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FC Porto wins against Académico by 1-0 in the League Cup

FC Porto secured a narrow victory over Académico de Viseu, winning 1-0 and advancing to the quarter-finals of the League Cup.

29 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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In the matchup between FC Porto and Académico de Viseu, held this Wednesday, the dragons triumphed 1-0. The match was part of the quarter-finals of the League Cup and took place at Porto's home ground. During the game, a penalty was awarded to Académico, but it did not result in a goal.

FC Porto made significant changes to their starting lineup, with several unfamiliar players taking the field. Among the debuts, Gabriel Mec stood out, making his first appearance as a starter for the team, along with Smalling, who also debuted. For Académico, Juan Soriano and Hugo Gambor were also among those making their first appearances with the first team.

The result of the match highlights Académico's resilience, as they demonstrated the ability to create difficulties for their opponent despite the loss. With this victory, FC Porto advances to the next stage of the competition, maintaining their ambition to win the League Cup.

Both teams fielded altered lineups compared to their previous matches, with Porto's coach, Farioli, opting for a different approach and significant changes to the team. Bruno Pinheiro from Académico also made several alterations, changing nine players from their last match.

With this result, FC Porto remains one of the favorites in the competition, while Académico will have to focus on other contests. The match illustrated the necessity for both coaches to manage their squads, especially during periods of intense competition.

The next stage of the League Cup promises to be competitive, with the dragons now awaiting the draw to know their next opponent. Tonight's victory is an important step in FC Porto's pursuit of the title in this edition.

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