League Cup. Sporting - Marítimo (8:15 PM)

Sporting must win against Marítimo to advance to the Taça da Liga semifinals after two recent losses. The match takes place at Estádio José Alvalade at 20:15. Sporting, the vice-champions and second in Taça da Liga titles, faces pressure following defeats to LASK Linz and Académico de Viseu. The team is currently nine points behind league leaders FC Porto, and the coach Rui Borges has faced criticism from fans.