Sporting Lisbon is set to go head-to-head with Porto in the final of the Portuguese Cup on May 26th in what promises to be a thrilling showdown. The match carries extra significance for Sporting Lisbon as they aim to secure a double, having recently been crowned champions of Portugal for only the second time in 21 years. Their triumph was sealed after Benfica, who were their closest competitors, faltered with a 2-0 loss to Famalicao. Sporting Lisbon’s impressive season has been highlighted by their attacking prowess, having scored a remarkable 92 goals in just 32 matches, making them the top scorers in the league.
Leading the charge for Sporting Lisbon has been Swedish forward Viktor Gyokeres, whose 27 goals have played a vital role in the team’s success. Gyokeres, who arrived from Coventry City last summer for a club-record fee of 20 million euros ($21.5 million) plus add-ons, has been a key figure in Sporting Lisbon’s title-winning campaign. The credit for Sporting Lisbon’s resurgence can also be attributed to their manager, former Benfica player Amorim, who has now delivered the club’s second league trophy after guiding them to glory in the 2020/21 season.
As Sporting Lisbon gears up to face Porto in the Portuguese Cup final, all eyes will be on them to see if they can complete a historic double. The final is expected to be a tightly contested affair between two of Portugal’s footballing giants, and fans are in for a thrilling encounter on May 26th.
