FC Porto sum up clássico with Benfica in one word: “supremacy” | OneFootball

FC Porto took another swipe at Benfica on the morning after their 3-1 win in the clássico played at the Estádio do Dragão. After their reaction on social media, the Dragons used their daily newsletter to underline the superiority shown on the pitch and their advantage over their Lisbon rivals, summing up the message in one word: “supremacy”.

In Dragões Diário, FC Porto turned a dictionary definition into a fresh jab at their opponent. The choice of words carried beyond the four lines the message displayed in the stands as the teams came onto the pitch.

Looking back on the clássico, the club drew a direct link between the meaning of the word and what it believes was the true reflection of the match. Their place at the top of the table was presented as further proof of that argument.

“The definition of ‘supremacy’ in the Portuguese dictionary is ‘primacy or superiority of something or someone in relation to others of the same kind; supreme power or authority; hegemony, dominance, preponderance’ — everything that was on display last night at the Estádio do Dragão, where FC Porto beat Benfica 3-1 and confirmed, on the pitch, the message shown in the stands as the teams came onto the field. After seven rounds, the national champions lead the table with a five- and six-point advantage over their Lisbon rivals,” reads Dragões Diário.

More than simply recalling the result, Porto’s communication sought to cement a narrative of dominance, backed both by the win in the clássico and by their position in the standings. The dictionary thus served as a tool to prolong the rivalry and give added weight to the message left at the Dragão.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.