League Cup. Sporting 1 - 0 Marítimo

Sporting faces Marítimo in a crucial Taça da Liga match after two consecutive losses in the league and Champions League. The match takes place at Estádio José Alvalade, starting at 20:15. Sporting, the vice-champion, aims to secure a spot in the final four, while struggling with recent performances. Coach Rui Borges's team is currently nine points behind league leaders FC Porto, following a disappointing defeat against Académico de Viseu.