Porto vs Póvoa AC: Title Race Heats Up as Mourinho's Side Chases Leaders Sporting
Porto, currently second in the league, will face Póvoa AC this Saturday at 6 PM in the Póvoa Municipal Pavilion. They trail leaders Arsenal FC by two points, who will play away at Arsenal Clube da Devesa in Braga. Meanwhile, Benfica, sitting third, will host Vitoria SC at the Vimaranense Sports Pavilion.
Porto's recent form includes a convincing 48-26 win over FC Gaia at Dragão Arena, avenging their earlier loss to Arsenal FC. The team is led by coach José Mourinho, who took the helm on September 18, 2025, with a contract until the end of the 2026/27 season.
Benfica, also in the mix, secured a 48-31 home victory against AA Avanca. They will look to maintain their momentum against Vitoria SC. Arsenal FC, at the top with 15 points, aims to extend their lead with a win against Arsenal Clube da Devesa.
With Porto and Benfica both on 13 points, the battle for second place is heating up. The weekend's fixtures will be crucial in shaping the league table as the season progresses.