Match Report
Sporting CP won 4-1 against Rio Ave in the Liga Portugal. Before the match, Rio Ave were 13th in the Liga Portugal table with Sporting CP in 2nd. Head-to-head (2015–2026): 20 matches, 2 wins for Rio Ave, 14 for Sporting CP, 4 drawn. Rio Ave had scored 35 goals this season (1.0 per game), Sporting CP had 89 (2.6 per game). Rio Ave's goals came from Diogo Bezerra (12'); Sporting CP scored through Luis Suárez (35'), Francisco Trincão (66'), Geovany Quenda (90'). Match stats: possession 36%-64%, shots 12-16, on target 3-5, corners 5-6. See the full match report, player ratings and detailed statistics above.
Goal scorers
Rio Ave: Diogo Bezerra (12') · Sporting CP: Luis Suárez (35'), Francisco Trincão (66'), Geovany Quenda (90')
Key stats
Possession: Rio Ave 36% · Sporting CP 64% · Total shots: 12-16 · On target: 3-5 · Corners: 5-6