It is true that the balance of Nacional in games with Sporting in Alvalade is not at all favorable. Only one win in 23 games. However, this does not discourage the island group and if there is anyone in the working group who knows how to hold the current championship leader, it is Manuel Machado.
Just remember that the last five positive results against Sporting achieved by Nacional were with the experienced 65-year-old coach sitting on the bench.
While it is true that of these five, all draws, four were in the Choupana, it is also true that the lions have already been fought in Alvalade. It was on December 21, 2013 (0-0). Leonardo Jardim was the coach of Sporting.
This may well be an inspiration for the Madeirans for tonight.
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