Estoril Praia and Famalicão played to a 1-1 draw on Friday evening to open the 2026/27 Portuguese I Liga season at Estádio António Coimbra da Mota.
Georgios Koutsias gave Famalicão the lead in the 32nd minute, scoring the first goal of the campaign. Yanis Begraoui equalised for Estoril in the second half to secure a point. Both sides fielded new head coaches, with Vasco Matos taking charge of Estoril and Carlos Carvalhal managing Famalicão for the first time in competitive action.
Famalicão, who finished a club-record fifth last season, had won the previous four meetings between the two clubs. The opening matchday continues Saturday with vice-champions Sporting CP visiting Estrela da Amadora, while reigning champions FC Porto host Alverca and Benfica face Académico de Viseu behind closed doors on Sunday.