Sunderland fell to a narrow defeat against Sporting Lisbon in their second and final game in Portugal.
Francisco Trincao’s first-half goal proved the difference between the two teams, though there were a lot of positives for the Black Cats. Here, we rate all 23 Sunderland players involved in the game...
9. Chemsdine Talbi
Much more involved than on Saturday so a good step forward. Some nice bits of play and drew one decent stop from Silva. 6 | AFP via Getty Images
10. Simon Adingra
Looks a threat. One or two very nice 1-2s on the left opened up chances and got into some good crossing areas where his delivery was just a little heavy. 6 Photo: Bryn Lennon
11. Eliezer Mayenda
A real nuisance running in behind and only some very good defending prevented him really working the goalkeeper. 6 | Chris Fryatt
12. Tom Lavery
Defended pretty resolutely and part of a backline that held its own against good opposition. 6 | Ben Cuthbertson Photo: Ben Cuthbertson