Sporting join Benfica in Round of 16

Sporting have finally snapped a long losing streak with a victory in Europa League play over Everton. Sporting who went into the second leg trailing 2-1 had their fans on the edge of their seats until the Veloso gave them the lead at the 64th minute when he was sent in alone by Carlos Saleiro. Sporting then doubled their lead at the 77th minute when Pedro Mendes scored his first goal ever for Sporting, Mendes could not pick a better time. Matias Fernandez then gave Sporting its final goal in extra time when he ended up alone with Everton's keeper. Sporting will now move into the Round of 16 where they will face Atletico Madrid from Spain, with the legs taking place on March 11 and 18, while Benfica will face Marseille of France in the Round of 16 stage