FC Porto aims to secure a spot in the Taça da Liga semi-finals, where they could face Sporting. Farioli's decision to rotate the squad suggests a focus on managing player fatigue and providing opportunities for squad players. Vitória de Guimarães, coached by Luís Pinto, is preparing for a challenging match at the Estádio do Dragão. Pinto recognizes the strength of FC Porto, highlighting their solid defense and potent attack. The match is scheduled for Thursday at 20:15, with Hélder Carvalho as the referee. The winner will join Sporting, Benfica, and Sporting de Braga in the final four. Initial lineups are:
FC Porto: Cláudio Ramos; Martim Fernandes, Pablo Rosario, Prpic e Zaidu; Alan Varela, Eustáquio e Gabri Veiga; Borja Sainz, Karamoh e Alarcón
V. Guimarães: Castillo; Strata, Rivas, Abascal e João Mendes; Mitrovic e Beni; Telmo Arcanjo, Samu e Camara; Nélson Oliveira