Porto II starts preseason with victory over Académica
Porto II began their preparation for the new season with a 2-1 win over Académica in a friendly match held on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The reserve team dominated the first half and took the lead, but conceded an equalizer before halftime. In the second half, a goal by João Silva secured the three points for Sérgio Conceição's side.
How was the match?
Porto II started strong and opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a goal from Pedro Santos. Académica responded and equalized in the 37th minute with a stunning long-range strike from Ricardo Almeida. In the second half, Porto II returned with more intensity and scored the winning goal in the 65th minute, with João Silva capitalizing on a low cross.
What does this mean for Porto?
The victory for Porto II is a positive sign for the start of the season. The team showed improvement compared to recent friendlies and demonstrated resilience. With Porto finishing the 2025 season as Primeira Liga champions with 88 points and a 6-point lead over Sporting CP, the expectation is that the reserve team will also have a strong campaign.
Next fixtures
Porto II will return to action next Saturday, August 1, to face Boavista in another friendly. Meanwhile, the main team is preparing for the start of the new season, with the first match scheduled for January 17, 2027, against Alverca, who finished the previous season in 11th place.
