Rio Ave 0-4 Sporting CP result, stats and report

Sporting CP threw away a two-goal lead and finished with ten men as Arouca claimed a remarkable 2-2 draw in Lisbon, with Dylan Nandín's 87th-minute strike completing a stunning comeback for the visitors.

Dawda Camara struck inside three minutes to hand Alverca a 1-0 victory over Rio Ave in the Liga Portugal, as the visitors dominated possession and territory but failed to convert a hatful of big chances.

Estrela Amadora dominated possession and led twice through Abraham Marcus, but Rio Ave showed uncommon desire to claw back a point in a six-goal thriller in the Liga Portugal.

Famalicão earned a point against Sporting CP after a dramatic own goal from Gonçalo Inácio deep in stoppage time cancelled out Luis Suárez's 81st-minute penalty, in a match that saw Sporting's manager Carlos Carvalhal sent to the stands.

Sporting CP beat Galatasaray 3-1 in the UEFA Champions League despite seeing far less of the ball, punishing a side that had 62 per cent possession and absolutely nothing to show for it when it mattered.

Lens welcome Sporting CP to the Stade Bollaert on Tuesday evening in a Champions League fixture that asks serious questions of both sides. Connor Maguire breaks down what matters and what does not.

Rio Ave have shipped 11 goals in their last five Liga Portugal matches and Nacional have won just once in their last five. Something has to give on Sunday at 15:30 UK time.

Sporting CP arrive in Braga on Friday night having not lost in their last ten Liga Portugal matches, while the hosts have drawn three of their last five. Something has to give.