Portuguese league third round opens with Marítimo against Académico de Viseu
The third round of the Portuguese championship begins on Saturday in Funchal with Marítimo hosting Académico de Viseu, featuring nine matches scheduled through 10 September.
The third matchday of the Portuguese football championship begins on Saturday following previous round victories for Benfica, Sporting, and FC Porto. With no fixtures scheduled on Friday, the round opens in Funchal where Marítimo face Académico de Viseu at 15:30, followed by Estoril hosting Rio Ave in Amoreira at 18:00. Saturday concludes in Lisbon with Sporting hosting Alverca at the Estádio de Alvalade at 20:30.
Action continues on Sunday with three fixtures, beginning with Vitória SC against Nacional at 15:30, followed by Santa Clara hosting Famalicão at 18:00, and FC Porto facing Arouca at 20:30. On Monday, Gil Vicente host Casa Pia at 20:15. The final two matches of the round will take place in September: Moreirense host Benfica on 9 September at 20:15, and Estrela da Amadora host Sporting de Braga on 10 September at 20:15.
