Sporting CP dismantle AVS to stay second | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Sporting CP thrashed AVS 6-0. Luis Suárez opened the scoring in the 32nd minute with a right-footed strike from outside the box. Maximiliano Araújo doubled the lead (35.) and Geny Catamo made it three moments later (37.), putting the game out of reach by half time. Leões dominated the ball and the box, registering 14 shots on target from 24 attempts with 66.9% possession. Leões remain second in Liga Portugal and visit Santa Clara in the Taça de Portugal next, while AVS go to Vitória S.C. in the same competition.

Player of the Match: Geny Catamo scored twice and was a constant outlet, finishing with four shots on target and 10 possession wins to drive Leões forward.

Stat of the Match: João Gonçalves produced nine saves, yet AVS still conceded six, underlining the relentless pressure they faced.

Three Things We Learned: Georgios Vagiannidis' delivery is a real weapon, with two assists underpinning the first and second strikes for Leões. Luis Suárez leads the Liga Portugal scoring on 11 goals, sitting top of the chart. AVS remain 18th with three points from 14 games and are still winless this season.