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Newcastle United lay early foundations for potential transfer moves over the weekend
It was a memorable evening in Leiria, Portugal, where an unconventional local derby ultimately decided a major domestic honour.
For just the third time in the last two decades, the Taça da Liga final did not feature any of Portugal’s established “big three” — Sporting, Benfica or Porto — as Vitória SC claimed a 2-1 victory over Braga.
According to Portuguese outlet O Jogo, Newcastle United were represented in the stands, with club scouts present to observe the contest.
Finals such as this provide an ideal environment to assess how players respond to pressure, shifts in momentum and decisive moments.
Newcastle were far from alone, with representatives from several major European clubs, including Barcelona and Marseille, also watching on.
Vitória’s midfield attracted particular interest, especially their youthful double pivot.
Miguel Nogueira, 20, and Diogo Sousa, 19, were trusted to start together in the heart of midfield on one of the biggest nights in the club’s recent history.
Their age made their composure stand out. Both players showed discipline, positional awareness and calm decision-making, helping Vitória withstand sustained pressure during challenging periods of the match.
Performances of that maturity on such a stage are believed to have caught the attention of Newcastle’s recruitment staff.
That youthful core was complemented by experience at key moments. Samu Silva, 29, was introduced after the interval and had an immediate impact.
He calmly converted a penalty before later providing the assist for Alioune Ndoye, 24, who struck the decisive goal late in the game.
At the opposite end of the pitch, goalkeeper Charles, 31, delivered the defining moment of the final. His stoppage-time penalty save ensured Vitória held on and secured the trophy.
Braga also had encouraging individual displays despite the defeat.
Wing-back Mario Dorgeles, 21, was among their standout performers, opening the scoring with a superb direct free-kick and contributing effectively at both ends of the pitch.
Midfielder Beni Mukendi, 23, impressed as well, offering composure and defensive awareness during a difficult opening spell.
Ultimately, though, the match turned on a single incident. Creative midfielder Rodrigo Zalazar, 26, stepped up to take a late penalty but was denied by Charles, a miss that proved decisive.
This interest persists.
