Paulo Bento and Sporting executives are all looking really bad. Paulo Bento deciding to select Carlos Martins and Micael instead of Adrien is a complete joke, but the decision made by the Sporting crew to loan out Adrien and buy Elias for 9.5 mill really is looking awful. I may not know much about football but Elias is not better than Adrien Silva. If Sporting don't want Adrien Silva I want my Braga to sign him point blank. He is hands down one of Sportings best midfielders.

In games where I'm the neutral, I always root for the underdogs. Yesterday, Chelsea won a fantastic game, and today Academica won. Both teams played defensive football, but both teams were also more efficient with their chances.

I was impressed with Adrien, David Simao, and Cedric. If Pablo Aimar and Gaitan are sold this summer, David Simao should have a place on the first team. I really don't want to see him on the B team. As for Adrien, the guy's an excellent all around midfielder, so hopefully he'll be a major part of Sporting's plans next season. He is definitely good enough to start for them.

Cedric also looks like a talented player, and if Joao Pereira is sold to Valencia, Cedric should definitely compete for the starting spot at right back.

Up to the last second it looked like Sporting would tie it up. I figured that Academica were going to pay for always giving up the ball but they held on for the a very famous title win for their club.

Anyone know if the Taca winner gets the top EL spot meaning that Sporting will have to play in the earlier EL rounds? I know it sucks for Sporting fans but their club has the talent and should have no issue with it. It would be great news for Academica as it could increase their odds of making it to the group stage which will help Portugal's ranking.

I expect both teams to play an entertaining and offensive football. From a betting point, I would say both teams to score and above 2.5 goals.