Striker Samu returned to play and score for FC Porto in a friendly match against Académica, two days after the victory over Casa Pia. The young forward, who had already impressed in the previous match, continued to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in the Porto attack during this friendly.
The friendly served as preparation for the important derby with Benfica that approaches. Samu took this opportunity to show his worth and gain competitive rhythm, something that has been fundamental in his adaptation to the dragons' first team.
The FC Porto team won the friendly against Académica, consolidating the good moment they are going through after the victory over Casa Pia. This sequence of positive results gives confidence to the Porto players before the derby with eternal rival Benfica.
Samu has stood out for his goal-scoring ability and mobility in attack, becoming one of Vítor Bruno's most interesting options for the forward line. His performance in these preparation games reinforces his position in the race for a place in the starting eleven for the derby against the encarnados.
