FC Porto is forced to win in Estoril against a team with which it has already lost twice in the 2023/24 season, in order not to lose ground to the top two teams in the Portuguese First Football League.
After Friday’s victories over Sporting (2:1 at Estrela da Amadora) and Benfica (1:0 at Desportivo de Chaves), the Dragons are 10 points behind the Lions, who still have There’s one game left, and the Eagles are nine out.
Therefore, Sergio Conceição’s men need to win in Estoril in order not to fall further behind, as they lost to Canarinhos in Dragao with a score of 1:0 in the first round of the I League, and also in a foreign stadium with a score of 3:3. 1, for the League Cup.
After this double defeat, Porto had already beaten Estoril Praia, currently 14th in Liga I, with 25 points, 4-0, in the round of 16 of the Portuguese Cup, so Saturday’s match will be the fourth between the two teams this season. season.
In other games of the day, the highlight will be the Guimarães derby between Vitoria (fifth, with 50 points) and Moreirense (sixth, with 42), while Arroca hosts Farense and Boavista host Rio Ave.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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