Estrela da Amadora host Sporting in season opener with reshaped squads

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Sporting and Estrela da Amadora open their 2026/27 season Saturday night at Estádio José Gomes, both fielding significantly reshaped squads. Estrela appointed Pepa as coach, while Sporting retained Rui Borges but lost key players and added new faces. Sporting lead the all-time series 28 wins to 4. Kickoff is 20:30 with João Gonçalves refereeing. Both coaches stressed competitiveness: Pepa wants a brave, intense side turning home into a fortress; Borges warned of pressure on Sporting’s young players. Sporting finished last season as national vice-champions.


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