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Last-gasp Braga and classy Benfica into Taça da Liga semi-finals
A stoppage time header by Emiliano Valázquez gave Braga a somewhat fortuitous 1-0 victory at Marítimo last night to send the northerners into the...
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Benfica pass Guimarães test, Porto slip up, Sporting win
The recent furore around referees in Portugal might not have allowed for such an occasion to be so apparent, but Benfica’s visit to the Estádio D....
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The deep-seated problem at the heart of Sporting’s woes
Long into this very week, Sporting fans will be nursing the headache caused by Wednesday night’s officiating in their 2-1 loss away to Vitória de...
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Shocks and controversy in Portuguese League Cup
FC Porto and Sporting were knocked out of the Taça da Liga this midweek by Moreirense and Vitória Setúbal respectively, who both make the final four...
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In-depth team analysis: Belenenses
The focus today falls on Belenenses in the third of PortuGOAL’s series of in-depth analyses of Portugal’s lesser known top-flight clubs. At a club...
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Where has it gone wrong for Jorge Jesus and Sporting?
One year ago, many in Portugal were saying Jorge Jesus had overtaken Jose Mourinho as the best Portuguese manager. Jesus had won everything at...
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Braga stun Sporting as Benfica and Porto earn narrow wins
Fresh from last week’s derby joy at home to rivals Sporting, Benfica were tasked with succeeding in another meeting between Lisbon clubs, as Estoril...
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Benfica win Lisbon derby and maintain healthy lead at table top
Benfica 2-1 Sporting A typically full-blooded Lisbon derby, played at high pace, not always of the highest quality, and seasoned with a generous...
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In-depth team analysis: Vitória de Guimarães
Time for the second in PortuGOAL’s series of in-depth analyses of some of Portugal’s less well-known top flight teams. Today we turn the spotlight...
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Benfica beaten ahead of crucial double-header
Huge week ahead for Portugal’s Big Three – Champions League permutations Just a fortnight after being beaten 6-0 by the same opponent, Marítimo...