Porto starts the 2026/27 season determined to outpace Benfica in total senior trophies, after both clubs finished the 2025/26 campaign with 83 wins each. The club already secures the league's top spot, with 76 points, 24 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss, and a recent form of WDWWD.
How did the tie form?
The tie emerged after four seasons of alternating trophies. In 2022/23, the Dragons claimed the national championship, while the Eagles lifted the Portuguese Cup. In the following years, each side added two Super Cups, two League Cups and another league title, keeping the tally at 83‑83. This back‑and‑forth pattern turned the race for more trophies into the pre‑season headline.
Why does the battle matter now?
The battle matters because Porto already leads the Primeira Liga, with 59 goals scored and only 14 conceded, giving a +45 goal difference. This offensive and defensive edge fuels confidence to chase additional silverware. Moreover, the absence of Samu Omorodion, Pepê Aquino, Martim Fernandes, N. Perez, L. de Jong and Y. Karamoh opens doors for other talents to shine in cup matches.
What are the next steps?
The next fixture is at home against Rio Ave on 24 January 2027, with the opponent sitting 11th in the table. A win could widen the five‑point gap over Sporting CP and pave the way for new trophies. The club also aims to cement its European legacy, already holding seven continental titles, far ahead of Benfica's two.
What could shift the balance?
Success in the League Cup or the European Super Cup could break the tie and put Porto back on top of the senior trophy ranking. Management has invested in new signings and youth development, which may produce surprises in knockout stages. Meanwhile, the domestic rivalry stays tight, and every trophy will be decisive in deciding who leads the historic senior trophy count.
