Sporting Lisbon’s Stijn Schaars has reiterated the importance of a win against Nacional by saying that a victory is a must and will allow them to gain silverware before their rivals.
The Lions are considered to be the only other team besides Benfica and FC Porto with a chance to win silverware this term. Following their massive spending spree in the summer, they have considerably bolstered their ranks and are now a true force to be reckoned
with.
Boasting the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Valeri-Bojinov-c35853 in their squad, their attack is loaded with potential match winners. While they have failed to match their rivals in recent games, the club are still 3rd in the Liga Sagres
standings with 28 points.
After a goalless draw against FC Porto at Estadio Jose Alvalade, the Sportinguistas take on Nacional again at home and considering that they have a solid chance of winning the Portuguese Cup, nothing less than victory would satisfy coach Domingos Paciencia.
Taking into account the quality of the players at the helm, Sporting should be right up there with their rivals and battling out for trophies. But due to some of their results, they have been unable to pile pressure on their main rivals.
However this time around the Lisbon outfit will be able to increase their chances of acquiring silverware if they win against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Stijn-Schaars-c34229 claims is of utmost importance.
"It is a very important game because we have a chance to win this trophy. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/SC-Braga-c40460 have been eliminated. We must seize this chance and a victory in this game would be a great gift,” the Dutch midfielder was quoted as saying.
While the Primeira Liga looks to be out of reach for Domingos Paciencia, the club are in good position in the Portuguese Cup and could end up as champions of the tournament.
However in order to achieve their ambitions, the side will have to step up their game and ensure that nothing other than a dominant display from the hosts goes down at Alvalade.
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