FC Porto secured a clear 3-0 victory over Belenenses at the Restelo Stadium in an 8th-round match of the Portuguese National Championship. The goals were scored by Fernando Gomes, Jaime Magalhães, and Jaime Pacheco, sealing an important triumph for the Dragons in Lisbon.
The victory reinforces FC Porto's winning tradition, a tradition that continues today, September 4, 2026, as the club leads the Primeira Liga with 12 points. The team has four wins from four matches, scoring nine goals and conceding none for a +9 goal difference.
The match at the Estádio do Restelo pitted Clube de Futebol "Os Belenenses" against Futebol Clube do Porto. The Porto side demonstrated superiority from the start, controlling proceedings and creating the best scoring chances. Defensive solidity was notable, neutralizing the home side's attacks and providing the platform for their own forwards to thrive.
Fernando Gomes opened the scoring, giving confidence to the visiting team. Jaime Magalhães extended the advantage before halftime, with Jaime Pacheco wrapping up the result in the second half. This collective performance resulted in a final 0-3 scoreline. The trip to the capital ended with three solid points in the bag.
FC Porto's current context is one of total strength. The team occupies first place in the Primeira Liga standings, with twelve points taken from four games. The perfect record of wins (WWWW) puts the Dragons two points clear of Sporting CP, their closest pursuer in this early stage of the championship.
Porto's defense remains unbreached, having not conceded a single goal in the four matches played. This statistic is a fundamental pillar of their leadership and can be followed in detail on our stats page. The consistency shown in the initial rounds projects an ambitious season, with the team displaying a winning thread from the first whistle.
FC Porto's next league commitment is an away fixture against Casa Pia on September 13, 2026. The opponent, currently in 18th place in the table, will try to halt the leaders' triumphant march.
This match represents an opportunity for Porto to consolidate their lead at the top before the break for international commitments. The team will travel to Lisbon with the clear objective of adding another three points. All details about this and future matches are available on our fixtures calendar. Preparation for this challenge is already underway at Olival.
Maintaining the winning rhythm is the immediate goal. Sérgio Conceição's squad will now focus on the match against Casa Pia, scheduled for Saturday, September 13.
