Jorge Jesus happy with three points in Estádio do Bessa

Jorge Jesus was evidently pleased with his side's win in Estádio do Bessa this Saturday, although the final result was short of reflecting Sporting CP's dominance.

"We had a really good first-half, with three excellent opportunities and a goal. We showed really good quality going forward and in defence we were great throughout. We didn't play as well in the second-half, but we secured the win", opened the Sporting CP coach, going on to speak about the difficulties of alternating between Champions League and domestic action: "We beat Arouca 3-0 after the match against Borussia Dortmund. We played really well in the first-half today, but we didn't dominate as much in the second. That is normal though, with the lads still being a bit tired."

finishing with a comment on the sending off of Rúben Semedo, Jesus was understandably displeased : "He (Semedo) was only shown a second-half because of pressure from the Boavista players. Honestly I didn't like the refereeing, although there were no major incidents. That referee has a great career ahead of him, but today I didn't like how he managed the game."

Jesus announces squad for trip north to face Boavista

Jorge Jesus has announced his squad to travel to Estádio do Bessa, on Liga NOS matchday 11:

1 - Rui Patrício
2 - Ezequiel Schelotto
3 - Lazar Markovic
7 - Joel Campbell
10 - Bryan Ruiz
11 - Bruno César
13 - Sebastian Coates
14 - William Carvalho
15 - Paulo Oliveira
16 - André Felipe
20 - Luc Castaignos
21 - João Pereira
22 - Elias Trindade
23 - Adrien Silva
28 - Bas Dost
31 - Marvin Zeegelaar
34 - Beto Pimparel
35 - Rúben Semedo
77 - Gelson Martins
99 - Alan Ruiz

Jorge Jesus shares his thoughts on the weekend's trip north

Jorge Jesus was in the press room at the Sporting Academy this Friday afternoon, looking ahead to what is always a tricky visit to Bessa to face Boavista.

"It will be a hard match, not only because of Boavista's quality but also their history. It is a really charismatic stadium. Boavista are doing the best with the characteristics that their squad has and they will want to take points off us. However we know what we are capable of and some of the lads are showing signs of good form now. We are feeling confident. Last year we drew there, but this year we want the three points", opened the Alvalade coach, going on to look at the weekend's opponent in further depth: "With their current coach they haven't lost a game, with the exception of in extra-time in the Cup. They will want points and they are aggressive in defence, especially at home. Naturally the game will be different to the one with Real Madrid, especially in how we get ourselves prepared."

Jorge Jesus also added an analysis of how his squad has developed so far during the current campaign: "The best is yet to come. You can only get the best out of a squad by working hard on the training ground and we have had more sessions with the lads nows. I am talking particularly about the lads who arrived this season, who are really well integrated into the squad now. The teams I manage are normally better in the second half of the season and we are developing really well."

Sales information for coming two home fixtures

Sporting Clube de Portugal will begin ticket sales this Monday for two coming home fixtures (ticket offices open from 10h00 to 20h00) as follows:

CTT CUP - AROUCA | WEDNESDAY 30TH OF NOVEMBER AT 18H15

This match is not included in Gamebox packages. Tickets start at 3€ for Gamebox holders, 6€ for Club Members and 9€ for fans. Members need to have paid October fees to take advantage of discount prices. Only Stand A will be open for the match.

LIGA NOS - SETÚBAL | SATURDAY 3RD OF DECEMBER AT 18H15

Sporting CP vs Vitória FC, on Liga NOS matchday 12, is this season's Supporters' Club match. Tickets will only be available for the central stand, priced from 16€ for Club Members and from 22€ for fans. Members need to have paid November fees to take advantage of discount prices.

Sales to begin for the trip to Bessa

Tickets for Liga NOS matchday 11, between Boavista Futebol Clube and Sporting Clube de Portugal, will go on sale at Estádio José Alvalade as follows:

THURSDAY (10H TO 20H) | Club Members only

FRIDAY (10H TO 15H) | General public

The first day of sales is exclusively for Club Members and a Member Card of Gamebox must be shown. Each card is valid for one ticket and must have October 2016 fees paid. Each person may present a maximum of 4 cards.

Kick-off is scheduled for 18h15 on Saturday the 26th of November, in Estádio do Bessa. Tickets are for the North Goal End and are priced at 12€ each.