Benfica coach deprives Leandro Barreiro the trust in the fate game

On the penultimate matchday of the first Portuguese league, Benfica Lisbon received city rival sports at home for the decisive game for the championship. Both teams were standing before kick -off at 78 points, but Sporting won the first leg 1-0.

Because in Portugal the direct comparison counts in front of the goal difference, in which sporting is also three goals better, Benfica and Leandro Barreiro almost needed the home win in order to be able to crown themselves on the last matchday.

However, the game that the Luxemburger started on the bench could hardly have started worse for the home side. Trincao Sporting put the lead after just four minutes. Hope sprouted when Kerem Aktürkoglu in round two (63. ‘) achieved compensation.

Benfica coach Bruno Lage used all five exchange options in the second half, Leandro Barreiro he gave no trust.

The city derby finally ended 1-1. So that the Luxembourg international can still celebrate his first national championship title, Benfica will have to score more points in the remote duel next Saturday as Sporting that competes against Guimaraes at home.