Marítimo defeats Casa Pia as Livolant faces disciplinary action

Marítimo secured a 1-0 victory against Casa Pia in the opening round of the 2026/27 Liga season at Estádio dos Barreiros. Marítimo coach Mitchell van der Gaag praised the team's performance and the strong connection with fans following the club's return to the top flight.

Following the match, Casa Pia coach Filipe Coelho addressed the team's loss and the absence of player Jérémy Livolant. Coelho stated that Livolant is currently under club disciplinary action after requesting to leave the team, noting that the player "did not do it in the most correct way."