25/26 Jornada 9: Big ups and big downs as the Liga returns!

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis 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.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Andrew Batista → https://x.com/andrewgbatistaFollow Kevin Fernandes → https://x.com/kevinaraujof

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis 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 ...You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Andrew Batista → https://x.com/andrewgbatistaFollow Kevin Fernandes → https://x.com/kevinaraujof

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolIt'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!You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Andrew Batista → https://x.com/andrewgbatistaFollow Kevin Fernandes → https://x.com/kevinaraujof

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis 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.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Andrew Batista → https://x.com/andrewgbatistaFollow Kevin Fernandes → https://x.com/kevinaraujof

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolOn 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.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Andrew Batista → https://x.com/andrewgbatistaFollow Kevin Fernandes → https://x.com/kevinaraujof

Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we discuss Porto & Sporting as they overcome potential obstacles to earn valuable wins, whilst Benfica and Braga's deficiencies catch up with them as both teams drop points in disappointing fashion. Elsewhere Estoril get their first win of the season, and Moreirense win again to get to 3rd place!You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Andrew Batista → https://x.com/andrewgbatistaFollow Kevin Fernandes → https://x.com/kevinaraujof

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we discuss Porto's 2-1 win over Sporting in the first clássico of the season, Benfica beat Alverca but still flatter to deceive, Braga drop points again against Rio Ave, and Tondela get their first point on the board.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Andrew Batista → https://x.com/andrewgbatistaFollow Kevin Fernandes → https://x.com/kevinaraujof

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week we're back to discuss Jornada 3 of the 25/26 season as Sporting come from behind in the Choupana to beat Nacional, Porto brush aside Casa Pia, Benfica improve against Tondela, Moreirense make it 3 wins from 3, and much more!You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Andrew Batista → https://x.com/andrewgbatistaFollow Kevin Fernandes → https://x.com/kevinaraujof

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThis week the boys are back to discuss Sporting's 6-0 demolition of Arouca, Porto's win over stubborn Gil Vicente, and Benfica's important but unconvincing result against Estrela.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Andrew Batista → https://x.com/andrewgbatistaFollow Kevin Fernandes → https://x.com/kevinaraujof

Thanks for listening to the Long Ball Futebol Podcast!Become a Long Ball Futebol Sócio for just £1 a month → https://www.patreon.com/LongBallFutebolThe Primeira Liga is back! And we're here to digest all the action from Jornada 1, as Sporting and Porto get off to positive starts, Braga put 3 past Tondela, Famalicão beat tired Santa Clara, and Arouca start a new dynasty.You can get in contact with the show on Twitter & Instagram @LongBallFutebolFollow Andrew Batista → https://x.com/andrewgbatistaFollow Kevin Fernandes → https://x.com/kevinaraujof