SOCCER SCHEDULEBy Gianni Taina
Porto are playing against Sporting CP at the Estadio do Dragao for a spectacular second-leg showdown in the 2026 Taça de Portugal semifinals, with both sides fighting for a coveted spot in the grand final.
In the first leg, Sporting CP claimed the advantage by defeating Porto 1-0, thanks to a clinical penalty from Luis Suarez. That narrow lead could prove decisive as the two Portuguese giants battle it out in what promises to be an intense atmosphere in Porto.
Hjulmand received a yellow card.
Sporting CP is the side in better form on the field, displaying great defensive solidity and recovering the ball quickly to prevent Porto from finding any rhythm.
Geny Catamo surged into the box and delivered a quality cross, but in a surprising turn of events, Quenda mistimed his finish, and the chance went begging.
Porto's Rosario received a yellow card.
The visitors seem to be taking more of the initiative than their rivals, but clear-cut scoring opportunities have yet to materialize in the match.
After a brilliant run down the wing by William, he cut into the box and whipped in a dangerous cross that was well-claimed by Rui Costa.
Sporting's Inacio left the field injured to make way for Zeno Debast.
In these opening minutes, there hasn't been any dangerous action toward the goals. It’s been a physical start, with play already halted twice to attend to players down after collisions.
The game between Sporting CP and Porto is underway!
Players from both teams are on the pitch. Everything is ready for the start of the match!
Miguel Nogueira has been appointed to officiate the semifinal clash between Porto and Sporting CP. He will be joined on the field by Paulo Bras and Nuno Pires, who are set to serve as the assistant referees.
Full officiating team:
Players from both teams have taken the field for warmups at the Estadio do Dragao!
Sporting's starting XI: Rui Silva; Eduardo Quaresma, Diomande, Inacio, Araujo; Hjulmand, Morita; Geny, Quenda, Trincao; Suarez.
O nosso 1️⃣1️⃣ inicial para hoje 📋 #FCPSCP pic.twitter.com/Q3HSumZ2bw
— Sporting CP (@SportingCP) April 22, 2026
Porto's starting XI: Diogo Costa; Alberto, Thiago Silva, Bednarek, Kiwior; Froholdt, Pablo, Gabri Veiga; William, Deniz Gul, Oskar Pietuszewski.
⚽ 𝕆 ℕ𝕆𝕊𝕊𝕆 𝟙𝟙 𝕀ℕ𝕀ℂ𝕀𝔸𝕃 ⚽#FCPSCP #SeguimosJuntos pic.twitter.com/bule3J3c63
— FC Porto (@FCPorto) April 22, 2026
Porto vs Sporting CP will get underway at the Estadio do Dragao at 3:45 PM (ET).
Fubo will be the primary option to watch Porto vs Sporting CP in the USA. The other option to enjoy the game are: Fanatiz, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT and RTPi.
Welcome to our live coverage of the Taca de Portugal, where Porto host Sporting CP in a massive semifinal second leg. Both sides are in top form as they battle for a spot in the grand final!
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