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Dragão wants to pressure Benfica before the derby

Observador12 September 2026 at 17:01

FC Porto travels to the venue where they suffered their first defeat in the last National Championship, at a time when they seek to create pressure on Benfica before the classic that will be held at the Estádio do Dragão. The Porto team wants to take advantage of this match to get closer to the encarnados lead in the standings.

Coach Francesco Farioli will debut Inebom as a starter in this match. This is the first time the player appears in the starting lineup under the command of the Italian coach, which represents a significant change in the Porto formation for this away encounter.

The main objective of the trip is clear: earn the three points to keep the title race alive and increase the pressure on Benfica before the direct confrontation between the two teams. The classic scheduled for the Dragão emerges as a decisive moment in the championship race.

The article also indicates that readers can follow the match live through an updated broadcast, suggesting that this game has real-time coverage by the media.

Why this matters

Porto fans closely follow the team's preparation for the Lisbon derby, and a possible victory could bring FC Porto closer to Benfica in the league table. Inebom's debut as a starter also represents a tactical novelty from Farioli that sparks readers' interest.

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