When does the 2018-19 Primeira Liga start?
The 2018/2019 Portuguese Primeira Liga officially commences on Friday, August 10. Last season's runners-up Benfica will host Vitoria Guimaraes at the Estadio da Luz in the curtain-raising fixture.
Per the competition's official website, the last set of matches are expected to be played on Sunday, May 19, 2019.
Which teams are playing in 2018/2019 Primeira Liga?
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Boavista
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CD Aves
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CD Feirense
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CD Nacional
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CD Tondela
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FC Porto GD
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Chaves
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Marítimo M.
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Moreirense
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Os Belenenses
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Portimonense
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Rio Ave FC
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SC Braga
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SL Benfica
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Sporting CP
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Sta. Clara
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Vitória FC
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Vitória SC
Who are the current champions of the Primeira Liga?
FC Porto usurped Benfica – who had won the league title for four successive seasons – to win the 2018/2019 Primeira Liga. The second round clash between the two Portuguese heavyweights was the title decider as both clubs entered the clash with an impressive number of wins under their belts.
However, it was the Dragons who sealed victory, doing so in dramatic fashion via Hector Herrera's 90th-minute strike. They subsequently went on to win their last four matches and finished atop the league log with 88 points - seven points more than second-placed Benfica.
Who are the promoted and relegated teams?
Promoted: CD Nacional, Santa Clara
Relegated: Pacos, Estoril
What are the key fixtures of the 2018/2019 Primeira Liga?
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Derby de Lisboa:
S.L. Benfica vs. Sporting CP (August 26, 2018,/ February 3, 2019)
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O Clássico:
S.L. Benfica vs. FC Porto (October 07, 2018/ March 3, 2019)
FC Porto–Sporting CP (January 12, 2019/ May 19, 2019)
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Madeira derby:
CS Marítimo vs. CD Nacional (November 11, 2018/ March 31, 2019)
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Minho derby:
Vitória de Guimarães vs. SC Braga (October 28, 2018,/ March 10, 2019)
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O Derby da Invicta:
Boavista F.C. vs. FC Porto (December 2, 2018,/ April 7, 2019)
What are the Primeira Liga's broadcasting channels (TV, online streaming, and on-demand)?
TV
Australia: SIC Internacional and Benfica TV
Canada: SIC Internacional and Benfica TV
Portugal: Sport TV and Benfica TV
USA: GOLTV USA (English Language), GolTV Espanol ( Spanish Language ), SIC Internacional, and Benfica TV
UK: Not confirmed at the time of publishing
Online streaming and on-demand
Australia: Not confirmed at the time of publishing
Canada: Not confirmed at the time of publishing
Portugal: Sport TV LIVE
USA: GOLTV Play and Fubo On-Demand "Fubo"
UK: Not confirmed at the time of publishing
** The broadcast guide will be updated accordingly when the missing information becomes available.