GOLAZONEWSCrisis at Sporting Braga and Coaching Change at Vitoria de Setubal
- Carlos Vicens faces immediate risk of dismissal following three consecutive losses for Sporting Braga.
- Pau Victor publicly criticized referee Gustavo Correia after the team's recent defeat.
- Filipe Moreira has departed Vitoria de Setubal after their Taca de Portugal exit.
Sporting Braga is enduring a difficult period after suffering three consecutive defeats, placing manager Carlos Vicens at risk of immediate departure. The atmosphere at the club has turned hostile, with fans expressing their frustration through whistles and white handkerchiefs. Striker Pau Victor has also publicly voiced his anger regarding the officiating of Gustavo Correia, demanding answers regarding his decisions during their latest loss.
Officiating remained a focal point for Vicens, who revealed he spoke with referee Joao Pinheiro in the mixed zone following their match against Sporting CP. Vicens claimed the official acknowledged that a challenge involving Doumbia should have been a clear penalty.
Elsewhere, Vitoria de Setubal has announced that 62-year-old coach Filipe Moreira has left the club. The decision follows the team's elimination in the third round of the Taca de Portugal.
In other football news, LDU is set to face Olimpia in the 2026 Taca Libertadores Feminina.