Sporting’s Allianz Cup path set after Porto’s night to forget | OneFootball

With Vitória de Guimarães’ triumph over Porto, by 3-1, last Thursday, December 4, Sporting learned who their opponent will be in the semi-finals of the Allianz Cup. In addition, all the information regarding the competition’s final four has already been released.

Thus, on one side, the Lions will face the team from Guimarães – the last to secure a place in this stage of the competition – while Benfica and Braga will battle it out on the other. In the final, should they win, Rui Borges’ side could face either the Eagles or the Minho team.

For now, what Sporting knows for sure is that the semi-final against Vitória de Guimarães will be played on January 6, a Tuesday, at 8:00 PM. Benfica vs. Braga will take place the following day, at the same time. The final of the competition is scheduled for January 10 (Saturday), also at 8:00 PM. All these matches will be played in Leiria.

It is worth remembering that, to reach this stage of the competition, Rui Borges’ men eliminated Alverca with a home victory, 5-1. Geovany Quenda (21’ and 58’), Salvador Blopa (30’ and 70’), and Fotis Ioannidis (81’) were among the goal scorers for Sporting.

Sporting will be back on the pitch this Friday, December 5, against Benfica. The match, counting for 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 PM.

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