The Portugal Corner

The Portugal Corner Podcast - Episode 175

Welcome back to The Portugal Corner! The podcast where we dive into all things Portuguese soccer—the good, the bad, and the funny!

This week, Benfica take down Braga 1-0 in the Taça, with the Greek Freak doing it again, assisted by Dahl. Next up, they face Tirense in the semifinals. Benfica also get the weekend off to prep for a massive Champions League clash against Barcelona.

Porto grind out a 2-0 win over Arouca, but it was anything but comfortable. A disallowed goal kept Arouca from shaking things up, while Fabio Vieira made up for a shocking miss by securing the win late. Marcano makes his long-awaited return, and Eustáquio is starting to look like true captain material.

Sporting push past Gil Vicente 1-0 thanks to a Zeno DeB(L)ast of a shot, setting up a showdown with Rio Ave in the next round. Then, they follow it up with a 3-1 win over Estoril—Inácio opens the scoring, and Gyökeres bags two.

Elsewhere in Portugal:
⚽ Nacional snatch a 94th-minute winner to beat Famalicão 2-1.
⚽ Vitória Guimarães edge out Casa Pia with a goal from Umaro Embalo.
⚽ Braga fall 2-1 to Rio Ave despite Fran Navarro's effort.
⚽ Santa Clara stay 5th despite losing to Boavista.

Around the football world:
🔴 Manchester United, down to 10 men at halftime, fight back to beat Ipswich 3-2, with Bruno setting up Maguire’s massive head for the winner.
⚫ AC Milan lose to Lazio, piling more pressure on Sergio Connceicao—his time might be running out.
🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo inches closer to 1,000 goals, scoring in Al Nassr’s 2-0 win over Al Wehda.

Is there a Benzema-CR7 rift brewing? Also Tallisca?

🇨🇦 Toronto FC take a 4-2 loss to Orlando, but new Norwegian signing Sigurd Rosted and Déiby Flores find the net.

This week’s Stonk of the Week goes to Matheus Cunha, while João Wonder is none other than Lito Vidigal!

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The Portugal Corner Podcast - Episode [174]

This week on The Portugal Corner Podcast, we're still settling into our new setup, but the drama never stops! We rethink Nuno Pinto Da Costa’s legacy, break down Porto’s loss to Roma, and dive into Vitória de Guimarães’ latest match. Benfica takes a Greek and Turkish route to survive in the Champions League, while Sporting stumbles against AVS, failing to go the full 90. Over at Braga, JB Gorby finds the net!

Beyond Portugal, we discuss Manchester United’s questionable catering (prison food, anyone?), Darwin Nunez's ongoing struggles despite Liverpool’s huge win over City, and Modric proving he's still got it with a banger for Madrid. Plus, Kris revives What I Heard from the Guy at the Bar, we crown our João Wonder, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s doppelgänger gets his moment in the spotlight.

Tap in for all this and more on The Portugal Corner!

A new Pod space has been Christened,

We debate Old Guys Vs Geezers, Spark plugs vs Plugs.

Jorge Nuno Pinto Da Costa passes away.

Benfica, Porto and Sporting results in Uefa and Domestic leagues.

And more, Enjoy!

We are Back for the Classico between Porto and Sporting!

We wish Cristiano Ronaldo a happy 40th birthday, and talk about some transfer deadline signings.

Benfica just beat out Moreirense, and Ricardinho Stonks one home for Santa Clara.

Joao Felix joins up with Leao and Sergio at AC and make our predictions for the new squad.

Enjoy!

We nose dive into the roller coaster that is Benfica, as the lose to VARcelona, and Casa Pia.

Trincao has been practicing his Stonks and it finally pays off as Sporting are the only one of the big three to win this weekend.

Porto in Shambles, but a new coach is coming and he is bringing computers for everyone. Anselmi ditches Cruz Azul for a "big club"

We also check in on Rafael Leao and Joao Neves in the UCL and other fun results in the Premier league!

Enjoy!

Another Manager bites the dust, Vitor Bruno is out at Porto.

Mourinho launches a new wine, Coentrao has been a very naughty boy, and we chat about a certain Falconer.

We hear from Daniel Sousa on his current coaching strategies.

Enjoy!

We Talking Taca this week!

Benfica beats Sporting in the Taca da Liga Final.

Porto unburdened by the fog, but not by Nacional.

Amorim, gets past Arsenal, Real Lose out to Barca.

Ronaldo Scores again!

New Year, New Episode!

Sporting Vs Guimaraes and Benfica Vs Braga.

Conceicao picks up Silverware, and Amorim goes toe to toe with Liverpool.

Enjoy!

We review Cristiano Ronaldo's latest comments, because some one keeps giving this guy a microphone.

Who would have ever thought the Portuguese charge would be a three horse race? If you answer is most people you are correct!

We talk about Sporting CP prevailing in the lisbon Darby over SL Benfica.

FC Porto romp their city counterparts Boavista as young star Rodrigo Mora continues to shine.

Vitor Pereira takes the wolves on a run, Nuno Espirito Santos has Forrest in Second place, and Amorim is in shambles with United.

Sergio Conceicao gets a new job with AC Milan.

Enjoy!

It is the Christmas episode, soak this one in over the holidays.

Coaches are on the move in Portugal as Rui Borges as he looks to be the new manager of Sporting CP.

Rodrigo Mora is flying high, with the help of Samu when Porto romp Moreirense.

Benfica make up for a Foggy day in Madeira, and then take the top spot for the Christmas break.

We check in on Wolverhampton Wanderers as Vitor Pereira works his Portuguese magic to help them grab a victory.

And Lots more!