FC Porto lose 39-37 to FC Barcelona in Iberian Super Cup semis | OneFootball

FC Porto delivered a high-quality performance in Vigo but were ultimately beaten by FC Barcelona, 39-37, in the semi-finals of the Iberian Super Cup. The Dragons will now play for third and fourth place in the competition against Sporting or CD Bidasoa, who face each other on Saturday at 3pm, live on Porto Canal, once again in Galicia.

The Porto side started with determination against the current European champions and stayed level in the opening minutes (3-3). However, some rushed attacking play, reflected in several individual technical errors, allowed the Catalan side to pull ahead through quick transitions, with left wing Daniel Fernández standing out.

Carlos Martingo called a timeout, and the stoppage had an immediate effect, as FC Porto responded and cut the deficit to four goals (11-7). Even so, a succession of suspensions in the closing stages of the first half made the task easier for the opposition, who went into the break with a comfortable lead (22-15).

The blue-and-white team came out strongly in the second half and, with Thorsteinn Gunnarsson taking on a leading role in attack, narrowed the gap (24-21). Defensive consistency, intensity in transition and composure in finishing kept the match open until the final moments. Despite Miguel Oliveira’s straight red card, and with the man-marking applied in the closing minutes beginning to pay off, FC Barcelona ultimately confirmed the win (39-37).

Match sheet

FC BARCELONA-FC PORTO, 39-37 Iberian Super Cup, semi-final September 4, 2026 Instituto Feiral de Vigo, Spain

Referees: Alberto Murillo and Pablo García (Spain)

FC BARCELONA: Viktor Hallgrímsson and Sergej Novakovic (goalkeepers); Janus Smárason, Daniel Fernández, Jonathan Carlsbogard, Dika Mem, Djordje Cikusa, Blaz Janc, Timothey N´Guessan, Aleix Gómez, Adrián Sola, Seif El-Deraa, Ludovic Fabregas, Luís Frade, Ian Barrufet and Petar CikusaCoach: Carlos Ortega

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