Luís Martins shakes of derby draw with praise for his players

Sporting CP B coach Luís Martins praised his side's attitude in the Lisbon reserve derby this Friday, despite the points being split at the final whistle: "We were well prepared. We didn't let the goals get to us and reacted really well. We didn't play our best quality football, but we can't do that 100% of the time of course. However, we got a point and this was only the first match in which we haven't won all three points at home. I am happy with our consistency and to see the players learning and growing. The lads are more confident now and ready to respond."

The Colombian striker Leonardo Ruiz mirrored his coach's comments: "We felt good and did our best. It was a realyl good match and we showed that we are well prepared for anything."

Luís Martins happy with his side's performance, despite missing out to FC Porto B

Luís Martins took a moment to speak with the press after Sunday's loss to FC Porto B, reflecting on what he sees as a final result influenced by some dubious refereeing.

"It was a well-disputed match between two good teams, with a third team that I didn't think were in their best form. We could have done better, considering the chances we had. We didn't do very well in defence and we don't usually let in so many goals, even when we are down to 10 men. The sending off was the key moment for FC Porto B, but I give them credit for the result and applaud my players for keeping their cool when things started going against us", said Martins.

Also speaking at the final whistle was the Sporting CP B striker Leonardo Ruiz, who actually used to play for FC Porto B: "It was a hard game, the kind that every player loves to be involved in. We aren't happy with the result, but we are happy because we did out best. I was very welcome at FC Porto, but of course we are rivals on the pitch now."

Leonardo Ruiz on Sporting CP B's midweek Ledman LigaPro encounter

Understandably frustrated, but not about to throw in the towel. That it how Wednesday's scorer Leonardo Ruiz analysed Sporting CP B's current situation.

Leonardo Ruiz speaks to ZeroZero about his time so far with Sporting CP

On loan from Atlético Nacional, Leonardo Ruiz has been making quite impact with Sporting CP's B team, having so far netted six goals in 10 matches. Speaking in an interview with the website ZeroZero, the Colombian striker looked back on his time so far in the Portuguese capital.

"I have been putting in the work and when you do that it pays off on the pitch. I try to make the most of the chances the coach gives me by scoring, that is my job. I have been made to feel really welcome and it is thanks to the coaching staff that it has been so easy to fit in here", said Ruiz, going on to affirm his intentions of getting into Jorge Jesus's side and to reveal who his own Alvalade heroes are: “That is my objective and I am working as hard as I can to make that happen. I am trying to make the most of my opportunities to make sure I am ready. I really look up to Bas Dost. He is a really good striker and I see a lot of how he plays im me. Internationally I really like Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Falcão.”

Leonardo Ruiz scores twice in Sporting B's return to winning form

Leonardo Ruiz was the player chosen to speak with the press after Sporting B's win against Cova da Piedade, in an encounter which saw the new Alvalade recruit net twice.

"I am really happy to have helped the team. That is what matters most to me", said Ruiz, who had scored three goals in four outings so far this season.

Leonardo Ruiz signs in for Sporting B

Sporting CP officially announced the loan signing of Leonardo Ruiz this week.

“I am really happy to be with such a great institution and I will do my best", opened the Colombian in his first interview in Alvalade.

Ruiz bagged 38 goals for FC Porto's B team and junior team over the last season and he is looking to add more strikes to his tally with Sporting. "I hope to score at least 20 goals", said the forward.

Colombian forward arrives on loan for Sporting B

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Atlético Nacional for the loan of the player Leonardo Ruíz for the 2016/17 season, with an option for a permanent transfer.

Sporting SAD wishes Leonardo Ruiz the best of professional and personal success.