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FC Porto defeats Marítimo ahead of challenge against Betis

FC Porto won 1-2 against Marítimo in the Primeira Liga and is preparing to face Betis in the Champions League.

15 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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FC Porto defeated Marítimo 1-2 in a match of the eighth round of the Primeira Liga held this Saturday. The team, led by Francesco Farioli, secured the victory with a goal scored in the final minutes of the match. With this result, Porto remains 100% victorious in the league, achieving 24 points from 24 possible, thus consolidating its position at the top of the table.

Next Wednesday, FC Porto will travel to Seville to face Real Betis in the second round of the group stage of the Champions League. This match will take place at the Estadio de La Cartuja, where Porto is seeking its first victory of the season in this competition.

For the match against Betis, three recovered players, João Costa, Nehuén Pérez, and Zaidu, trained normally. However, the team will also face several absences, including Bednarek, Smalling, Prpic, and João Afonso, who worked separately from the group.

The squad announced by coach Francesco Farioli for the challenge includes 24 players. FC Porto is expected to present a competitive lineup, although the absences may impact the coach's tactical choices.

On the Betis side, the returning Antony stands out, as he is fit for this encounter. This match will be significant for both clubs, as FC Porto is accustomed to the grand stages of the Champions League, while Betis will face the challenge of asserting itself against a more experienced opponent in the competition.

FC Porto returns to a venue where it has had great successes, now in search of a positive result that could mark the beginning of its campaign in the Champions League.

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