Sporting Celebrated at Lisbon City Hall After Securing Back-to-Back Championships
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Sporting Celebrated at Lisbon City Hall After Securing Back-to-Back Championships

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Summary:

  • Sporting CP wins back-to-back Portuguese League titles after defeating Vitória de Guimarães 2-0

  • The team was honored at Lisbon City Hall with mayor Carlos Moedas

  • This marks Sporting's 21st league title and their third in five years

  • Viktor Gyökeres ends the season as the league's top scorer with 39 goals

  • Next up: Portuguese Cup final against Benfica

Sporting CP was honored at the Lisbon City Hall following their remarkable achievement of winning the Portuguese League title for the second consecutive year. This victory was sealed with a 2-0 win against Vitória de Guimarães at home, marking their 21st league title in history.

A Historic Reception

The team, along with the management led by president Frederico Varandas, was greeted by Lisbon's mayor, Carlos Moedas, at 18:00. The event included a formal reception inside the city hall, followed by a traditional appearance on the balcony to share the moment with the fans gathered at Praça do Município.

A Season to Remember

This championship is Sporting's third in the last five years, a testament to their dominance in Portuguese football. The team's success this season was highlighted by Pedro Gonçalves and Viktor Gyökeres, who scored the decisive goals in the final match. Gyökeres, with his 39th goal of the season, was the league's top scorer.

Looking Ahead

With the league title secured, Sporting now turns its attention to the Portuguese Cup final against Benfica, aiming to cap off an already stellar season with another trophy. The team's performance this season, finishing with 82 points, underscores their status as one of Portugal's premier football clubs.

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