7 May 2022: Zaidu silenced the Luz, sealed Porto's 30th title late | OneFootball

On May 7, 2022, FC Porto were crowned national champions for the 30th time in their history after beating Benfica 1-0 at the Estádio da Luz in a Primeira Liga match.

The decisive moment came deep into stoppage time, with Zaidu scoring the goal that confirmed not only Porto’s victory in the clássico, but also the mathematical sealing of the title. At the end of the match, officiated by Luís Godinho, celebrations broke out among the players, coaching staff, and supporters.

The images from that day show the explosion of joy as soon as the final whistle blew: embraces on the pitch, intense celebrations among the squad members, and an atmosphere of euphoria at the confirmation of yet another league title. Winning at their rival’s home gave the triumph even greater symbolism, sealed in one of the toughest away fixtures of the season.

After the initial celebrations in Lisbon, the festivities continued on the journey north and culminated at the Estádio do Dragão, where thousands of supporters awaited the team’s arrival to mark one of the most memorable moments of the 2021/22 season.

It thus became one of the most emblematic chapters of Porto’s campaign in that league season: a title secured on matchday 33, at Benfica’s ground, with a victory snatched at the very last moment.

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