The fixtures for the first matchday of the Liga Portugal 2024/25 season have been revealed. The defending champions, Sporting CP, will kick off their campaign at home against Rio Ave, while FC Porto and Benfica face Gil Vicente and Famalicão, respectively.
Key Takeaways
- Sporting CP starts their title defense at home against Rio Ave.
- FC Porto hosts Gil Vicente in their opening match.
- Benfica travels to Famalicão, where they lost last season.
- Newly promoted teams Aves SAD and Nacional face each other.
- The first big match of the season, Sporting vs. FC Porto, is scheduled for the fourth matchday.
Detailed Matchday 1 Fixtures
- SC Braga vs. Estrela da Amadora
- Arouca vs. V. Guimarães
- Farense vs. Moreirense
- Aves SAD vs. Nacional
- Famalicão vs. Benfica
- Casa Pia vs. Boavista
- Sporting CP vs. Rio Ave
- FC Porto vs. Gil Vicente
- Estoril vs. Santa Clara
Season Highlights
The 2024/25 Liga Portugal season will commence on the weekend of August 10-11. The first major clash of the season, between Sporting CP and FC Porto, is set for the fourth matchday. Other notable fixtures include Benfica vs. FC Porto in the 11th matchday and Sporting CP vs. Benfica in the 16th matchday. The season will conclude on the weekend of May 17-18, with key matches such as Vitória SC vs. Sporting CP and Benfica vs. SC Braga.
Taça da Liga Draw
The draw for the Taça da Liga has also been completed. The competition will feature a new format with eight teams, including the top six from the previous Liga Portugal season and the top two from Liga 2. The quarterfinal matchups are as follows:
- Sporting CP vs. Nacional
- Benfica vs. Santa Clara
- FC Porto vs. Moreirense
- SC Braga vs. Vitória SC
The semifinals will see the winner of Sporting CP vs. Nacional face the winner of FC Porto vs. Moreirense, while the winner of Benfica vs. Santa Clara will take on the winner of SC Braga vs. Vitória SC.
Awards and Recognitions
The Liga Portugal event also included the presentation of several awards. FC Porto received the award for Best Pitch in the Liga Portugal, while Benfica was honored with multiple awards, including Best Stadium in Liga Portugal and Best Pitch in Liga 2. Additionally, Leonardo Lelo of Casa Pia was awarded the Fair Play award for Liga Portugal.
Conclusion
The 2024/25 Liga Portugal season promises to be an exciting one, with thrilling fixtures and intense competition. Fans can look forward to a season filled with high-stakes matches and memorable moments.
