Sporting CP v G.D. Estoril Praia
Sporting CP v G.D. Estoril Praia Friday February 27th, 2026 Estádio José Alvalade Matchday 24 The warm up There’s a strong case to be made that since the 27th of December, no side has been involved in more entertaining matches in the Portuguese top flight than Estoril. In fact you could make an equally strong argument that no side has been involved in more entertaining matches throughout the entire season than them. Although, maybe exclude the first meeting between them and the lions. Ian Cathro’s men finished 2025 with a 4-1 win over Alverca and then opened 2026 with a 3-1 away loss to Benfica. They thumped ten men Estrela away 5-0, then proceeded to smash Vitória at home 4-2 and Santa Clara by the same scoreline away and then at home to Tondela both sides had shared four goals before the half time whistle had blown. Not satisfied with that, they became the only side to lose to AVS this campaign on Matchday 22. Box office stuff indeed and never a dull moment. Star man of th...
