2020–21 Taça de Portugal
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The 2020–21 Taça de Portugal (also known as Taça de Portugal Placard for sponsorship reasons) was the 81st edition of the Taça de Portugal, the premier knockout competition in Portuguese football. A total of 165 clubs compete in this edition, including all teams from the top three tiers of the Portuguese football league system – excluding reserve or B teams, which are not eligible – and representatives of the fourth-tier District leagues and cups. The competition began on 26 September 2020 with the first-round matches involving teams from the third and fourth tiers, and concluded on 23 May 2021 with the final at the Estádio Nacional in Oeiras.
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Taça de Portugal Placard | |
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Tournament details | |
Country | Portugal |
Dates | 26 September 2020 – 23 May 2021 |
Teams | 165 |
Defending champions | Porto |
Final positions | |
Champions | Braga (3rd title) |
Runner-up | Benfica |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 166 |
Goals scored | 487 (2.93 per match) |
Top goal scorer(s) | Abel Ruiz (7 goals) |
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Primeira Liga side Porto were the defending champions and entered the competition in the third round, but they were eliminated by eventual winners Braga in the semi-finals. Braga beat Benfica 2–0 in the final to win their third title.