"It was a consistent victory from a team that still have a lot to improve," says the coach

At the end of Sporting Clube de Portugal's 0-2 victory away against Rio Ave FC, coach Rúben Amorim analysed the match and praised the performance of his players.

"We are facing every game in the same way. We have to win, which is the weight that being a big club carries. We have to win the game against CS Marítimo. Today was a consistent victory for a team that adapted well to all the situations in the game," he explained.

“Rio Ave FC didn't create great opportunities, but forced us to run after the ball. We created danger in the first half and in the second half we tired Rio Ave FC out. We were very strong and could have scored more goals. We scored from two dead ball situations with a team that were not very tall, but that showed aggression. It was a consistent victory from a team that still have a lot to improve.”

The coach also spoke about how his players are earning their minutes, giving two examples.

"Looking at Dário [Essugo's] game, he managed to earn more minutes with his quality. There's also Mateus Fernandes, who didn't come in today and may have the opportunity to feel what it's like to start a game. They will have to train well. because all of the training sessions and games have an impact on the team. We have to take advantage of every day to create a team that is stronger all the time.”

Finally, Amorim reminded journalists that "difficult times are coming, with big decisions and a league table in which Sporting CP are off the pace.”

“We have to be much better, but today we were consistent against a good team. We didn't let Rio Ave FC create great opportunities and we created many.”