FC Porto are ready for the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. Francesco Farioli has guaranteed that the team arrive at Saturday’s match against Torreense in the best possible shape, both physically and mentally, after an intense pre-season.
How is Porto shaping up before the final?
The Italian coach highlighted that the players returned from their holidays in great shape and that the goal was always to peak at this moment. Porto, who finished the 2025/26 season top of the Primeira Liga with 88 points (28 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses in 34 games), want to maintain the intensity that defined their last campaign, where they scored 66 goals and conceded 18, with a +48 goal difference.
What respect is due to Torreense?
Farioli praised Torreense’s incredible journey, having won the Taça de Portugal by beating Sporting 2-1. The coach stressed that the opponent deserves full respect, but Porto, with 24 Supertaça wins in 35 appearances, know what it takes to lift another trophy. Captain and goalkeeper Diogo Costa reinforced the message: “We know what happened to Sporting, and we’ve been warned.”
Who is available for the match?
Martim Fernandes and Pietuszewski have recovered from injuries and trained on Thursday. The match is scheduled for 20:15 on Saturday at the Estádio Municipal de Coimbra, with André Narciso officiating. Porto, who ended last season with a 1-0 win over Santa Clara (2026-05-16), want to start the new season with another title.
