Football, they say, is a game of passion. But fantasy football, that’s where strategy truly shines, sometimes even over loyalty. Just ask Isidro Pato, a man from Ericeira, who just bagged the first weekly prize for the seventh matchday of Liga Record’s third round. He scored an impressive 94 points, finishing two points clear of the next best manager.
Here’s the kicker: Isidro Pato is a die-hard Benfica fan. His team name even hints at his allegiances. Yet, his winning formula was built on a bold gamble. He loaded his lineup with six players from rival club FC Porto, known affectionately as the “Dragons.” This included Porto’s entire defensive line, plus their midfielder Froholdt, who clearly delivered.
His cunning didn’t stop there. Pato sprinkled in three players from Moreirense FC, often called the “Canons.” To round off his squad, he picked forwards from both Sporting and his beloved Benfica. The captain’s armband went to Pavlidis, a smart choice that paid off big time. This shrewd lineup helped him clinch the top spot for the week. Thanks to this clever play, Pato has now climbed to third place in the overall league standings. It just goes to show, sometimes you have to put your heart aside to win the game.
