Sporting defeats Marítimo and secures 'final four' of the League Cup

Sporting secured a spot in the Taça da Liga 'final four' by defeating Marítimo 2-1 in the quarter-finals held at Alvalade. Brazilian midfielder Pedro Lima scored both goals for Sporting, while Adrian Butzke netted a late goal for Marítimo. This victory marks Sporting as the first team to qualify for the semi-finals, scheduled for January 5 and 6, with the final on January 9.