Sporting Lisbon will face local rivals Casa Pia in the opening match of the new Primeira Liga season. Casa Pia finished among the top half of the league last season but had a disappointing end with just one victory in their last seven matches. They are without their striker Claudio Mendes due to injury, while Kaique Rocha is set to debut. Sporting Lisbon, the defending champions, are eager to recover from a recent loss to Benfica in the Super Cup, aiming to showcase their title-contending form again.
Sporting Lisbon will travel to local rivals Casa Pia, aiming to begin their Primeira Liga title defense on a strong note after last season's triumph.
Casa Pia finished in the top half last season but struggled towards the end, registering only one victory in their last seven league matches.
Casa Pia will be without Claudio Mendes due to a knee injury, but Kaique Rocha will make his competitive debut for the team this match.
Sporting Lisbon is looking to bounce back after a Super Cup defeat against Benfica, confident in their quality after defending their league title last season.
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