Where things stand
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FC Porto beat Napoli 4-1 at the Do Dragao in the Champions League, their first win of the competition this season.1 Bednarek headed Porto in front in the 11th minute from a corner, while Napoli were missing ten injured players.1 Porto beat Gil Vicente 1-0 on 24 October and lead the Primeira Liga with 27 points, eight ahead of Benfica.2 Oskar Pietuszewski, the 18-year-old Polish winger, has a small muscle injury in his left thigh, according to the club's statement.2 German media report that Bayern Munich is monitoring him as a possible Luis Díaz replacement, with a release clause set at 60 million euros.3
- 5d ago
Liga Portugal president will seek re-election as statutes review opens
Reinaldo Teixeira said he will seek a full new term when elections are held, while SC Braga pressed for earlier polls and a statutes overhaul at the Presidents' Summit in Porto.
- 6d ago
Jan Bednarek suffers concussion in FC Porto win, Poland camp trip delayed
The Poland defender was hit in the face by a shot during Porto's 2:1 win at Vitória Guimarães on 8 November and had to leave the pitch. Club checks found no injury ruling him out, and reports differ on when he will join Poland's camp.
- Nov 8
FC Porto edges Vitória SC 2-1 in Guimarães with late Martim Fernandes goal
Martim Fernandes scored in the 86th minute to restore FC Porto's lead after Alanzinho had levelled for Vitória SC at the Estádio D. Afonso Henriques in Guimarães.
- Nov 6
FIFA completes Portugal stadium tour for 2030 World Cup with Dragão visit
The FIFA multidisciplinary team closed its tour of Portugal's three 2030 World Cup venues with a visit to the Estádio do Dragão in Porto on Friday, 6 November. The stops at Benfica, FC Porto and Sporting stadiums were part of its work to follow preparations for the tournament.
- Nov 5
Bayern Munich reportedly eyes Porto winger Oskar Pietuszewski as Luis Díaz backup
German media say Bayern Munich is monitoring Oskar Pietuszewski as a possible Luis Díaz replacement, while FC Porto's release clause for the 18-year-old is set at 60 million euros.
- Nov 4
Club Brugge beat PSV 2-1 in Eindhoven as Carlos Forbs scores the winner
Carlos Forbs scored the winner in the 66th minute as Club Brugge beat PSV Eindhoven 2-1 on Wednesday, 4 November, in the Champions League. Nicolo Tresoldi and Kodai Sano had scored earlier, and the win leaves Brugge on nine points from four league-phase matches.
- Nov 3
Napoli lose 4-1 to Porto as De Bruyne and Lucca clash on the pitch
Porto beat Napoli 4-1 at Do Dragao on Wednesday, 4 November, in the fourth matchday of the Champions League league phase. Napoli were missing ten injured players, and a heated exchange between Kevin De Bruyne and Lorenzo Lucca during the match has added to the unrest in the squad.
- Nov 3
Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia moved to December 2027 after Houthi attacks
The Asian Football Confederation moved the Saudi Arabia tournament to run from 23 December 2027 to 21 January 2028. The Saudi Pro League has also postponed its matches for the coming week.
- Nov 3
FIFA team begins four-day World Cup 2030 stadium review in Portugal
The FIFA team started its four-day visit at Lisbon's José Alvalade stadium on Monday, 2 November, before the Estádio da Luz on Tuesday, 3 November, and the Estádio do Dragão in Porto on Friday, 6 November.
- Nov 2
Pavlidis penalty gives Benfica 1-0 win over Alverca and sixth straight victory
Benfica beat Alverca 1-0 at the Estádio da Luz on Monday, 2 November, with Vangelis Pavlidis converting a penalty won by Claudio Echeverri early in the second half. The win is Benfica's sixth in a row in all competitions and leaves them second, five points behind FC Porto.
- Nov 1
Santa Clara beat Marítimo 2-0 in Funchal to climb to fourth in the Primeira Liga
Tiago Ribeiro scored in the 36th minute and Vinícius Lopes in the 60th, giving the Azorean side a 2-0 win that lifts them to fourth on 21 points, level with Sporting in third.
- Oct 28
FC Porto host Académico de Viseu in Taça da Liga quarter-final with a reshuffled side
FC Porto host Académico de Viseu at the Estádio do Dragão on Wednesday, 28 October, at 20:30 Portugal time. Chris Smalling and Gabriel Mec are set to make their first official appearances for the club, and Viseu's coach expects many changes to his side.
- Oct 26
Benfica travel to holders Torreense while FC Porto and Sporting host in Taça de Portugal draw
The next Taça de Portugal rounds were drawn on 26 October 2026 at the Cidade do Futebol, with Primeira Liga clubs entering at this stage. Benfica play at Torreense in Torres Vedras, while FC Porto and Sporting open at home against Paredes and União da Serra.
- Oct 26
Oskar Pietuszewski suffers small left thigh muscle injury, set to miss League Cup tie
FC Porto says the 18-year-old Polish winger has a small muscle injury in his left thigh, sustained in the warm-up before Saturday's 1-0 win at Gil Vicente.
- Oct 24
FC Porto chases ninth straight Primeira Liga win at Gil Vicente on 24 October
Five points clear of Benfica, the leaders travel to Barcelos at 20:30 on 24 October, aiming to bounce back from three straight Champions League defeats.
- Oct 10
Oskar Pietuszewski's late goal, a centimetre onside, gives FC Porto a 2-1 win at Marítimo
Oskar Pietuszewski came off the bench in the 79th minute and scored the winner after a VAR review allowed the goal by one centimetre. The 18-year-old Polish forward's strike kept Porto unbeaten after eight rounds of the Primeira Liga.
- Oct 9
FC Porto SAD reports 21.1 million euro loss for 2025/26 after record squad spending
The club cited heavy squad investment and the absence of the Champions League, while the previous season had produced a 39.2 million euro profit.
- Oct 5
Tuttosport reveals 25-man shortlist for 2026 European Golden Boy award
The Italian publication Tuttosport announced the 25 nominees for the 2026 European Golden Boy award on 5 October in Mestre, with a 50-member media jury set to decide the winner in November.
- Oct 3
Benfica defeat Sporting 84-71 to open Portuguese basketball season
Benfica overturned a half-time deficit to defeat Lisbon rivals Sporting 84-71 at Pavilhão Fidelidade in the opening round of the Portuguese basketball league.
- Oct 1
Leiria to host Taça da Liga final four for seventh consecutive year in January 2027
The Portuguese league confirmed Leiria will host the 20th Taça da Liga final four in January 2027, retaining the event at the reconstructed Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa.
