Match Report
Sporting CP came in having won four on the spin, having scored in 10 consecutive games. Nottingham Forest carried a 5-game unbeaten run into this, having scored in 7 consecutive games.
Estádio José Alvalade staged the fixture, a ground that holds 52,095. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 1-1 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 4-1.
Goal scorers
Sporting CP: Gonçalo Inácio (14'), Issa Doumbia (61'), Rafael Nel (65'), Rafael Nel (84') · Nottingham Forest: Igor Jesus (2')
Key stats
Possession: Sporting CP 50% · Nottingham Forest 50% · Total shots: 8-8 · On target: 4-2 · Corners: 9-1