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  • 25/26 Jornada 14: Sporting bounce back while Porto keep on winning!
    Dec 17 2025

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    This week we discuss Porto's 3-1 win over Estrela Amadora which keeps them top of the table, whilst Sporting bounce back from disappointing results with a 6-0 win, and Benfica put on their best league performance under Mourinho. Plus there's some incredible drama in the rest of the Primeira Liga fixtures including an incredible game between Nacional and Tondela.

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    1 h et 38 min
  • 25/26 Jornada 13: A nervy Lisbon derby draw sees Porto go top
    Dec 9 2025

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    Benfica and Sporting draw 1-1 in the Lisbon derby, a result which allows Porto to extend their lead at the top of the table. Elsewhere Braga come into good form in the league, and there's some calamitous defending and shocking red cards in the rest of the league games ...

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    53 min
  • 25/26 Jornada 11: A classic week of controversy in Liga Portugal ...
    Nov 11 2025

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    The Primeira Liga never fails to offer up a healthy dose of controversy and there are talking points galore this week as controversial corners, penalties, and more make a big impact on the Primeira Liga table. Porto beat Famalicao, Sporting come from behind against Santa Clara, and Benfica drop points against Casa Pia. All that plus much more.

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    1 h et 26 min
  • 25/26 Jornada 9: Big ups and big downs as the Liga returns!
    Oct 30 2025

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    This week we discuss the return of Primeira Liga football after an extended break. There's important wins for the big three, a big win for Braga who look to get their league season back on track, as well as good results for Famalicao and Gil Vicente, whilst Vitória, Arouca, Tondela, and Casa Pia all struggle in tough times.

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    1 h et 31 min
  • 25/26 Jornada 8: Not exactly a 'classic' Clássico ...
    Oct 7 2025

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    This week we discuss the biggest game in Portuguese football, the Porto v Benfica clássico, albeit not the best clássico we've every had, the game throws up great talking points nonetheless. We also discuss Sporting's unfortunately draw against Braga, Nacionals exciting comeback against Moreirense, Gil Vicente's continued good form, and much more ...

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    1 h et 39 min
  • 25/26 Jornada 7: Big win for Porto, reality check for Mourinho, and taxi for Vicens ...
    Oct 1 2025

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    It's a bumper episode this week as we discuss all the action from a gascinating weekend of Primeira Liga football! Porto put four past Arouca despite going down to 10 men, Sporting beat Estoril 1-0 whilst struggling for form, Benfica beat Gil Vicente 2-1 but it's a reality check for Mourinho, Braga fall to unforgivable loss against Nacional, plus much more!

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    1 h et 28 min
  • 25/26 Jornada 6: Gil Vicente's best ever start to a season!
    Sep 24 2025

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    This week we discuss Porto, Sporting, and Benfica's respective 3-0 victories as Jose Mourinho takes charge of Benfica for the first time. We also dissect a Minho derby lacking in quality but brimming with antics, Gil Vicente's best ever start to a Primeira Liga season, and Estoril's continued struggles under Ian Cathro.

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    1 h et 11 min
  • The Special One returns! José Mourinho returns to Portugal as Benfica manager.
    Sep 19 2025

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    On this special episode of the Long Ball Futebol Podcast, Albert, Kevin, and Andrew are joined by Tom Kundert to discuss the breaking news that José Mourinho has returned to Portugal as Benfica manager. We discuss what brought us to this point, what Mourinho can bring to Benfica, and how it might unfold.

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    42 min