FC Porto vs FC Midtjylland – UEFA MD6 LEAGUE PHASE 2024/25 (photo of Octavio Passos/Getty Images)
This week, family family parties such as FC Porto will host Mendilibar’s men in the seventh attack of the Europa League stage. The newest edition of “Getting Toking You” brings him closer to the Portuguese giants.
Background
FC Porto is a Portuguese football club based in Porto, the country’s second-largest city. Founded in 1893, it is one of Portugal’s “Big Three” clubs, alongside Benfica and Sporting CP. The club is affectionately known as Dragoes (The Dragons), a nickname inspired by the dragon featured on their crest, symbolising courage and strength.
Porto’s fierce rivalries with Benfica and Sporting CP are the centrepiece of Portuguese football, with matches between them drawing widespread attention both domestically and internationally. The clash with Benfica, referred to as “O Clássico,” is particularly heated, reflecting the historic rivalry between the north (Porto) and the south (Lisbon).
FC Porto plays its games at home in Estadio do Dragão, an elegant stadium inaugurated in 2003. With a capacity for around 50,000 people, the stadium is famous for its colorful atmosphere and has housed many high -profile games, in addition to competitions of national and UEFA selections. Lamps No appointment is better for the Greeks than the inaugural and semifinal of the Eurocup 2004, where Greece defeated the hosts and the Czech Republic on their way to the European triumph.
Honours and European Experience
FC Porto is one of the most decorated clubs in Portuguese and European football. Domestically, they have won the Primeira Liga 30 times, with their most recent triumph coming in the 2021-22 season. They have also claimed the Taça de Portugal 20 times and the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira (Portuguese Super Cup) on 24 occasions.
On the continental scene, Porto have an illustrious record, having won the European Cup and the Champions League twice, first in 1987 under Artur Jorge and then in 2004 under José Mourinho. They won the UEFA Cup (now Europa League) in 2003 and in 2011. The city’s second team also won the UEFA Super Cup once, in 1987.
This season marks Porto’s 63rd as participants in European football, having played in 12 finals, a testament to their consistency on the European stage.
Their record against Greek opposition is favourable, with Porto winning seven of their 16 encounters (P16 W7 D3 L6). Notably, they have faced Olympiacos eight times, winning four, drawing one, and losing three. Their most recent meeting with The Reds came in the 2020-21 Champions League group stage, where Porto secured a 2-0 win at home and a 2-1 victory in Piraeus.
In the chair
Porto currently find themselves managerless, having made the tough decision earlier this week to make a change in light of their troubling form.
After the dismissal of Vítor Bruno on January 20, FC Porto appointed José Tavares as interim interim coach. Tavares, in the past, the club’s youth academy director, will lead the team in its Europa League adjustment opposite Olympiacos on Thursday.
Routes in Europe and updated season
Porto secured their place in this season’s Europa League by winning the 2024 Taça de Portugal, thus avoiding the need to undertake qualification, as Portuguese Cup winners are afforded direct entry into the competition.
In the Europa League, Porto has had mixed results, with two wins, two draws and two defeats. Their crusade with a setback, losing 3-2 on the road in Norway opposite Bodo/Glimt. The other defeat also came here in the opposite direction to league leaders Lazio. Porto’s two successes came here at home against Hoffenheim and Midtjylland, either completing 2-0. Elsewhere, problems were picked up with goal-filled draws at Manchester United and Anderlecht.
In Portugal, Porto currently sit third in the Primeira Liga, trailing rivals Sporting at the summit by four points. They have accrued 40 points from 18 games. Their form has been marked by a resolute defence, conceding just 14 goals in the league so far—the league’s second-lowest tally. However, their recent form is a concern, having lost their first two games of 2025: 2-0 to Nacional and 3-1 to Gil Vicente this past weekend.
The FC Porto has a team full of skill and experience, formed by a combined Portuguese international and the best players around the world.
Porto’s main threat is undoubtedly Spanish forward Samu Aghehowa. The 20-year-old is proving to be a goal machine this season, almost doubling his xG for the league—an expected goal return of 7.44, with an actual return of 13 goals in 15 league games. The striker’s record is equally impressive in Europe, with five goals from six games. The youngster began his career at Granada, arriving at Porto this past summer after a single season at Alavés.
Otávio, a flexible defender who contributes when he is in good shape, is another notable player. Evolving in the centre of Porto’s defence, the Brazilian can also evolve at the left back post. January move-in window, established his importance to the team.
The Canadian central midfielder Stephen Eustábio, now in his fourth season in the club, is an invaluable member of the team. The central midfielder has one of the maximum consistent artists of Porto, with a special skill for long precision passes. It stands out, with an average score of 7. 44 in Sofascore.
With an illustrious history and a squad packed with quality, FC Porto promises to be a stern test for Olympiacos as they aim to conclude the Europa League group stage on a high note in the remaining two games.
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