Marítimo in the Taça da Liga, as Porto had already been eliminated from the Champions League and was ranked third in the domestic league after an away loss and a home draw, Lopetegui was relieved of his duties and replaced by Rui Barros.
Marítimo's participation in the Taça da Liga coincided with Porto being eliminated from the Champions League and ranking third in the domestic league following an away defeat and a home draw. Consequently, Lopetegui was dismissed and Rui Barros took over.