Porto edge Nacional as Bednarek header keeps leaders on track | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Porto beat Nacional 1-0 to stay top of Liga Portugal. Jan Bednarek settled it in the 60th minute with a firm header from Gabri Veiga's cross after a corner. The turning point arrived moments after the substitutions, with Veiga coming on and quickly supplying the delivery that finally broke a disciplined back line. Porto produced five shots on target, the decisive edge. Next up, Porto host Rio Ave, while Nacional visit Arouca.

Player of the Match: Jan Bednarek shaped the game with the winning header and a commanding defensive display, adding eight clearances and five aerial wins.

Stat of the Match: Nacional registered 42 clearances, a sign of how much pressure Porto applied for long spells.

Three Things We Learned: Porto's set piece threat remains a weapon, with the centre back converting after a corner. The bench made the difference, as substitute Veiga created the decisive chance soon after coming on. Kaíque produced four saves to keep the margin at one and give Nacional a chance late on.