Sporting CP B delivered a commanding performance at Estádio do Mar on Sunday afternoon, dispatching Leixões 4-0 in a result that underscores their ambitions at the top end of Portugal’s Segunda Liga. Ruthless finishing and creative cohesion saw Sporting’s young guns cruise to three points, while Leixões endured a bruising defeat in front of their home supporters.

The match sparked to life midway through the first half, when R. Ribeiro latched onto M. Mendonça’s incisive pass to break the deadlock in the 20th minute. The goal punctured an already nervous Leixões backline and shifted the momentum firmly in Sporting’s favor. Just four minutes later, Sporting doubled their advantage: Ribeiro turned provider, teeing up J. Silva for a confident finish that left the home side reeling.

Leixões attempted to regain composure, but discipline issues crept in. I. Stefanovic picked up a yellow card in the 22nd minute, followed by Neto’s caution just before halftime—a sign of frustration as Sporting’s control became more pronounced.

The second half offered no respite for Leixões. Within three minutes of the restart, S. Blopa found R. Nel, who slotted coolly past the goalkeeper to make it 3-0. The visitors continued to press, earning a penalty in the 58th minute that Nel calmly converted, notching his second of the afternoon and sealing a comprehensive win.

Managerial changes and a flurry of substitutions did little to stem Sporting’s momentum. Despite tactical tweaks—including the introduction of C. Araujo and Naldo at halftime—Leixões failed to muster a response. Sporting’s disciplined backline preserved the clean sheet, stifling any chance of a home revival.

Tempers flared late, with J. Muniz and an unidentified Sporting player joining the referees’ book in the closing stages, but the outcome was never in doubt. With this result, Sporting CP B strengthen their promotion credentials and move closer to the league’s summit, while Leixões are left to ponder defensive frailties and a three-game losing streak.

For Sporting CP B, standout performers included R. Ribeiro, instrumental in the opening goals, and R. Nel, whose brace underlined his clinical edge. The result is a testament to the depth and talent within Sporting’s ranks—qualities that will serve them well as the season intensifies.