Atlético Madrid and FC Porto are set to clash on Sunday.
In an exciting friendly match on August 3, 2025, FC Porto emerged victorious against Atlético de Madrid at Estádio do Dragão. The final scoreline read 1-0 in favour of the home team, thanks to a goal by Victor Froholdt just before half-time (45'+1').
The encounter marked the debut of Jan Bednarek, the latest reinforcement for FC Porto. The 29-year-old Polish centre-back, who has spent the last eight seasons in English football, joined the club on a four-year deal, extending his tenure until 2029.
Bednarek, who has represented Poland in two World Cups and two European Championships, was part of the FC Porto lineup that included D. Costa, M. Fernandes, and N. Pérez. Other notable starters included V. Mow Froholdt (goal scorer), A. Varela, G. Veiga, Pepê, S. Omorodion, and B. Sainz. Substitutes included Cláudio Ramos, João Teixeira, Iván Jaime, Diogo Fernandes, and others.
Atlético Madrid, who were playing this match as a presentation, fielded a team led by goalkeeper J. Oblak, M. Llorente, R. Le Normand, and C. Lenglet.
The match was a special one, as it served as a tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother. Jota, who wore the shirts for both clubs playing tonight, was in attendance, and a tribute was paid to him and his brother during the match.
The friendly match was scheduled for 19:00, and despite the absence of Atlético de Madrid's Francesco Farioli due to injury, it proved to be an entertaining and competitive encounter. Gabri Veiga could be an option for FC Porto in future matches, as the young midfielder showed promising performances during the friendly.
André Silva, a former FC Porto player, was also in attendance to support the team. Diogo Jota and the other club, the two clubs playing tonight, put on a show for the fans, with FC Porto ultimately coming out on top.
The victory marks a positive start for FC Porto as they prepare for the upcoming season, with the addition of Jan Bednarek adding depth and experience to their defence.
Jan Bednarek, a new acquisition from English soccer, began his FC Porto career in the friendly match against Atlético de Madrid on August 3, 2025. During the match, he demonstrated his skills as a Polish center-back, playing alongside familiar faces like D. Costa, M. Fernandes, and N. Pérez. The former World Cup and European Championship representative was pivotal in the team's premier-league-style performance, preparing FC Porto well for the upcoming European-leagues season.
