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Thrilling Portuguese Clássico in Lisbon: FC Porto Secures Draw in Goal-Laden, Card-Heavy Match
Lisbon witnessed an electrifying Portuguese Clássico at the Estádio José Alvalade, where Sporting CP and FC Porto drew in a match filled with excitement and controversy. Under the watchful eye of referee Joao Goncalves, the match corresponding to the fourth matchday of the 2025 Primeira Liga resulted in a scoreline that reflected the intensity on the field.
FC Porto struck first in the 61st minute with a goal by L. de Jong, assisted by A. Costa, unleashing euphoria among the visiting fans. The joy was short-lived, as just three minutes later, William Gomes extended the lead for the Dragons, assisted by V. Froholdt.
However, Sporting CP, supported by their home crowd, refused to give up. In the 74th minute, an own goal by N. Perez, after a play without an assist, gave wings to the home team, who relentlessly sought the equalizer.
The match was a festival of yellow cards, with five for FC Porto (J. Bednarek, B. Sainz, L. de Jong, Samu, P. Rosario) and three for Sporting CP (Z. Debast, G. Inacio, G. Vagiannidis). Regarding statistics, Sporting CP dominated possession with 59%, generating 18 shots (3 on target and 7 off target) and earning 5 corners. FC Porto, with 41% possession, took 13 shots (6 on target and 4 off target) and secured 3 corners. The officiating was also reflected in the number of fouls committed, with 8 by Sporting CP and 15 by FC Porto. The match ended in a draw.
Substitutions fc porto: at minute 58 R. Mora came in and P. Rosario went out., at minute 58 F. Moura came in and Zaidu went out., at minute 72 William Gomes came in and D. Gul went out., at minute 80 B. Sainz came in and D. Prpic went out., at minute 80 L. de Jong came in and Samu went out.
Substitutions sporting cp: at minute 63 I. Fresneda came in and G. Vagiannidis went out., at minute 63 G. Catamo came in and G. Quenda went out., at minute 67 G. Kochorashvili came in and C. Harder went out., at minute 89 P. Goncalves came in and Alisson Santos went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sporting CP
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