FC Porto further clear as Portugal’s most decorated club: now 88 trophies | OneFootball

FC Porto won their 25th Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup by defeating SCU Torrense 1-0, adding the trophy to their 31st national championship. In Coimbra, a venue where the Dragons had already lifted the cup on three occasions, the National Champions overcame the Portuguese Cup winners thanks to a header from Victor Froholdt. With this triumph, the club further strengthened its status as the most decorated in Portugal, now boasting 88 trophies in the FC Porto Museum.

Francesco Farioli made two changes from the starting eleven fielded in the presentation match: Diogo Costa replaced Cláudio Ramos, Alberto Costa came in for Alan Varela, and Pablo Rosario moved further forward into midfield. Even so, the side from Torres Vedras started more strongly, with two dangerous early approaches to the blue-and-white goal. On both occasions, Diogo Costa came out on top.

FC Porto reacted quickly after recognizing the danger posed by their opponents and the state of the pitch. In the space of 20 minutes, the home side created three clear chances: first, André Silva headed straight into the hands of Adriel Ramos; then, he failed to make the most of a cross from Alberto Costa; finally, Pepê picked out William Gomes superbly, but the number 7 shot over the bar with his weaker foot.

The Dragons’ superiority paid off before half-time. In a move that started at the back, Pepê once again delivered the ball accurately into the box and Victor Froholdt arrived to head home the first goal of the season (1-0). In the closing moments before the break, Diogo Costa was called into action again, making a crucial smothering save to prevent the equaliser.

Jan Bednarek showed signs of discomfort as early as the sixth minute and was eventually replaced at half-time by Alan Varela. The defender suffered a strain in his right knee as a result of the poor condition of the “pitch” at the Cidade de Coimbra Stadium. Near the hour mark, André Silva once again forced a save from Adriel Ramos with a direct free-kick before leaving the field, as did William Gomes. Deniz Gül replaced the Portuguese striker, while Borja Sainz came on for the number 7.

In the 73rd minute, Inbeom Hwang replaced Gabri Veiga. Ten minutes later, Martim Fernandes came on for Alberto Costa. In the closing minutes, the South Korean international came close to extending the lead with a long-range left-footed effort that forced a save from the Torreense goalkeeper. After André Narciso’s final whistle, around 20,000 Porto fans celebrated in the stands, painted blue and white.

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