55 years ago, FC Porto scored in Nantes but went out of the UEFA Cup

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·29 September 2026

55 years ago, FC Porto scored in Nantes but went out of the UEFA Cup

On September 29, 1971, FC Porto drew 1-1 against Nantes at the Marcel Saupin Stadium in France, in the second leg of the first round of the 1971/72 UEFA Cup.

Gabriel de Michele scored the Dragons’ goal, the only one managed by the Porto side over the two legs of the tie. The first match had been played on September 15 in Porto.

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Before kick-off in Nantes, Pavão, FC Porto’s captain, greeted the captain of the French side on the Marcel Saupin pitch, in one of the images from the European clash.

The draw on French soil was not enough for FC Porto to progress in the competition.

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