‘Farioli law’ is here, FC Porto confirm champions’ déjà vu | OneFootball

Two goals scored, none conceded, and little flair, but enormous solidity. Does that sound familiar? Naturally so, considering this has been FC Porto’s pattern this season.

After three official matches played in 2026/27, the Dragons have scored five goals and are yet to concede, also showing some signs of last season, which ended with the national title being won. All this without exactly dazzling. It is the so-called ‘Farioli law’, an expression many already use, or, going a little further, a ‘Farioli-style’ victory. The déjà vu mentioned in the title therefore seems to be back.

In Saturday’s away trip to Rio Ave, in Vila do Conde, FC Porto once again applied the formula from the opening round: they won 2-0 and claimed their second consecutive league victory, a result that allows them to remain alone at the top of the table. It was another performance in keeping with last season’s pattern, with few moments of brilliance, but with the three points secured.

On the short trip to the Arcos, the blue-and-white side were not caught off guard and left Vila do Conde with a fair and comfortable win. Rio Ave still tried to impose their game, but gradually lost intensity as the match went on. The home side showed little aggression, as shown by the zero fouls committed in the first half, and created only one real dangerous chance. Tamble Monteiro forced Diogo Costa into action.

FC Porto went into the break leading 1-0 thanks to a goal from Nehuén Pérez, who was deployed in an improvised role on the right wing because of Mateus Fernandes’ injury. Before that, Kiwior had also seen a goal disallowed. In the second half, Borja Sainz sealed the win with an accurate finish, accompanied by a special dedication. The Spaniard also came close to scoring again in the final minutes.

The national champions return to Porto with another trouble-free victory. True to their style, Porto did not provide a great spectacle, but they achieved what they wanted: three more points.

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