Sporting CP and FC Porto, two of Portugal’s most historic clubs, face off this Saturday in a pivotal match for the Portuguese Primeira Liga. Both teams are undefeated after three rounds, with Sporting boasting a remarkable 14 goals scored and FC Porto having yet to concede a single goal. Tied at the top with nine points each, a win for either side would secure a solitary lead, at least until Famalicão’s match against Vitória de Guimarães on Sunday. Sporting, the reigning champions, will aim to prove their 4-3 Super Cup loss to FC Porto was a mere blip, particularly at their home ground, Estádio José Alvalade, where they’ve been dominant. In 2023-24, Sporting has won all 17 home league games, including against FC Porto, scoring a staggering 57 goals and conceding just 11. FC Porto, under their new manager Vítor Bruno, are off to a strong start, having won the Super Cup and the first three league games. Goalkeeper Diogo Costa remains unbeaten, while Galeno has been a standout performer. Bruno might debut Fábio Vieira (loaned from Arsenal) and new signings Samu Omorodion and Denis Gul. The match, scheduled for 8:30 PM, will be refereed by Luís Godinho from the Évora Football Association.
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