FC Porto beat Leixões SC 3-0 in the Dragão Arena curtain-raiser | OneFootball

FC Porto began their presentation to members and fans with a clear 3-0 win 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 zone 4 and also used opposite hitter 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 new 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 were also brought into the game. Porto dominated and moved into a 2-0 lead after just 36 points had been played, winning 25-11.

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

The official start to the season is scheduled for 6:00 pm 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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