Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has promised to repay fans with a victory in the Derby de Lisboa against Sporting CP. He acknowledged a “debt” to supporters following his team’s inconsistent home form and insisted his side is focused on winning the crucial clash.
Sporting CP enters the derby in strong form, with coach Rui Borges expressing confidence in his team’s ability to challenge their rivals. The match will feature top scorers Vangelis Pavlidis and Pote, with statistics suggesting a slight advantage for a Benfica home win.