The 2015-16 campaign was an exhilarating, title-challenging season for Sporting CP as the Leões, under the guidance of new manager Jorge Jesus, surged to a spectacular second-place finish in the Primeira Liga, ultimately losing the championship by just two points on the final day. Spearheading the charge was the relentless Algerian striker Islam Slimani, whose incredible 27 league goals proved decisive and anchored a thrilling campaign that saw the team lead the table for much of the season. It was a standout year that began with silverware, as the club won the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira against rivals Benfica, signaling a powerful return to the Portuguese elite and remaining a defining chapter in the fight to reclaim the league title.