Although it’s not Christmas and we’re far from Britain, Monday will feel like a Portuguese version of Boxing Day in the Primeira Liga. Seven matches in the penultimate round of the season kick off simultaneously at 20:15 local time, setting the stage for crucial decisions on the championship standings.
Benfica host Sporting de Braga at the Estádio da Luz, while Sporting travel to Rio Ave in a fierce contest for second place. At the bottom end, relegation-threatened teams like Tondela (17th), Casa Pia (16th), and Estrela da Amadora (15th) desperately need points to secure their top-flight survival.
Across the English Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur face a similar battle. They take on Leeds United at 20:00 in a match that could have major implications for avoiding relegation. Action also awaits in Spain and Italy, along with highlights from other sports.
Today’s Full Schedule (all times local, unless noted otherwise):
**Portuguese Primeira Liga, Matchday 33:**
– Santa Clara vs. Nacional – 19:15 (20:15 Lisbon) – SportTV7
– Tondela vs. Moreirense – 20:15 – SportTV4
– Estrela da Amadora vs. Famalicão – 20:15 – SportTV2
– Rio Ave vs. Sporting – 20:15 – SportTV1
– Benfica vs. Sporting de Braga – 20:15 – BTV
– Vitória de Guimarães vs. Casa Pia – 20:15 – SportTV3
– Gil Vicente vs. Arouca – 20:15 – SportTV6
**Italian Serie A, Matchday 36:**
– Napoli vs. Bologna – 19:45 – SportTV5
**English Premier League, Matchday 36:**
– Tottenham vs. Leeds – 20:00 – DAZN1
**Spanish La Liga, Matchday 35:**
– Rayo Vallecano vs. Girona – 20:00 – DAZN2
**Tennis:**
– Rome Masters continues (men’s and women’s draws) with Francisco Cabral competing in doubles until May 17.
**Basketball – NBA Playoffs, Conference Semifinals, Game 4 (Lisbon times):**
– Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons – 02:00 (May 12) – SportTV1
– Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder – 03:30 (May 12)
**Cycling:**
– Giro d’Italia continues (stage rest day) with Portuguese riders António Morgado (UAE Emirates), Nelson Oliveira (Movistar), and Afonso Eulálio (Bahrain Victorious) competing until May 31.