Ruben Amorim's former side will aim to seize control in Taca de Portugal semi-final first leg against struggling Rio Ave. Here are the timing, live streaming and other info
Sporting Lisbon will host Rio Ave at Estadio Jose Alvalade on Thursday in the first leg of their Taca de Portugal semi-final, looking to assert their dominance and move one step closer to reclaiming a title they last won in 2018-19. (More Football News)
The Lions enter the contest in scintillating form, riding the momentum of four consecutive league victories that have cemented their position at the top of the Primeira Liga.
After edging past Gil Vicente 1-0 in the quarter-finals on February 27, they have transformed into an unstoppable force, scoring three goals in each of their last four league outings.
Their most recent triumph, a commanding 3-0 victory over Estoril Praia, has strengthened their grip on first place, maintaining a three-point lead over Benfica.
Despite setbacks earlier in the season바카라”including a heartbreaking penalty shootout loss to Benfica in the Allianz Cup final and a 3-0 aggregate defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League바카라”Sporting remains on course for a potential domestic double.
Their last such achievement came in 2020-21, when they lifted both the league and the Taca de Liga trophies.
Standing in their way is a struggling Rio Ave side, who have suffered three consecutive defeats in the league. Their latest setback, a 2-1 loss at Casa Pia, has left them languishing in 11th place with 29 points.
Petit's men have struggled on the road, enduring four successive away matches without a win바카라”a worrying sign as they prepare to face one of Portugal바카라™s most formidable teams.
History favors Sporting, who have won seven of their last eight meetings against Rio Ave across all competitions. The Lions have also eliminated the Vilacondenses in their previous two encounters in the Taca de Portugal, a streak they will be eager to extend.
Here are all the details of Sporting CP vs Rio Ave, Taca de Portugal Semi-Final Leg 1 match.
Where will the Sporting CP vs Rio Ave, Taca de Portugal Semi-Final Leg 1 match be played?
The Sporting CP vs Rio Ave Taca de Portugal Semi-Final Leg 1 match will be played at the José Alvalade Stadium, Lisbon.
When will the Sporting CP vs Rio Ave, Taca de Portugal Semi-Final Leg 1 match be played?
The Sporting CP vs Rio Ave match will be played on Friday, April 4 at 12:45 AM IST.
Where to watch the broadcast as well as streaming of the Sporting CP vs Rio Ave, Taca de Portugal Semi-Final Leg 1 match?
The live streaming of the Sporting CP vs Rio Ave match will be available on Tabii app based on subscription.