Trincão’s record against Porto gives Sporting little hope, but... | OneFootball

The 'number 17 jersey' has been one of Sporting’s main offensive weapons, taking on a supporting role behind the striker, although he has occasionally been used on the wings throughout the season. Even so, his record against the Dragons contrasts with the overall performance of the Portuguese international.

In 12 classic encounters against Porto, Francisco Trincão still has no direct involvement in goals, with no goals scored or assists provided. During this period—10 games as a starter, including the last three played in full—the team’s record stands at six defeats, three draws, and only three victories, reflecting an effectiveness rate of 25%.

His performance against Porto differs significantly from the numbers achieved against Benfica. In the 11 derbies already played against the Eagles, ten of them as a starter, the playmaker has three goals and one assist, with a record of three wins, six draws, and only two losses.

Trincão also boasts positive records against other historically competitive domestic opponents, such as Braga and Vitória SC. Against his former club, he has two goals and three assists in nine matches, seven of them as a starter, contributing to four Sporting victories. Against Vitória SC, in eight matches played—with five Sporting wins—he has scored two goals and provided two assists.

This season, playing for Sporting, Francisco Trincão – valued at 35 million euros – has made 37 appearances: 24 in Liga Portugal Betclic, seven in the Champions League, four in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup, and another in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. In 3,112 minutes played, the forward has scored 11 goals and provided 12 assists.

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