will depart from Alvalade at 5:00 p.m., with gathering starting an hour earlier, the green and whites announced in a statement.

Sporting Sporting will return to the pitch 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 Estádio da Luz at 8:15 p.m.

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