Sporting CP suffered their first defeat of the season against LASK, a match described as lacking intensity. Gabriel Alves, speaking after the game, highlighted the team’s lack of depth and issues within the midfield, referring to it as problems in the “house of machines”. He also noted a deficiency in speed throughout the squad. LASK’s man-to-man marking tactics proved particularly challenging for Sporting, creating numerous difficulties. The loss raises concerns about Sporting’s ability to break down opponents employing such strategies. Alves’ assessment points toward a need for tactical adjustments and potentially strengthening the midfield. The defeat occurred during the SCP x LASK match.