# Sporting CP vs Torreense — Preview, Prediction, Teams, Timings, Lineups, and How to Watch

URL: https://technosports.co.in/sporting-cp-vs-torreense-preview/  
Published: 2026-05-17  
Updated: 2026-05-17  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Fairytale or foregone conclusion? That’s the question hanging over the [Taça de Portugal](https://www.fpf.pt/competicoes/taca-de-portugal) Final on Sunday. Sporting CP — one of Portugal’s most decorated clubs — face Torreense, a side from the second division whose very presence at the Estádio Nacional is already the stuff of dreams. Don’t be fooled by the gulf in class though: both sides arrive unbeaten in their last six. This one is worth watching.

## Sporting CP vs Torreense Match at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Date** | Sunday, 24th May 2026 |
| **Kick-off** | 4:15 PM UTC / 9:45 PM IST |
| **Venue** | Estádio Nacional, Jamor, Oeiras, Portugal |
| **Competition** | [Taça de Portugal](https://www.fpf.pt/competicoes/taca-de-portugal) Final 2025–26 |
| **Capacity** | 38,000 |
| **Weather** | ☀️ 23°C, ideal conditions |

## Team News & Injuries

Sporting CP head into the final with four notable absentees. Defender **Zeno Debast** is sidelined with a leg injury, while **João Simões** (broken foot), **Iván Fresneda** (muscle), and **Fotis Ioannidis** (knee) are all doubtful. Despite these concerns, Sporting’s squad depth is in a different league entirely — and their recent form reflects that, with wins of 3–0 over Gil Vicente and a stunning 5–1 demolition of Vitória de Guimarães.

![Sporting CP vs Torreense](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/spsosoo.jpg)

Torreense, amazingly, arrive with no injury concerns at all. Their squad has been in remarkable form — winning four of their last five games including a 4–0 thrashing of Vizela and a 3–2 victory over Penafiel. Manager and players will be riding the wave of this incredible cup run, knowing they have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

## Predicted Lineups

**Sporting CP (4-3-3):** Kovacevic; Esgaio, Diomande, Inácio, Geny; Hjulmand, Morita, Quenda; Gyokeres, Trincão, Edwards

**Torreense (4-4-2):** TBC — Torreense have not released their predicted lineup ahead of the final

## Recent Form

| Club | Last 5 | Key Stat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Sporting CP** | W W W D D | Unbeaten in last 6; scored 15 goals in last 3 league wins |
| **Torreense** | W W W D W | Unbeaten in last 6; won 4 of last 5 including a 4–0 rout |

## How to Watch Sporting CP vs Torreense?

- 🇵🇹 **Portugal:** [Sport TV](https://www.sporttv.pt) (live broadcast)
- 🇺🇸 **USA:** beIN Sports Español
- 🇨🇦 **Canada:** beIN Sports Canada
- 🇮🇳 **India:** [SonyLIV](https://www.sonyliv.com) (check availability)
- 🌍 **Global:** [FotMob](https://www.fotmob.com) for live scores & updates

## Our Prediction: Sporting CP 3–0 Torreense

Torreense’s cup run has been magical, but the class, depth, and firepower of Sporting CP — spearheaded by **Viktor Gyokeres** — is simply too much at this level. The Lions lift the Taça de Portugal in front of a packed Estádio Nacional. Torreense, however, have already won the hearts of an entire nation.

## FAQs

### **Q1. What time does Sporting CP vs Torreense kick off in India?**

 The Taça de Portugal Final kicks off at **4:15 PM UTC on Sunday, 24th May 2026**, which is **9:45 PM IST**. Indian football fans can check [SonyLIV](https://www.sonyliv.com) for streaming availability.

### **Q2. Who is Torreense and how did they reach the Taça de Portugal Final?**

**Torreense** are a second-division Portuguese club based in Torres Vedras. Their run to the [Taça de Portugal](https://www.fpf.pt/competicoes/taca-de-portugal) Final is one of the biggest fairytale stories in recent Portuguese football history — defeating higher-division opponents throughout the knockout rounds to earn their place on the grandest domestic stage.