What the international press said about the derby: “FC Porto stay unbeaten” | OneFootball

The match between FC Porto and Benfica ended in a goalless draw, corresponding to the 8th round of the Primeira Liga.

Some international media outlets followed the match and made observations about a classic that, in terms of spectacle, fell short of expectations.

L'Equipe notes that Benfica managed to neutralize "the leader" FC Porto. "Against an ineffective FC Porto, Benfica secured a draw in this tense classic. Close to the end, Rodrigo Mora almost defeated Benfica with a shot in extra time that hit the crossbar. Kiwior also hit the bar in a move that almost went unnoticed," it can be read.

Qatar-based 'beIN Sports' highlights that there were few occasions - Porto-Benfica did not have 'great scoring opportunities'. "José Mourinho's Benfica managed to secure a point against the league leader, FC Porto, in a highly contested classic. FC Porto's perfect start in the 1st League came to an end, with a goalless draw against rival Benfica, in a classic without great scoring opportunities.

The newspaper 'Marca' mentions that "Mourinho ends FC Porto's perfect run with a goalless draw:"

"Mourinho returned to the Dragão, a stadium that had only seen FC Porto win this season, but a classic is a classic and anything can happen. However, practically nothing happened and the goals are left for the second leg match, at the Estádio da Luz,"

AS highlights that the Portuguese coach "took a point and remains undefeated in the league in his second stint at Benfica."

Turkish 'Fanatik' emphasizes that FC Porto maintained its invincibility. "FC Porto, which had not yet lost points, maintained its invincibility, while Benfica, under Mourinho's command, secured an important point away from home. "

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