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Sporting CP vs Porto LIVE: First half still goalless! (0-0) 2026 Taca de Portugal semifinal

Sporting CP face Porto in a heavyweight clash for the 2026 Taça de Portugal semifinals. Stay here for all the minute-by-minute updates from this massive encounter!

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March 03, 2026 04:37PM EDT

**© Getty Images**Maximiliano Araujo of Spoting CP and Martim Fernandes of Porto.

Sporting CP welcome Porto to the Jose Alvalade Stadium for the first leg of the 2026 Taca de Portugal semifinals. Both teams are searching for a decisive advantage to carry into the return leg as they fight for a spot in the grand final.

Porto enter the match in excellent form, carrying the momentum of three consecutive league victories. The Dragons currently sit atop the table with 65 points and are fresh off an emotional quarterfinal triumph over their arch-rivals, Benfica.

On the other side, Sporting CP also boast a three-match winning streak in domestic play, where they remain Porto’s primary challengers with 61 points. The Lions will be looking for a commanding result tonight to ensure they travel to the Estádio do Dragao with an aggregate lead.

04:37PM

45'+2- Yellow card in Sporting CP (0-0)

Morten Hjulmand received a yellow card.

04:36PM

45'+1- Yellow card in Porto (0-0)

Alberto Costa received a yellow card.

04:34PM

44'- First substitution of the game (0-0)

Jan Bednarek left the field injured to make way for Jakub Kiwior.

04:29PM

29'- First yellow card of the game (0-0)

Sporting's Geny Catamo received a yellow card.

04:29PM

39'- A very slow game at the Jose Avalade Stadium (0-0)

The match has become increasingly fragmented as a flurry of fouls disrupts the tempo.

04:16PM

16'- Nice try from Fresneda! (0-0)

Ivan Fresneda recorded the first clear-cut chance of the match, unleashing a powerful strike from distance that whistled just wide of Diogo Costa’s far post.

04:09PM

19'- Another shot attempt by Sporting (0-0)

Following a deep corner, the ball fell to Geny Catamo, who struck a high-powered volley that sailed over the crossbar.

03:55PM

5'- Cagey start at the Jose Alvalade Stadium (0-0)

The match has gotten off to a measured start at the Jose Alvalade Stadium, with both sides feeling each other out in the early stages. Sporting CP have looked to take the initiative, maintaining a high line and applying significant pressure on the Porto backline.

03:50PM

GAME ON!

The game between Sporting CP and Porto is underway!

03:35PM

Today's referees

Claudio Pereira has been appointed to officiate the semifinal clash between Sporting CP and Porto. He will be joined on the field by Tiago Costa and Sergio Jesus, who are set to serve as the assistant referees.

Full officiating team:

Referee: Claudio Pereira (POR)
Assistant Referee 1: Tiago Costa (POR)
Assistant Referee 2: Sergio Jesus (POR)
Fourth Official: Helder Malheiro (POR)
VAR: Manuel Oliveira (POR)

03:25PM

Both teams doing warm up activities!

Players from both teams have taken the field for warmups at the Jose Alvalade Stadium!

03:15PM

Sporting CP lineup confirmed!

Sporting's starting XI: Rui Silva; Fresneda, Diomande, Inacio, Araujo; Hjulmand, Morita; Geny, Guilherme; Trincao, Suarez.

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03:05PM

Porto lineup confirmed!

Porto's starting XI: Diogo Costa; Alberto, Bednarek, Rosario, Moura; Varela, Fofana; Mora, Pepe, William; Moffi.

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02:55PM

Kickoff time

Sporting CP vs Porto will get underway at the Jose Alvalade Stadium at 3:45 PM (ET).

02:45PM

Sporting CP and Porto clash in 2026 Taca de Portugal semifinals

Welcome to our live coverage of the Taca de Portugal, where Sporting CP host Porto in a massive semifinal first leg. Both sides are in top form as they battle for a spot in the grand final!

Stay with us for key information and minute-by-minute updates of this exciting game!

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