Sporting CP is gearing up for an exciting match against Gil Vicente or Moreirense in the quarter-finals of the Taça de Portugal. The draw, held at the Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras, revealed potential matchups as teams continue to battle for a spot in the prestigious tournament.
Sporting CP will face either Gil Vicente or Moreirense in the quarter-finals which scheduled to take place between February 4 and 6, 2025. And, it’s worth noting that a potential clash between Benfica and Sporting de Braga could occur in the semi-finals.
Currently, only three teams have secured their spots in the next phase: Sporting CP from the Primeira Liga, Tirsense from the Campeonato de Portugal, and São João de Ver from Liga 3. The remaining five matches of the round of 16 are yet to be played, including key fixtures like Gil Vicente vs. Moreirense and Farense vs. Benfica.
Upcoming Matches
The quarter-final matchups are as follows:
- Gil Vicente (I) or Moreirense (I) vs. Sporting (I)
- Elvas (CP) or Vitória de Guimarães (I) vs. Tirsense (CP)
- Farense (I) or Benfica (I) vs. Sporting de Braga (I) or Lusitano de Évora (CP)
- Casa Pia (I) or Rio Ave (I) vs. São João de Ver (L3)
These matches will take place between February 4 and 6, 2025, with some of thrilling action guaranteed as teams vie for a place in the semis.
Potential Semi-Final Matchups
The draw also outlined the potential semi-final matchups, which will be played over two legs. Notably, if both Sporting CP and Benfica advance, they will only meet in the final at the Estádio Nacional, avoiding a direct clash in the semi-finals. The semi-final pairings are:
- Elvas (CP) or Vitória de Guimarães (I) vs. Tirsense (CP) / Farense (I) or Benfica (I) vs. Sporting de Braga (I) or Lusitano de Évora (CP)
- Gil Vicente (I) or Moreirense (I) vs. Sporting (I) / Casa Pia (I) or Rio Ave (I) vs. São João de Ver (L3)
Conclusion
As the Taça de Portugal progresses, the excitement builds for Sporting CP’s upcoming match against either Gil Vicente or Moreirense. With the potential for high-stakes encounters in the semi-finals, fans are eagerly awaiting the outcomes of the remaining matches in the round of 16. The tournament continues to showcase the best of Portuguese football, with teams striving for glory in one of the country’s most prestigious competitions.
