FC Porto return from break to defend league lead | OneFootball

The victory achieved in the previous round at Alvalade, by 2-1, and the dominant manner in which it was secured, highlight that the 'dragons' are ready to play a more active role in the pursuit of the title, unlike what happened in the last two seasons.

The team led by the Italian Francesco Farioli has won all four matches played in the championship and it seems unlikely that Nacional, who are in ninth place, will have the means to challenge their favorite status, despite not having lost away from home yet.

The match is surrounded by controversy before the kickoff, as the team from Madeira threatened not to travel, citing difficulties in securing a "viable travel alternative consistent with a professional team."

The League informed that solutions were found for Nacional to travel on Friday, keeping the date and time (18:00) of the match with FC Porto unchanged, which is expected to be without the scorers of the two goals against Sporting — forwards Luuk de Jong and William Gomes – due to injury.

The 'dragons' could be level on points with Benfica, as the club from Luz, currently fourth and three points behind (with a game in hand against Rio Ave from the first round), hosts Santa Clara, who are in 10th position, the day before.

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