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The Portugal Corner Podcast: Episode Recap – "Lions Roar,
Benfica Surges, and Porto's Stumble"


In this week's action-packed episode of The Portugal Corner
Podcast, the crew dives deep into an exciting round of fixtures
across Portugal and Europe, with standout performances and
shocking results.


Sporting's Dominance & UCL Preview:
The Lions, under new management, put on an electrifying display
as they dismantle Amarante 6-0 in the Portuguese Cup. A brace
from Edwards, a goal each from Harder, Gyokeres, and Trincão, and
even Esgaio getting on the scoresheet – it's clear that Sporting
is clicking under the new regime. With a midweek Champions League
clash against Arsenal looming, the big question is: can they
carry this momentum forward? Predictions are flying as the squad
looks set to test themselves on the European stage.


Benfica's Ruthless Form:
Benfica responds to Sporting’s dominant win by upping the ante
with a jaw-dropping 7-0 thrashing of Estrela Amadora. The star of
the show? Ángel Di María, who bagged a hat-trick in just 17
minutes, effectively sealing the game early. There were also
goals from Aktürkoglu, Amdouni, and a brace from the
ever-dangerous Cabral. They’ll now turn their focus to a crucial
Champions League match against Monaco, as their title charge
gathers steam.


Porto's Disappointment:
Porto, despite unveiling a flashy new kit, couldn’t match the
hype and suffered a 2-1 loss to Moreirense. Pepe gave them an
early lead with a header, but things took a turn when the home
side leveled the score with another header and then took the lead
through a controversial penalty. The game ended in disappointment
for Porto, and things took an ugly turn as "fans" waited outside
Estádio Dragão to assault the team bus on its return.


Wolves and Spurs Dominate the Premier
League:
In England, Wolves enjoyed a massive 4-1 win over Fulham, with a
late goal from Gonçalo Guedes and Raul Jiménez getting serenaded
by the fans. The Brazilian brigade of Cunha, Guedes, and João
Gomes are stepping up to lead Wolves away from relegation.
Meanwhile, Spurs pulled off a stunning 4-0 victory over
Manchester City, leaving Pep Guardiola with a five-game losing
streak.





Liverpool & Salah’s Continued
Brilliance:
Liverpool suffered a 2-1 defeat to Southampton, but as long as
Mohamed Salah is around, it seems like the Reds can never be
counted out. Despite Matheus Fernandes scoring for Southampton,
Salah’s two goals sealed the win and reminded everyone why he's
one of the best in the world.


Amorim Fails to win on his Manchester United debut.


PSG
Elsewhere, Portuguese influence continues to show, with midfield
duo of João Neves and Vitinha both scoring in PSG’s comfortable
3-0 victory over Toulouse. The pair are starting to form a
powerhouse combination in Paris, which could be a game-changer
this season.





New Clothing Partnership & More:
The episode also features the announcement of a fresh clothing
partnership, with a photoshoot at the iconic Alvalade Stadium,
complete with a couch and a motorcycle – talk about a statement!


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