The 91st edition of the Primeira Liga is about to begin and promises to be more exciting than ever. The top Portuguese league is gaining more importance, with the achievements of both clubs and the national team in recent years being clear evidence of this. Numerous champions have emerged from the youth academies of the top clubs and beyond.
Sporting Lisbon will have the task of defending their title after winning the 20th championship in their history. Benfica and Porto are the most determined challengers, but watch out for surprises like Braga and Vitoria Guimaraes. Pepa's team secured fifth place, earning a spot in the Conference League.
There is anticipation for the newly promoted AVS and the returns of Nacional and Santa Clara. This is the first historic appearance for the club from Vila Das Aves, which acquired Vilafranquense's sporting title in 2023. The island teams are returning to the top Portuguese division after several seasons in the Segunda Liga.
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The 2024-2025 Primeira Liga will start on August 8 and conclude on May 18, 2025. The defending champions, Sporting, will debut at home against Rio Ave, while Benfica will travel to Famalicao. The first big match is scheduled for the fourth matchday, on September 1, between Sporting Lisbon and Porto. The eleventh matchday is crucial, featuring direct clashes between Braga and Sporting Lisbon and the Portuguese super classic Benfica versus Porto. The Braga-Benfica match on the final matchday could be decisive for the championship outcome.
