Sporting won on their visit to Valongo (4-2) and got closer to leader Benfica, keeping the difference at five points. On Wednesday night, in the 13th round of the regular phase of the championship, the lions opened the scoring through Danilo Rampulla, who scored in the 24th and 25th minutes. In the second half, Pósito reduced the score at 26m, while Rampulla made it 3-1 at 37m. With a stop and response, Navarro made it 4-1 at 43m, while Pedro Batista reduced it at 46m. Thus, the lions remain in third place with 32 points, one behind Óquei de Barcelos and five points behind Benfica. Next is the visit to Sanjoanense (10th), on Saturday (6pm). In turn, Valongo is seventh, with 15 points, pointing to the reception to Oliveirense (8th), also on Saturday (6:30 pm). #HockeySCP | ⏹️ Triumph of the Lions in the National Championship 💪🏑 Danilo Rampulla (3) and Facundo Navarro.⚪ 2-4 🟢 // #ADVSCP pic.twitter.com/4dBNCTukHO — Sporting CP - Modalities (@SCPModalidades) January 28, 2026 At the end of the first round of the League's regular phase, Benfica, Barcelos and Sporting are followed by FC Porto (28 points), Hóquei de Braga (25), Sp. Tomar (18), Valongo and Oliveirense, both with 15 points. In the intermediate zone are Riba D'Ave (14 points), Sanjoanense (13) and Turquel (12). Finally, in places of descent follow Juv. Pacense (11 points), Carvalhos (four) and Desp. Póvoa (one). Other results Expense Póvoa 0-6 Juv. Pacense; Sanjoanense 3-3 Sp. Tomar; H. Braga 7-2 Riba D’Ave.