FC Porto is on the verge of achieving a historic start in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. The club could become the first team ever to win the first five matchdays while scoring two or more goals per game and conceding none.
The Dragons currently lead the standings with 12 points from four wins in four games. They have scored nine goals and conceded zero, claiming a +9 goal difference that gives them a two-point lead over Sporting CP. The next challenge is an away fixture against Casa Pia, scheduled for September 12, 2026, where the Portistas will aim to maintain their unbeaten run.
The historic opportunity arrives in the fifth round, with matches taking place between October 27 and 29. "No team has ever won the five rounds by scoring two or more goals per game... And without conceding," said FC Porto. To achieve this feat, the team must overcome their fifth-round opponent while maintaining their impressive defensive solidity and offensive efficiency. The consistency shown so far, with a recent form of four consecutive wins (WWWW), places them in a strong position to attempt it.
The current context, with the club topping the standings, adds weight to the possibility. The defense, which remains unbreached this season, is the fundamental pillar of this run. Keeping this line intact will be essential to writing their name into the competition's records.
The path to the historic milestone is not without obstacles. Sérgio Conceição's squad is dealing with a complicated situation involving five injured players. Additionally, goalkeeper Gül is currently in Turkey, away from the working group.
These absences have forced call-ups to the main team. The young players Souza, Gimenez, and Fofana were summoned due to the injuries, testing the squad's depth at an important moment. Squad management and the ability of backups to respond will be decisive factors. Fans can follow the injury status on our dedicated injuries page.
The transfer landscape also influences the club's context. Europe's major leagues, the so-called 'Big-5', have already closed their transfer windows. In contrast, the Portuguese market remains open, with its deadline set for Friday.
This calendar difference could still generate last-minute movements affecting the squad. In parallel, a Croatian international gave an interview to the Spanish newspaper 'As' where he discussed connections with several Portuguese figures, a topic circulating in football circles.
Beyond the domestic scene, specific rules apply for continental competitions. Clubs like Benfica (Águias) and Sporting (leões) can register a maximum of 17 non-locally trained players for the Champions League and Europa League group stages. FC Porto, however, operates under a different regulation, which affects their long-term squad-building strategy.
This disparity in registration rules is an additional element in season planning. The coaching staff and board must balance immediate league ambitions with the specific requirements of European competitions. The current squad composition reflects this complexity.
The immediate focus, however, is firmly on the league. The upcoming sequence of matches calendar, will be key. The objective against 18th-placed Casa Pia is clear: add another three points and maintain the pressure in the title race. The away match on September 12 is the next step in the pursuit of a perfect and historic start.
