Ricardo Costa: "The first half was marked by Leo Maciel's saves"

Sporting de Portugal defeated Bidasoa 31-29 in Vigo on September 4 to advance to the final of the Supercopa Ibérica, where they will face Barça. The match remained competitive until the final eight minutes, when Sporting secured the victory with a 1-4 scoring run. Francisco Costa led the winning side with 13 goals, supported by five goals from Martim Costa.

Following the match, Sporting coach Ricardo Costa acknowledged the difficulty of the contest and praised Bidasoa's performance. He highlighted the impact of Bidasoa goalkeeper Leo Maciel, noting that his saves were a defining factor during the first half of the game.