Match Report
Sporting CP were unbeaten in 5. The five-game form split read 13/15 points for Sporting CP against 7/15 for Académica.
13 meetings are on record — 7 won by Sporting CP, 1 by Académica, 5 drawn, at 2.15 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 23% of the meetings went to the host.
The venue was Estádio José Alvalade, with room for 50,466 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Sporting CP led 2-1 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 3-2.
Goal scorers
Sporting CP: Adrien Silva (30'), Bryan Ruiz (43'), Fredy Montero (84') · Académica: Rafa Soares (8'), Ewerton (58' og)
Key stats
Possession: Sporting CP 77% · Académica 23% · Total shots: 20-4 · On target: 10-1 · Corners: 7-2