Fans gather at Alvalade to back Sporting ahead of the Clássico (Video) | OneFootball

The main team of Sporting left the Estádio José Alvalade on Sunday afternoon, surrounded by strong support from the fans. Several hundred Sporting supporters gathered near the stadium as the team departed for the North, in an initiative that took shape through social media.

Amid chants, smoke, and banners, the players set off on their journey in an atmosphere of continuous support, before boarding the two buses that transported the green and white squad. The gesture was repeated for several minutes, with fans accompanying the team's departure and leaving a final message of encouragement before the Clássico.

Sporting traveled with a large entourage, including President Frederico Varandas, who this time chose to travel with the team a day before the match against Porto. Meanwhile, the Club is said to have arrived in Gaia at the beginning of the evening, on the same day.

According to reports gathered along the route, the support from Sporting fans extended beyond Lisbon. On several overpasses of the A1 motorway, which connects the capital to the North, there was also a presence of fans, maintaining the supportive atmosphere during the team's journey to the match location.

It should be noted that Sporting - which already has a probable starting eleven - takes the field this Monday, February 9, against Porto. The match, part of the 21st round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team managed by Francesco Farioli, will be played at 8:45 p.m. at the Estádio do Dragão.

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