According to reports, Sporting CP was trailing 0-1 against Gil Vicente in the 81st minute and seemed to have lost half their title chances. However, the team staged a comeback and secured a victory, setting up a crucial derby against Benfica in the penultimate matchday.

In the 93rd minute, the José Alvalade Stadium erupted in joy. Quaresma, Sporting’s young defender, struck a precise shot from outside the box into the top corner, waking the Lions from their nightmare. Sporting had been trailing Gil Vicente until the 81st minute, a result that could have destroyed half their title hopes. But they eventually won 2-1 and will now face Benfica (who are level on points at the top) in a decisive derby next Saturday.

After the match, all Sporting players rushed onto the pitch in celebration. They breathed a sigh of relief after a game that had turned against them in the 20th minute due to a reckless foul by St. Juste, leading to a penalty and Correa’s goal for Gil Vicente (0-1).

This was not the game for Kyokeres, Sporting’s star striker. He struggled to find space against Gil Vicente’s solid defense. Despite his efforts, Sporting trailed until the final 10 minutes. At that moment, Araújo leveled the score with a volley that required VAR review. But a draw wasn’t enough for Sporting, and missed opportunities—like Trincão’s stunning free-kick that hit the post—failed to change the result.

Then, in stoppage time, Quaresma worked his magic, ensuring that the Lisbon derby on Saturday will be the most thrilling match in recent years.

Sporting and Benfica enter this match level on points, which will decide the fate of the rivalry. Sporting, thanks to Sunday’s miracle in Lisbon and their head-to-head advantage (from a 1-0 win in the first leg), will have a slight edge going into the match.