Sporting edge Nacional with Suárez’s magical backheel (Videos) | OneFootball

Sporting defeated Nacional (2-1) this Sunday, February 1st, in a match for the 20th round of Liga Portugal Betclic. After their midweek victory against the Basques of Athletic Bilbao, the Lions managed to secure their fifth consecutive win in all competitions.

Playing at Estádio José Alvalade, the first half was evenly matched, with a slight advantage for the Alvalade club. The best chance actually belonged to the team from Madeira. In the 12th minute, Gabriel Veron was set up in the center of the box after a three-on-one, but his shot was blocked by Geny Catamo. After a period of some insecurity, the Lions responded, creating several dangerous chances, but were unable to score.

In the second half, Sporting took the lead in the 73rd minute. On the counterattack, Francisco Trincão found space on the right side of the box and fired a low shot, forcing a great save from Kaique. However, the ball rebounded to Pote in the center of the area, who made it 1-0. There was, however, an immediate reaction from the visitors. In the 76th minute, after a good team move, Veron shot for a save that Rui Silva couldn’t hold onto. On the rebound, Alan Nuñez only had to tap it in to make it 1-1. In the 90+6th minute, Alisson sent in a low cross into the box, with Luis Suárez flicking it in with his heel.

With this victory – the 25th in 34 matches this season – Rui Borges’s men now have 51 points and remain in second place in the Liga Portugal Betclic standings. Porto (55) is in first place, but with one less game played. Benfica is third with 45, also with one less match played.

The green and white badge returns to the pitch next Thursday, February 5th, against AVS SAD. The match, counting for the quarterfinals of the Portuguese Cup, against the team led by João Henriques, will be played at 8:45 pm, in Alvalade.

Luis Suárez's goal (2-1):

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