FC Porto secured their sixth consecutive Liga Portugal victory with a 4-1 comeback win at Casa Pia, maintaining a perfect record at the top of the table. Sérgio Conceição's side recovered from a late first-half setback to dominate and witness Santiago Giménez score his first goal for the club.
Henrique Araújo put the hosts ahead from the penalty spot in the 43rd minute. Porto responded deep into first-half stoppage time, with André Silva finishing after Pablo Rosario controlled the ball. The second half belonged entirely to the visitors. Jakub Kiwior headed home from a Gabri Veiga corner on the hour mark. Six minutes later, Borja Sainz, the team's top scorer this season with three goals in six appearances, extended the lead.
The icing on the cake came in added time. Santiago Giménez, introduced in the 62nd minute, converted a penalty in the 91st minute to seal the 4-1 scoreline. The Mexican striker had not scored since September 23 last year while at Milan. "Santi had not scored since September 23 of last year, when he found the net for Milan against Lecce in the Coppa Italia," the player said after the match.
What the win means
With this result, FC Porto stays top of the standings, two points clear of Benfica. The team has scored 15 goals and conceded just two, claiming one of the league's best attacks and defences. The next test comes on Saturday at the Estádio do Dragão against their rivals in a classic that will set the tone for the season.
The win in Lisbon follows a Champions League defeat to Manchester City. Porto heads into the derby with maximum confidence and the aim of extending their lead at the summit.
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