In an electrifying semifinal return leg at Estádio do Dragão, FC Porto overturned an early deficit to triumph 3-1 over Vitória de Guimarães, securing a 4-1 aggregate victory and setting up a highly anticipated final against Sporting.

On a pivotal Wednesday night at Estádio do Dragão, FC Porto staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Vitória de Guimarães 3-1 in the second leg of the Taça de Portugal semifinal, booking a final clash against Sporting. The aggregate score over the two legs favored Porto 4-1, setting the stage for what promises to be an enthralling final at the iconic Estádio Nacional do Jamor on May 26.

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The game started on a sour note for Porto as they conceded in the very first minute, continuing a worrying trend of early setbacks at home. Vitória’s Afonso Freitas capitalized on a long throw that was converted into a dangerous cross, finding the back of the net and momentarily leveling the aggregate score and stunning the home crowd.

Porto’s response was swift and effective. At the 23rd minute mark, after a VAR review, the referee awarded a penalty to Porto. Mehdi Taremi stepped up and confidently equalized, restoring balance and injecting momentum back into Porto's play. Francisco Conceição, the game's standout performer, then took center stage with a series of influential plays.

As the first half wound down, a well-orchestrated move initiated by João Mário found Francisco Conceição, who clinically finished to give Porto the lead just before the break. The goal not only put Porto ahead on the night but also shifted the psychological advantage firmly in their favor.

The second half saw Porto exerting more control, looking to seal the victory and avoid any slip-ups. Pepê, at the 75-minute mark, secured the win with a strong finish after receiving a perfect pass from Romário Baró, concluding the scoring at 3-1 and ensuring Porto’s progression to the final.

With a dominant aggregate victory, Porto demonstrated their resilience and tactical strength, securing their place in the Taça de Portugal final for the fifth time in the last six seasons. The final against Sporting, who edged out Benfica with a 4-3 aggregate win, is set to be a highly anticipated encounter.

Both teams now turn their focus back to the I Liga, with Porto scheduled to face Casa Pia and Vitória de Guimarães gearing up for a confrontation against Sporting, further heightening the tension and excitement surrounding the upcoming fixtures.