Sporting snub Benfica and leave the Luz stunned | OneFootball

The women’s derby between Benfica and Sporting ended in a 3-1 victory for Benfica, in a match played at the Estádio da Luz as part of the 17th round of the Liga BPI. With this win, the Eagles officially celebrated winning their sixth straight title, in a season of absolute dominance in Portuguese women’s football.

However, the most striking moment of the night came after the final whistle. While the trophy presentation ceremony was being prepared and the pitch was turning into a stage for celebration, the Sporting team chose not to remain on the field. The Sporting players exchanged brief greetings with their opponents and quickly headed back to the dressing room.

There was therefore no guard of honour for Benfica, something that sometimes happens in these celebratory contexts. The decision by the team in green and white ended up standing out, leaving Benfica to celebrate alone in front of the fans in the stands.

On Sporting’s side, coach Micael Sequeira followed the usual procedures and held the press conference while their rivals were still celebrating. A discreet exit, but one that helps fuel the rivalry between the two Lisbon clubs.

The green-and-white club now turns its attention to the 18th and final round of the Liga BPI. Sporting’s next match is scheduled for Sunday, May 10, at 2:45 pm, against Racing Power, managed by Albano Oliveira, in Alcochete.

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