Sporting ruled pre-season, but stumbled in Reboleira | OneFootball

A new edition of the Portuguese championship begins next Friday. The 2026/27 Primeira Liga kicks off that day and will only be completed on Monday, with the opening round featuring matches spread over four days.

The opening whistle will be blown in Amoreira, where Estoril host Famalicão. On Saturday, Marítimo, back in the top flight, face Casa Pia. Also that day, Vitória SC take on Arouca, while Estrela da Amadora will be Sporting’s first opponent.

On Sunday, FC Porto, the reigning national champions, take the field against Alverca. The day’s schedule also includes Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave, Moreirense vs Sporting de Braga, and Benfica vs Académico de Viseu, the latter behind closed doors.

The opening round ends on Monday with the island clash between Santa Clara and Nacional.

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