It's a famous city for Celtic fans - and the Hoops are hoping the sun will shine on them again in Lisbon as they ramp up their pre-season plans.
And Estrela Da Amadora will provide a stern test for the Scottish Premiership champions in the city where they famously lifted the European Cup.
Brendan Rodgers' men have already won two pre-season games so far this summer, having seen off Queen's Park and Cork City, before jetting off to Portugal.
Things only ramp up from here with Sporting next up for the Hoops in their packed calendar ahead of the competitive stuff.
But while teams across Scotland are preparing to kick off their campaigns in the Premier Sports Cup in roasting hot temperatures, it's a different story for the the holders.
Fans will be hoping to catch and early glimpse of new recruits like Benjamin Nygren and Hayato Inamura in wet and drizzly Portugal as Callum McGregor and Co face the Primeira Liga side.
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James Forrest insists Celtic's squad are desperate for Brendan Rodgers to stay beyond this season, writes Ryan MacDonald in Lisbon.
The Hoops boss is out of contract next summer and has yet to commit to a new deal.
Rodgers vowed to see out his initial three-year term after returning for a second stint in 2023.
He's been true to his word and has rebuilt his legacy at Parkhead by winning back-to-back Doubles.
And Forrest admits everyone in the Celtic dressing room wants the gaffer to stick around for even longer.
C.F. Estrela da Amadora were only founded five years ago but are gearing up for their third consecutive season in Portugal's top-flight.
The Tricolours won promotion to the Primeria League in 2023 and have
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