The 2024/25 Primeira Liga season is set to kick off with a bang, featuring a highly anticipated classic between Sporting CP and FC Porto in the fourth round. The season opener will see FC Famalicão hosting SL Benfica on August 11, 2024.
Season Opener
The Primeira Liga 2024/25 season will commence with FC Famalicão facing SL Benfica at the Estádio Municipal de Famalicão on August 11, 2024. This match will set the tone for an exciting season ahead.
First Classic: Sporting vs. FC Porto
The first classic of the season is scheduled for the fourth round, where Sporting CP will host FC Porto at the Estádio de Alvalade. This match is highly anticipated as it pits the reigning champions, Sporting, against the Taça de Portugal winners, FC Porto.
Scheduling and Restrictions
The league’s scheduling includes several restrictions to ensure competitive balance and safety. Notably, teams participating in European competitions will not face each other or teams from Madeira or the Azores in the first four rounds. Additionally, matches between teams in the Champions League and those in the Europa League or Conference League are restricted in specific rounds.
Key Matches and Dates
- First Round: Sporting vs. Rio Ave, FC Porto vs. Gil Vicente, FC Famalicão vs. SL Benfica
- Fourth Round: Sporting vs. FC Porto
- Eleventh Round: Benfica vs. FC Porto, Sporting vs. SC Braga
- Sixteenth Round: Sporting vs. Benfica
- Twenty-First Round: FC Porto vs. Sporting
- Twenty-Eighth Round: FC Porto vs. Benfica
- Thirty-Third Round: Benfica vs. Sporting
Final Round Highlights
The final round of the season promises to be thrilling, with Benfica traveling to Braga, Sporting hosting Vitória SC, and FC Porto playing against Nacional at the Estádio do Dragão.
Liga Portugal 2 Highlights
The second division, Liga Portugal 2, also features notable matches. The first round will see the three relegated teams—Portimonense, Vizela, and Desportivo de Chaves—playing away games. FC Porto B will host Alverca, while Benfica B will face Leixões in Matosinhos.
Taça da Liga Format
The Taça da Liga will start from the quarter-finals, featuring the top six teams from the Primeira Liga and the top two from Liga Portugal 2. The semi-finals and final will be held in January 2025 in Leiria.
Conclusion
The 2024/25 Primeira Liga season is set to be an exciting one, with strategic scheduling and highly anticipated matches. Fans can look forward to thrilling encounters and a competitive league.
