In the 25/26 I Liga, Trincão netted Sporting's initial goal with this powerful strike.
Sporting CP Kicks Off New Season with a Victory
Francisco Trincão scored the opening goal of the 2025/26 Portuguese Primeira Liga season in a match against Casa Pia AC on August 8, 2025. The goal, a testament to Trincão's skill and the team's dynamic attacking style, came just before halftime and marked a strong start for both Trincão and Sporting CP.
The goal was the result of a well-executed attacking move, with Trincão combining with Pedro "Pote" Gonçalves to create an unstoppable opportunity. The sequence began with a pass from Diomande to Trincão, who carried the ball forward, laid it off to Gonçalves, and received a precise weighted return pass that he finished with a left-footed shot from the edge of the box.
Trincão's goal, scored while wearing the number 17 shirt, gave Sporting a 1-0 lead and set the tone for the rest of the match. The team dominated the first half, taking 18 shots (6 on target) against zero for Casa Pia. The goal was part of Sporting's confident title defense start under new manager Rui Borges, and Sporting eventually won the match 2-0 with a second goal by Morten Hjulmand.
The goal was a goal of real quality, showcasing Trincão's ability to read the game and make decisive moves. It was the third goal scored by Trincão in official games, following his previous goal in the Portuguese Cup final against Benfica. Highlights from the match video show Trincão's goal sequence and the overall Sporting dominance in the game.
This match marked a strong start to the new championship campaign for both Trincão and Sporting CP. Fans can watch the video of Francisco Trincão's first goal in the 2025/26 League against Casa Pia and Sporting by visiting the appropriate video channels.
On the opening day of the 2025/26 European leagues, Trincão scored a remarkable goal for Sporting CP, showcasing his talent and the team's attacking prowess in a match against Casa Pia. previous to his Champions League debut with the team, Trincão had already demonstrated his goal-scoring ability, having netted a goal against Benfica in the Portuguese Cup final.
