The countdown to the game against SL Benfica is underway

The Sporting Clube de Portugal squad returned after a day off for morning training on Friday, in preparation for one of the biggest fixtures of the season. The team take on title rivals SL Benfica on Liga NOS Matchday 16 in one of Portugal's most prestigious derbies, which kicks off at 9:30pm on Monday at the Estádio José Alvalade.

Rúben Amorim oversaw the session, which featured a high intensity.

Os Leões will have another training session on Saturday at 10am, at the Academia Sporting in Alcochete.