Sporting’s kick-off times revealed for matchdays 18 and 19 of the league | OneFootball

Sporting already knows the schedule for the first matches of the second round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, with the official calendar released this Wednesday, December 24th, by the League. The Lions start this decisive phase at home against Casa Pia at the Estádio José Alvalade, with the match scheduled for Friday, January 16th, at 8:15 PM.

In the following round, the Lions will travel to face Arouca, in a match set for Saturday, January 24th, at 6:00 PM. Rui Borges' team aims to achieve positive results away from home and demonstrate the competitive strength that has characterized this season, reinforcing their ambition to win the title.

With the schedules set, the support of the fan base is seen as a key element to motivate the players in decisive moments. The Alvalade Club intends to seize every opportunity to showcase quality and remain steadfast in the race for the championship.

In the last match, Sporting defeated Vitória de Guimarães 4-1, in a match counting for the 15th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. Rui Borges' squad thus returned to winning ways and remains in second place (38 points), five points behind the first place occupied by Porto (43).

The green and white emblem will return to the field next Sunday, December 28th, against Rio Ave. The match, counting for the 16th round of the National Championship, against the team led by Sotiris Sylaidopoulos, will be played at 8:30 PM in Alvalade.

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