Sporting reject Teixeira plan for matchday 33 to deny Benfica edge | OneFootball

Sporting played a decisive role in setting the schedule for the 33rd round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, by opposing a solution that would allow Braga to take the field already knowing Famalicão’s result. Meanwhile, the League has already released the official kick-off times.

The Lions, who are battling Benfica for 2nd place, did not want Braga - who need just one point to secure 4th place - to have that strategic advantage before the clash with the Eagles. It should be remembered that Famalicão is also involved in that battle, facing Estrela da Amadora.

The League, headed by Reinaldo Teixeira, even proposed an alternative: to hold on Sunday the matches related to the relegation battle, such as Famalicão - Estrela, and leave only the decisive matches at the top of the table for Monday, namely Benfica - Braga and Rio Ave - Sporting.

However, that solution required the agreement of all the clubs involved, which did not happen, as Sporting refused, leading to seven of the nine matches in the round ultimately being played simultaneously, on Monday at 8:15 pm.

As things stand, only two matches are expected to remain outside this block, and they will be played on Sunday, May 10: AVS SAD - Porto, at 6:00 pm, and Alverca - Estoril, at 8:30 pm. For now, the official announcement from Liga Portugal Betclic is still pending and is expected to come this Tuesday.

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