Sunday, 28 December 2025
📍 Estádio José Alvalade
Sporting CP
⚽ 34' - Luis Suárez
Assist: João Simões
Visualization based on match commentary • Positions are approximate
A new offensive play unfolds as Alisson Santos from Sporting Lisbon takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area. However, Cezary Pawet Miszta, the goalkeeper for Rio Ave, makes a solid save right in the center of the goal. The assist came from Matheus Reis.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be three minutes of stoppage time.
João Graça from Rio Ave has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Eduardo Quaresma from Sporting Lisbon committed a foul.
Giorgi Kochorashvili from Sporting Lisbon strikes the crossbar with a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Georgios Vagiannidis from Sporting Lisbon committed a foul.
Brandon Aguilera from Rio Ave has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Corner awarded to Rio Ave after a foul by Eduardo Quaresma.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Andreas Ntoi from Rio Ave.
The attempt is thwarted. Brandon Aguilera from Rio Ave takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Ricardo Mangas from Sporting Lisbon.
Giorgi Kochorashvili from Sporting Lisbon committed a foul.
Brandon Aguilera from Rio Ave has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Substitution for Sporting Lisbon: Flávio Gonçalves comes on to replace Fotis Ioannidis.
Opportunity squandered. Ricardo Mangas from Sporting Lisbon attempted a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area but failed to find the target. The assist was provided by Luis Suárez.
Substitution for Rio Ave: Julien Lomboto replaces Francisco Petrasso.
Substitution for Rio Ave: João Graça is replaced by Georgios Liavas.
Opportunity wasted. Francisco Petrasso of Rio Ave attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed over the goal and to the right. The assist came from Andreas Ntoi.
Another offensive move underway. Luis Suárez of Sporting Lisbon attempts a header from the middle of the penalty area, but Cezary Pawet Miszta of Rio Ave makes a save, pushing it to the left corner. The assist came from Georgios Vagiannidis, who delivered a cross.
Corner awarded to Sporting Lisbon, following a defensive play by Nelson Abbey.
The attempt is thwarted. Trincão from Sporting Lisbon fires a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Fotis Ioannidis.
Hidemasa Morita from Sporting Lisbon committed a foul.
Brandon Aguilera from Rio Ave earned a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Hidemasa Morita from Sporting Lisbon commits a handball.
Substitution for Sporting Lisbon: Matheus Reis comes on to replace Gonçalo Inácio.
Substitution for Sporting Lisbon: Hidemasa Morita is coming on to replace João Simões.
Substitution for Sporting Lisbon: Alisson Santos comes on to replace Maxi Araújo.
Substitution for Sporting Lisbon: Giorgi Kochorashvili replaces Morten Hjulmand.
Substitution for Rio Ave: Brandon Aguilera comes on to replace Dario Spikic.
⚽Goal! Sporting Lisbon leads 4-0 against Rio Ave. Luis Suárez scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it perfectly into the left corner.
Another offensive push from Sporting Lisbon! Trincão takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but Cezary Pawet Miszta, the goalkeeper for Rio Ave, makes a great save right in the center of the goal. The assist came from Fotis Ioannidis.
⚽Goal! Sporting Lisbon leads 3-0 against Rio Ave. Luis Suárez scores with a header from within the six-yard box, directing the ball from the left side into the top left corner of the net. The assist comes from Trincão, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Sporting Lisbon after a deflection off Nelson Abbey.
Another offensive push underway. Fotis Ioannidis from Sporting Lisbon takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but Cezary Pawet Miszta of Rio Ave makes a save in the right corner. The assist came from Maxi Araújo.
Corner awarded to Sporting Lisbon after Jakub Brabec allowed the ball to go out of play.
The attempt is thwarted. Luis Suárez of Sporting Lisbon fires a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Gonçalo Inácio.
João Simões from Sporting Lisbon committed a foul.
Andreas Ntoi from Rio Ave has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
⚽Goal! Sporting Lisbon leads 2-0 against Rio Ave. Maxi Araújo scores with a left-footed shot from inside the six-yard box, placing it into the center of the goal. The assist came from Luis Suárez, who delivered a perfectly timed through ball.
Corner kick awarded to Sporting Lisbon, following a deflection off Francisco Petrasso.
Substitution for Rio Ave: Marios Vrousai comes on to replace João Tomé.
Substitution for Rio Ave: André Luiz makes way for Karem Zoabi.
