Porto - Porto hosts Sporting at Estádio do Dragão on 22/04/2026 at 16h45 (Brasília UTC-3) in the second leg of the Taça de Portugal semifinal, a must-win for the home side that needs to overturn a 1-0 deficit while Brazilian forward William Gomes is relied on to spark the comeback. The game will be broadcast in Brazil on NSports via YouTube.
- In short: Porto must overturn a 1-0 loss from the first leg on 22/04/2026 at 16h45 (Brasília); live in Brazil on NSports (YouTube).
How the tie should unfold
The pressure is on Porto to change the tie at the Dragão, where home support and a full-strength squad under coach Francesco Farioli aim to flip the result. Sporting, having won the first leg, will set up to protect the advantage and exploit counterattacks led by Luis Suárez.
For context on the competition's format and stakes, see the official competition records.
"Porto plays at home with full strength to reverse the 1-0 defeat suffered in the first confrontation, relying on the attacking talent of Brazilian William Gomes as one of the main hopes to keep the title dream alive."
Context and what’s at stake
The Taça de Portugal semifinal is decisive not only for a spot in the final but for season momentum. Sporting aims to extend its legacy as it chases the 19th Taça de Portugal, while Porto must respond quickly to avoid elimination in front of its fans.
Founded in 1938, the Taça de Portugal has long been a key national trophy and a platform for dramatic cup runs — a historic backdrop to Saturday’s high-stakes clash. See more on the competition’s background at Taça de Portugal history.
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