League Cup 2026/27 quarter-finals set; learn Sporting's opponent | OneFootball

Sporting, managed by Rui Borges, already know who they will face in the quarter-finals of the 2026/27 League Cup. The Lions will take on Marítimo in a tie that marks the start of the green-and-white side’s participation in the competition.

The teams taking part in the next edition of the tournament were confirmed after the conclusion of the main decisions in Portugal’s professional leagues. As stipulated by the regulations, the top six teams in the Primeira Liga and the top two in Liga Portugal 2 qualify.

In addition to the Lions, Porto, Benfica, Braga, Famalicão and Gil Vicente also secured their place. The line-up is completed by Marítimo, champions of the Segunda Liga, and Académico de Viseu, who finished the season in second place.

The quarter-finals also produced the match-ups between Porto and Académico de Viseu, Benfica and Gil Vicente, as well as the clash between Braga and Famalicão. The matches in this stage of the competition are scheduled to begin on 27 October, to be followed by the usual Final Four that will decide the winner.

The defending champions, Vitória de Guimarães, failed to qualify for the competition through the league, meaning they will not be able to defend the trophy they won in January. - who beat Gil Vicente - have four titles in this competition.

Check out the draw:

Porto vs Académico de Viseu

Sporting vs Marítimo

Benfica vs Gil Vicente

Braga vs Famalicão

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