The Federação Portuguesa de Futebol disclosed this Monday that the 40th edition of the Supercup Cândido de Oliveira is scheduled for August 4, starting at 20h45, at Estádio Municipal de Aveiro. The match that officially opens the season opposes FC Porto, national champion, and Desportivo das Aves, holder of the Portuguese Cup.

The Dragons not only hold the record of titles in the competition (20), but also that of participations (29), but this will be the first time they fight for the trophy against Aves.