Aloísio is FC Porto’s special guest for the Clássico | OneFootball

Next Monday, the Estádio do Dragão will host a special guest for the match between FC Porto and Sporting, scheduled for 8:45 PM. Aloísio – the legendary Brazilian center-back – has been invited by the blue and whites for this Clássico, which is expected to be intense, demanding, and highly significant in the Primeira Liga title race.

This marks a prominent presence at the stronghold of the competition's isolated leader, as Aloísio is the third player with the most official matches for the blue and white team – only behind João Pinto and Vítor Baía – having played in 474 matches with the club's colors.

Moreover, he is the foreigner with the most appearances in the FC Porto jersey – Helton, in second place in this record, has 140 fewer games than the experienced Brazilian center-back. Aloísio is also among the highest-scoring defenders for the club, being the eighth defender with the most goals for the club (18).

Regarding the Clássico, the center-back faced Sporting on 33 occasions, being the second FC Porto player to have faced the lions the most times. His record in these duels is favorable: 15 wins, 13 draws, and only five losses – accounting for all competitions.

FC Porto's invitation is part of the club's strategy to reconnect with former legends. It is worth recalling that Emil Kostadinov – former Porto forward – was present at the reception for Benfica, in a Portuguese Cup quarter-final match, where he was remembered and warmly received by the fans present.

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