FC Porto haven't seen a defence like this in eight years | OneFootball

After five rounds, FC Porto boasts the best defense in the championship.

With only one goal conceded in the championship, the dragons stand out from the other teams: Famalicão, who had not conceded any goals until then, conceded two in the match against Sporting (1-2), while Santa Clara scored at Luz (1-1), leaving Benfica with two goals conceded, equal to Gil Vicente.

Interestingly, the only goal that Francesco Farioli's team conceded was in the classic match at Alvalade (2-1), in the 4th round, and resulted from an own goal. The misfortune of Nehuén Pérez at Sporting's home is the only blemish on the almost untouchable record of the blue and whites.

That season, the start of FC Porto was similar to the current one, with five victories in as many games and an immaculate goal – victories over Estoril (4-0), Tondela (1-0), Moreirense (3-0), SC Braga (1-0) and Chaves (3-0).

That season, only in the 8th round did the blue and whites stop winning in the championship. After seven straight victories, with only three goals conceded, Conceição's team drew at Alvalade against Jorge Jesus' Sporting (0-0).

THE CONTRAST WITH THE PREVIOUS SEASON

In just over two months, Francesco Farioli completely transformed the sector that was most problematic in the previous season, a year to forget at Dragão.

Known for the solidity of his teams, the Italian coach, with the use of signings that raised the level of the squad, quickly established a consistent defensive process.

It's not just due to the defensive line: Alan Varela has stepped up his performance this season, displaying standout performances, and Victor Froholdt has been a tireless presence in the midfield.

The Portistas ended the last edition of the championship with 30 goals conceded.

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