The win sees the Lisbon side move seven points clear of FC Porto who will tonight be travelling across town to face Boavista.

Sporting stayed in touch with the top two after beating Gil Vicenete 2-0 at the Alvalade Stadium.

In the second league, the best result for Algarve teams was a goalless home draw against Santa Clara for Olhanense, while Portimonese lost to Sporting B, while Farense did the same against FC Porto’s second-stringers.