Francesco Farioli behind Porto’s best ever start | OneFootball

Francesco Farioli's FC Porto remains unstoppable. Undefeated after 15 rounds, the team has recorded 14 wins and a single draw – that draw occurred in the classic against Benfica – a record that sets a new club high. In the history of the league, only Benfica in 72/73 did better, with a perfect campaign of victories.

Furthermore, FC Porto has won all eight away matches played in this edition of the league, marking only the second time they have achieved such a feat. In 1996/97, under the leadership of António Oliveira, the team recorded an impressive 11 consecutive away wins.

The 43 points earned represent an improvement of six points compared to the same stage last season, when FC Porto was in third place, although just one point behind their Lisbon rivals. In the previous season, the Dragons only reached their 14th league win in the 22nd round. Counting all competitions, Farioli has been on the club’s bench for 25 matches and has 21 wins. Only André Villas-Boas (2010/11), António Oliveira (1996/97), and Artur Jorge (1984/85) surpassed that total, with 22 victories – making Farioli the foreign coach with the best record ever.

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