Sporting celebrates fourth Champions League victory with fans at Pavilhão João Rocha

After the first dedication at the Rosa Mota Pavilion, the Sporting team enjoyed a new party a few hours later to celebrate their fourth victory in the Champions League, which is a record for the achievements of Portuguese teams in terms of ‘ highest club competition. . However, the second celebration was already at home, that is, at Pavilhão João Rocha, and with the fans, who, after watching the parade one by one of the players and staff from the stands, down to the center of the game to mingle with the heroes. Players and coach Alejandro Domínguez had no shortage of requests for selfies, kisses and hugs from everyone who wanted to be close to the champions and the Cup.

Captain Ângelo Girão and the Argentine coach then went up to a platform where they addressed the fans. Both thanked them for their support, and Domínguez did not hide his feelings anymore, because he is leaving the club at the end of the season for personal reasons.

Here comes the playoff
But there won’t be time for many other celebrations. The national championship playoffs begin this weekend.

In the quarter-finals (best of three games), Sporting, who finished the regular season in 4th place, will face Sp. The remaining duels are as follows: FC Porto (1st)-Riba d’Ave (8th), Benfica (2nd)-Valongo (7th) and Oliveirense (3rd)-OC Barcelos (6th).