The historic Estádio Nacional in Jamor will host a final that the entire nation was dreaming of. Sporting CP reached the final after a tactical dismantling of Porto, while Benfica survived a scare against Braga. "In the cup, form is a myth. The atmosphere of Jamor changes everything," noted the Benfica captain.
The final will be a tactical battle between Sporting's fluid 3-4-3 and Benfica's high-pressing 4-2-3-1. Neutral observers are anticipating a game decided by the efficiency of the wing-backs, a position where both Lisbon giants have invested heavily this season.