The stage is set for a thrilling showdown in the 76th Taça de Portugal, with the top teams in the Liga Betclic facing off in the semifinals. FC Porto, the defending champions, will take on Benfica, while Sporting will battle it out with Oliveirense.
FC Porto’s captain, Miguel Queiroz, is confident about his team’s chances, saying they’ve had a great season and are well-prepared for the semifinals. He believes they can secure another big win.
Semifinal Matchups
- FC Porto vs. Benfica, Saturday at 16h00
- Sporting vs. Oliveirense, Saturday at 19h00
Benfica’s coach, Norberto Alves, acknowledges that FC Porto is a tough opponent, with a lot of quality and experience. He says his team needs to be emotionally prepared to handle the pressure of playing in front of a hostile crowd.
The winners of these two matchups will face off in the final on Sunday at 17h.
In the women’s competition, the 62nd Taça de Portugal will also be decided in Matosinhos. Benfica will take on GDESSA in the semifinals, while Francisco Franco will face Quinta dos Lombos.
Women’s Semifinal Matchups
- Benfica vs. GDESSA, Saturday at 11h00
- Francisco Franco vs. Quinta dos Lombos, Saturday at 13h30
The winners will meet in the final on Sunday at 14h00. Benfica has reached the final in the last four editions, but lost to Quinta dos Lombos in 2022/23.
