Porto wins 88th title as Farioli celebrates: «Now there’s no debate» FC Porto lifted the 25th Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira after defeating Torreense 2-0, securing their 88th title in history. Francesco Farioli, Porto’s manager, highlighted the victory’s significance and the historic milestone. «Now there’s no debate about which club has the most titles in Portugal», said the Italian coach, praising the opponents but emphasizing Porto’s determination. The Torres Vedras team, well-organized and physical, made life difficult for Porto, but the dragões prevailed. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 1st in Primeira Liga, 76 pts, 24W-4D-1L from 29 games, recent form WDWWD. ## What happened in the match? Porto struggled early but broke through in the first half. The Sintra pitch was in poor condition, complicating play. Bednarek suffered an injury, but the result was positive. «It wasn’t easy to play on that pitch; you could see how many times players slipped», Farioli noted.

Why is this important for Porto? This title is Porto’s 88th, reinforcing their status as the most successful club in the country. Farioli stressed the importance of starting the season with a win. «It’s absolutely important. We achieved this, and now we’ll celebrate for a few hours before focusing on next week», he said.

What’s next? Porto prepares for their Primeira Liga debut, with the next match scheduled for January 17, 2027, against Alverca. The team must adapt to the still-open transfer market. Currently sidelined: Samu Omorodion, Pepê Aquino, Martim Fernandes, N. Perez, L. de Jong, Y. Karamoh. Farioli avoided commenting on Diogo Costa’s potential departure, saying he had no updates. When asked about reinforcements, he replied that it wasn’t a topic for public discussion.