Nothing gets through! Sporting among Europe's toughest defences | OneFootball

Sporting ranks in the top 3 of the most impenetrable defenses in Europe, according to a study released by CIES – Football Observatory, in partnership with Impect Football. The Lions appear in third place in the ranking of expected goals conceded per 90 minutes, with 0.63, behind only Porto (0.51) and Bayern Munich (0.55).

In 17 rounds of Liga Portugal Betclic, Sporting has conceded only nine goals, a record that confirms the defensive solidity of Rui Borges's team this season. The blue and white rivals have conceded four goals, while the Bavarians have already conceded 12 in 16 Bundesliga rounds.

The CIES study highlights Sporting's defensive consistency in various statistical aspects. The most solid teams are evaluated based on expected goals (xG) conceded, reflecting not only the number of goals allowed but also the quality of the chances created by opponents. This indicator places the Lions among the best in Europe in this regard.

In addition to Sporting and Porto, the European top 10 includes clubs such as Olympiakos, Shakhtar Donetsk, PAOK, Slavia Prague, Dynamo Kyiv, Arsenal, and RFS, all recognized for their defensive organization and ability to neutralize opponents in their respective national leagues.

The Lions want to continue improving this defensive record on Friday, against Casa Pia - who are short-handed. The match, part of the 18th round of Liga Portugal Betclic, is scheduled to kick off at 8:15 pm at Estádio José Alvalade.

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