Sporting CP edge Estrela Amadora as Bragança strikes after the break | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Sporting CP beat Estrela Amadora 1-0. Daniel Bragança scored in the 59th minute with a left-footed shot from outside the box after a pass from Trincão. Estrela Amadora rallied after the hour and forced Rui Silva into late saves, with efforts from Max Scholze, Otávio and Sydney Van Hooijdonk. Leões controlled the ball with 67.0% possession and 13 corners but registered only two shots on target, underlining a controlled yet cautious display. Leões remain second on 71 points and visit Arsenal in the Champions League next, while Estrela Amadora travel to Arouca in the league.

Player of the Match: Daniel Bragança settled the contest with the only goal and dictated play, completing 39 of 45 passes and 18 successful final third passes.

Stat of the Match: Rui Silva produced three saves, preserving the clean sheet as the hosts pressed late.

Three Things We Learned: Leões' midfield control showed in 67.0% possession and 79.8% accurate forward-zone passing. Estrela Amadora won 55.1% of their duels and created three on-target efforts, but lacked a cutting edge. Geny Catamo hit the bar late (79.), highlighting Leões' threat on transitions.