Francesco Farioli behind Porto’s best ever start | OneFootball

Francesco Farioli’s FC Porto remains unstoppable. Undefeated after 15 matchdays, the team has recorded 14 wins and a single draw – that draw came in the classic against Benfica – a record that marks a new high for the club. In the history of the league, only Benfica in 72/73 did better, with a perfect winning campaign.

Furthermore, FC Porto has won all eight away matches played in this edition of the league, marking only the second time they have achieved such a feat. In 1996/97, under the guidance of António Oliveira, the team recorded an impressive 11 consecutive away victories.

The 43 points earned represent an improvement of six points compared to the same stage last season, when FC Porto was in third place, although just one point behind their Lisbon rivals. In the previous season, the Dragons only reached their 14th league win on matchday 22. Counting all competitions, Farioli has managed 25 games from the bench and secured 21 victories. Only André Villas-Boas (2010/11), António Oliveira (1996/97), and Artur Jorge (1984/85) surpassed that total, with 22 wins – making Farioli the foreign coach with the best record ever.

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