Porto: only 8 wins in 20 Clássicos at Dragão since 2016 | OneFootball

For the second consecutive year, FC Porto failed to defeat Benfica and Sporting in matches played at Estádio do Dragão in the Primeira Liga—a sign that deserves in-depth analysis among Porto fans, considering the "fortress" status their stadium maintained for decades.

The data confirms the trend. Since 2016, over the past ten years, FC Porto has only triumphed in 40% of home Clássicos against the capital clubs: 8 wins in 20 matches.

During this period, only in the 2019/20 season, under the management of Sérgio Conceição, did the Dragons beat both Sporting (2-0) and Benfica (3-2) in the league at home.

In addition to those eight blue and white victories (five over Sporting and three over Benfica), there were nine draws and three wins for the Eagles (18/19, 22/23, and 24/25).

With the draw conceded against Sporting on the rainy Monday night, counting for the 21st round of Liga Portugal Betclic, FC Porto closed out the Clássicos at the Dragão for the league this season.

The challenge returns on April 22, with the Portuguese Cup semi-final, once again against the team coached by Rui Borges.

The 80s and the Immaculate Estádio das Antas

In the decade when the club grew exponentially both nationally and internationally, FC Porto did not suffer any home defeats against Benfica and Sporting.

During the 80s, Estádio das Antas symbolized invincibility—a true fortress, impenetrable.

In matches against Benfica, there were seven wins and three draws.

In encounters with Sporting, there were eight victories and two draws.

In the 90s, Sporting improved its performance at Porto’s ground: they lost five times, but in the other five occasions, secured four draws and one win.

Benfica, for its part, continued to face the usual difficulties on Porto soil: one win, two draws, and seven defeats.

In summary, it was two decades of almost absolute dominance by FC Porto in home Clássicos—results far superior to those seen in the last decade.

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