FC Porto beat Leixões SC 3-0 in Dragão Arena opener | OneFootball

FC Porto began their presentation to members and fans with a clear 3-0 victory over Leixões SC at Dragão Arena.

After the five new signings and the nine National Champions were introduced, Miguel Coelho started with outside hitter Caylen Alexander in position 4 and also used opposite Nataša Čikiriz during the first set. Porto got off to a poor start and were forced to come from behind, but managed to level at 22-22. An ace from the American signing put FC Porto ahead before the blue-and-whites closed out the set 26-24.

The second set followed a completely different script. Ana Rui Monteiro replaced Caylen Alexander, while middle blockers Nieko Thomas and Grace Calnan also came into the game. Porto dominated and moved 2-0 ahead after only 36 points were played, winning 25-11.

Annie Cesar started as libero in the third set, which began evenly. Even so, FC Porto eventually justified their favoritism and continued to trouble the Matosinhos side through their serving and attacking play. Nataša Čikiriz sealed the match with a powerful spike, making it 25-15.

The official season opener is scheduled for 6pm on Saturday at the Estremoz Municipal Pavilion. The National Champions will face Spain’s CD Heidelberg in the Iberian Cup.

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FC PORTO 3-0 LEIXÕES SC Presentation match 10 September 2026 Dragão Arena

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