FC Porto breaks Sporting's nearly two-year unbeaten home streak in handball

FC Porto defeated Sporting 34-32, ending their nearly two-year unbeaten streak in the Portuguese handball league. This match marked Sporting's first loss since December 2024, breaking a 65-game unbeaten run. The victory allowed FC Porto to take the lead in the league standings with 30 points, two ahead of Sporting. Key performances included Ricardo Brandão, who scored on all 10 attempts, and goalkeeper Diogo Rêma, who made 18 saves. Despite starting strong, Sporting could not maintain their lead and fell behind as Porto capitalized on defensive weaknesses. The match remained close, but Porto secured the win with crucial goals in the final minutes.