Estoril secured an impressive 4-2 away win over Santa Clara in a high-scoring Portuguese Primeira Liga encounter on January 31, 2026. The match at Estádio de São Miguel was a goal-fest, with Estoril's attacking prowess proving too much for the home side. Santa Clara started brightly and took an early lead, but Estoril responded with two quick goals to turn the game on its head before halftime. The second half saw Estoril extend their lead with a well-taken third goal, seemingly putting the result beyond doubt. Santa Clara showed spirit to pull one back and set up a tense finale, but Estoril sealed the victory with a fourth goal in stoppage time. The six-goal thriller had significant implications for the league table, with Estoril climbing into the top half and Santa Clara slipping closer to the relegation zone. The Estoril manager praised his team's offensive execution, while the Santa Clara coach was critical of his side's defensive fragility throughout the ninety minutes.