The second half is underway with Sporting Lisbon leading Rio Ave 1-0.
The first half has concluded with Sporting Lisbon leading Rio Ave 1-0.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
Ricardo Mangas from Sporting Lisbon has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
João Tomé from Rio Ave committed a foul.
Missed opportunity! Nikolaos Athanasiou from Rio Ave took a left-footed shot from over 35 yards but it went wide. The chance was set up by Karem Zoabi during a quick counterattack.
The attempt is thwarted. Dario Spikic from Rio Ave takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Nelson Abbey.
Ricardo Mangas from Sporting Lisbon committed a foul.
Andreas Ntoi from Rio Ave has earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
Corner kick awarded to Sporting Lisbon after Olé Pohlmann allowed the ball to go out of play.
João Tomé from Rio Ave has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Maxi Araújo of Sporting Lisbon was awarded a free kick on the left flank.
João Tomé from Rio Ave committed a foul.
Corner awarded to Sporting Lisbon after a play that resulted in a deflection off Nelson Abbey.
A shot is deflected. Luis Suárez from Sporting Lisbon attempts a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Gonçalo Inácio from Sporting Lisbon has been shown a yellow card.
Gonçalo Inácio from Sporting Lisbon has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Karem Zoabi from Rio Ave committed a foul.
⚽Goal! Sporting Lisbon takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Rio Ave. Luis Suárez finds the back of the net with a close-range shot into the bottom right corner. The assist comes from João Simões following a corner kick.
Near miss! João Simões of Sporting Lisbon had a great opportunity to score with a header from close range but couldn't find the target. The chance was set up by Maxi Araújo, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Sporting Lisbon after João Tomé allowed the ball to go out.
Maxi Araújo from Sporting Lisbon has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Francisco Petrasso committed a foul on a player from Rio Ave.
Opportunity squandered. Maxi Araújo of Sporting Lisbon attempted a header from the center of the penalty area but directed it wide to the left. The assist came from Morten Hjulmand, who delivered a well-timed through ball.
Opportunity goes begging. Luis Suárez of Sporting Lisbon heads the ball from the center of the box, but it sails over the goal. The cross was delivered by Maxi Araújo.
Ricardo Mangas from Sporting Lisbon committed a foul.
Dario Spikic from Rio Ave has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
A fresh offensive play unfolds as Luis Suárez of Sporting Lisbon takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area. However, the attempt is thwarted by goalkeeper Cezary Pawet Miszta from Rio Ave, who makes a save right in the center of the goal. The setup for the shot came from a cross delivered by Maxi Araújo.
Karem Zoabi from Rio Ave has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Gonçalo Inácio from Sporting Lisbon committed a foul.
João Simões from Sporting Lisbon committed a foul.
Andreas Ntoi from Rio Ave has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Another offensive push. Ricardo Mangas from Sporting Lisbon takes a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it's stopped by the goalkeeper.
Maxi Araújo from Sporting Lisbon has been awarded a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
João Tomé from Rio Ave committed a foul.
Olé Pohlmann from Rio Ave has earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Ricardo Mangas from Sporting Lisbon committed a foul.
Corner kick awarded to Sporting Lisbon after João Tomé allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt is thwarted. Ricardo Mangas from Sporting Lisbon fires a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
Another offensive push underway. Maxi Araújo from Sporting Lisbon takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the box, but Cezary Pawet Miszta, the goalkeeper for Rio Ave, makes a save right in the center of the goal. The assist came from Trincão.
Missed opportunity! Ricardo Mangas from Sporting Lisbon took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed over the goal. The assist came from Morten Hjulmand.
Opportunity wasted! Andreas Ntoi from Rio Ave took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it soared over the goal. The assist came from Dario Spikic.
Olé Pohlmann from Rio Ave has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Ricardo Mangas from Sporting Lisbon committed a foul.
Opportunity squandered. Luis Suárez of Sporting Lisbon took a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it went wide to the left.
The attempt is thwarted. Maxi Araújo of Sporting Lisbon takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The setup for the shot came from Georgios Vagiannidis, who delivered a cross.
The opening half is underway...
Sporting CP defeated Rio Ave 4-0 in the Liga Portugal. Sporting CP scorers: Luis Suárez (34'), Maxi Araújo (53'), Luis Suárez (60'), Luis Suárez (61'). Match venue: Estádio José Alvalade. Watch on: Bet365, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Free.
