Match report

Sporting CP Defeats Nacional 2–1 in Primeira Liga

Sporting CP
Sporting CP
2–1
FT
Nacional
Nacional
Feb 1, 2026

Sporting CP secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Nacional in their Primeira Liga clash. P. Goncalves and Luis Javier Suárez were on target for Sporting, while A. Núñez pulled one back for Nacional. The match was marred by multiple yellow cards issued to players from Nacional.

Key Facts

  • • Sporting CP 2–1 Nacional in Primeira Liga
  • • P. Goncalves scored the opening goal for Sporting CP at minute 72
  • • A. Núñez replied with a goal for Nacional at minute 76
  • • Luis Javier Suárez netted the winning goal for Sporting CP at the end of regular time (90th min)
  • • Nacional received three yellow cards, issued to Leo Santos, Ze Vitor, and A. Núñez

Lineups

Sporting CP

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Silva (G)
  • 22 I. Fresneda (D)
  • 26 O. Diomande (D)
  • 72 E. Quaresma (D)
  • 20 M. Araujo (D)
  • 5 H. Morita (M)
  • 52 J. Simoes (M)
  • 10 G. Catamo (M)
  • 8 P. Goncalves (M)
  • 31 Luis Guilherme (M)
  • 97 L. Suarez (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 J. Virginia
  • 13 G. Vagiannidis
  • 14 G. Kochorashvili
  • 15 S. Faye
  • 17 Trincao
  • 23 D. Braganca
  • 25 G. Inacio
  • 27 Alisson Santos
  • 91 R. Mangas

Nacional

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Kaique Pereira (G)
  • 16 A. Nunez (D)
  • 34 Leo Santos (D)
  • 6 Matheus Dias (D)
  • 38 Ze Vitor (D)
  • 5 Jose Gomes (D)
  • 27 Gabriel Veron (M)
  • 28 Liziero (M)
  • 26 J. Silva (M)
  • 11 Paulinho Boia (M)
  • 9 J. Ramirez (F)

Substitutes

  • 50 K. V. Medeiros de Freitas
  • 7 Witi
  • 8 M. Baeza
  • 10 Daniel Junior
  • 15 C. Labidi
  • 18 A. Sousa
  • 19 L. Joao
  • 33 C. Goncalves
  • 88 Deivison

Timeline

  1. Nacional
    28' Nacional Card · Yellow Card
    Leo Santos

    Foul

  2. Nacional
    55' Nacional Card · Yellow Card
    Ze Vitor

    Foul

  3. Sporting CP
    64' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Luis Guilherme · On: Souleymane Faye
  4. Sporting CP
    64' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Simoes · On: Trincao
  5. Nacional
    65' Nacional subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Paulinho Boia · On: Witi
  6. Sporting CP
    72' Sporting CP Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Goncalves
  7. Nacional
    76' Nacional Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Nunez
  8. Nacional
    80' Nacional subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Silva · On: C. Labidi
  9. Sporting CP
    80' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Catamo · On: Alisson Santos
  10. Nacional
    80' Nacional subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Gabriel Veron · On: Daniel Júnior
  11. Nacional
    87' Nacional Card · Yellow Card
    A. Nunez

    Foul

  12. Sporting CP
    90'+1 Sporting CP Var · Goal cancelled
    Luis Javier Suárez
  13. Nacional
    90'+2 Nacional subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Liziero · On: André Sousa
  14. Nacional
    90'+2 Nacional subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Ramirez · On: L. Joao
  15. Sporting CP
    90' Sporting CP Goal · Normal Goal
    Luis Javier Suárez · Assist: Alisson Santos

Match Stats

Stat Sporting CP Nacional
Fouls 12 15
Pass Accuracy 85% 79%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 4
Corners 11 0
Total Passes 539 344
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 3 0
Shots on Target 7 4
xG 1.74 1.32
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 62% 38%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 459 271
Shots Inside Box 11 3
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 5 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match took a turn when P. Goncalves scored the opener for Sporting CP in the 72nd minute, giving them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Nacional's response was immediate with A. Núñez equalizing just four minutes later, making it an intense finish to the game.
  • ▸ Sporting CP regained the lead in stoppage time when Luis Javier Suárez scored, sealing their victory and leaving Nacional unable to respond.