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Europa League: FC Porto draw 1-1 with Nottingham Forest in pulsating quarter-final first leg at the Dragão
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Europa League: FC Porto draw 1-1 with Nottingham Forest in pulsating quarter-final first leg at the Dragão

12 APR, 2026

Porto dominated possession and chances but could only muster a draw against resilient Nottingham Forest, thanks to a quickfire own goal reply. Vítor Pereira, the beloved former Dragons coach now at Forest's helm, received a heartfelt tribute from the home crowd ahead of kick-off.

Leixões complete dramatic comeback to beat Paços at Estádio do Mar
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Leixões complete dramatic comeback to beat Paços at Estádio do Mar

22 MAR, 2026

Leixões overturned a 0–2 deficit to beat Paços de Ferreira 3–2 in Matosinhos, a direct survival clash between two Porto district clubs. Semeu Commey scored twice from corners, after Salvador Agra’s late first-half strike reignited the home crowd and shifted the match’s momentum.

Europa League: Porto seal quarter-final spot with a Dragão night to remember
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Europa League: Porto seal quarter-final spot with a Dragão night to remember

22 MAR, 2026

A 2-0 win over Stuttgart, 4-1 on aggregate, sends FC Porto into the Europa League last eight — and secures a historic bonus for Portuguese football.

Portuguese Cup: Porto Conquer Benfica in Classic to Reach Semi-Finals
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Portuguese Cup: Porto Conquer Benfica in Classic to Reach Semi-Finals

18 JAN, 2026

The Dragons claim a crucial 1-0 victory over their fiercest rivals at the Estádio do Dragão, delivering a tactically astute performance to secure their place in the final four.

Portugal to Face Armenia at the Dragão in World Cup Qualifier Finale

Portugal to Face Armenia at the Dragão in World Cup Qualifier Finale

17 AUG, 2025
Porto Honours Jorge Costa With League Start Victory
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Porto Honours Jorge Costa With League Start Victory

11 AUG, 2025

This evening at the Estádio do Dragão was marked by emotion and sporting excellence. In an official debut laden with symbolism, FC Porto defeated Vitória SC 3-0 in the opening match of the Portuguese championship 2025/26, delivering a brilliant offensive performance under the guidance of Francesco Farioli. Yet the true significance of the night extended far beyond tactical execution — it was a touching tribute to former captain and director of football Jorge Costa, who had passed away merely six days earlier.