Sporting unsettled ahead of Dragão derby (video) | OneFootball

The Sporting team's stay in Vila Nova de Gaia was marked by two disruptive incidents during the early hours of the morning. Pyrotechnic material was set off near the hotel where the Club is staying, interrupting the rest of the green and white delegation on the eve of the match against Porto.

The first incident occurred around 1:30 AM and lasted for several minutes. Unlike what is usual in such situations, the episode repeated itself about two and a half hours later, around 4:00 AM, with a new burst of flares and firecrackers near the hotel.

The Sporting delegation had arrived in the North at the beginning of Sunday night, after a bus trip lasting about three hours. As is common practice on trips of this nature, Sporting stayed in Vila Nova de Gaia to prepare for the Classic.

Given the importance of the match, president Frederico Varandas accompanied the team during the stay. After strong support upon leaving Alvalade and some reception upon arrival at the hotel, the early hours were ultimately marked by these disturbances, which again interfered with the team's preparation before a decisive game.

It should be noted that the green and white emblem takes to the field today, February 9, against Porto. The match, part of the 21st round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team led by Francesco Farioli, will be played at 8:45 PM, at Estádio do Dragão.

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