Luís Martins highlights the importance of mentality in Ledman LigaPro

Luís Martins will take charge of Sporting CP B for the second time this Sunday, with an encounter against Desportivo das Aves.

Looking to bring to a close a series of 13 games without a win, Martins appealed to his players' mentality: "Playing for Sporting CP means getting out of these situations. Performance is controlled a lot by the psychological side of things. The lads were motivated against Gil Vicente, but it was a bit of a bitter defeat (2-2). We still have 14 matches to go and a lot of points to win to make sure we stay in Ledman LigaPro. We aren't looking at the league table and we have the resources to get out of the situation we are in, without forgetting that the objective of this team is to contribute to the development of our athletes."

Desportivo das Aves stand in his side's way this Sunday (15h00) and are themselves currently sitting in 2nd in the league. Luís Martins didn't shy away from complementing the promotion contenders: "We are two teams with completely different projects. We both need the points, Aves because they are trying to get promoted and us to stay in this league. They are a good side, but Sporting CP can win anywhere."

Sporting B miss out on II Liga matchday six

Sporting B's shaky start to the new Ledman LigaPro continued this weekend, this time with a harsh loss to Varzim. The defeat started after just two minutes, when a cross bounced off the bar and out to Rui Bento for an easy finish.

The easily blow was easily brushed off by João de Deus' side, who despite dominating play were unable to make the most of their chances in the final third. Meanwhile Varzim parked the bus and looked happy to soak up the Alvalade pressure.

The second-half almost started with the same stroke of bad look as the first for Sporting B, when a rocket of a shot from Renatinho after 40 seconds was only denied by a fantastic stop from Pedro Silva. It was however only one of a handful of chances for the hosts against a well drilled Sporting B side, but Varzim proved deadly from their few opportunities. On 61 minutes Leonel Olímpio saw a penalty stopped by Pedro Silva, but the young Alvalade keeper was unable to keep out the rebound from Renatinho.

Still João de Deus' side continued to dominate, but Varzim's direct football proved to be almost miraculously damaging and Delmiro made it 3-0 late on with a header.

The loss sees Sporting B slip down to 20th, ahead of next weekend's hosting of Gil Vicente.

Francisco Geraldes sits down with Sporting TV ahead of the weekend's action

Sporting CP will host FC Famalicão at the Sporting Academy this weekend, in Ledman Liga Pro.

Speaking with Sporting TV in the build-up, Francisco Geraldes praised Familicão for there fantastic league campaign so far, but guaranteed that his side will be looking to claim the three points: "We are expecting a hard game against the team that is currently in third, but that doesn't scare us and we will play for the win like we always do. They have had some good results, but I wouldn't put that down to how they play, because they play pretty much the way they always have. We haven't won for a while, but I am sure that we will go on a good run when we do."

João Matos named for Ledman Liga Pro matchday 33

João Matos, 31, from the Viana do Castelo Football Association, will take charge of Sporting B's hosting of Famalicão, on Ledman Liga Pro matchday 33.

João Brito and João Pedro Morte will act as linesmen.

This will be the second time João Matos officiates a Sporting B match this season.

Sporting CP B-Famalicão will get underway at 15h00 on Saturday the 5th of Match, at the Sporting Academy.