The Cradle of the Champion
The perfect record of Rúben Amorim. João Pereira’s interval. And the arrival of Rui Borges.
With Manchester United in the English League and the Europa League presenting himself as the Salvation Table, Amorim continues to mark the time for the service done in Portugal, in the technical command of the lions-where he left a sublime balance of 11 wins in the first 11 games of the championship. The undeniable proposal of Red Devils He took Amorim from Alvalade and, in November of last year, made room for João Pereira’s dream.
At the same time, this change unearthed Benfica’s hope, who took advantage of the then new coach’s stay to recover the five -point disadvantage for the rival, and even the lead.
The lion staggered, leaving only the Benfiquist supporters with the desire that Frederico Varandas would continue to renew the vote of confidence in Amorim’s successor.
But this illusion lasted a short time.
The year 2024 had not yet come to an end when Rui Borges allowed an early toast to the lions.
The coach’s profile became almost irrelevant at a time when his presentation was already scheduled to date: the reception to Benfica on December 29 to tell the 16th day of the League.
Without margin for second impressions, the victory in the derby for the minimal difference was decisive. And it remains preponderant, more than four and a half months after its debut at the Green-and-Black Club.
Sports nightgowns, scarves, and Sporting champion tracks are preparing to fill the Marquis, although Benfica wants to believe that the remaining possibility to reach the title is enough to keep the drawer of accessories ordered for the same occasion.
After a draw in Luz postponed the champion’s festivities, on the trip of Benfica Braga serves at least the irony that even in the quarry the main focus will be in the first name of the club.
Already in Lisbon, Rui Borges tells the hours for an ambitioned outcome and, with him, the desire to maintain an open narrative in his connection with Sporting.
The end point of this first chapter will be placed against Vitória de Guimarães, the team that guided before changing its address to Alvalade.
At 43, Rui Borges has a single mission: to ensure that he exchanged the crib of Portugal for the crib of the champion.
