FC Porto’s “Dragons” are soaring this season, bringing a sense of history repeating itself. They’ve kicked off the league with seven straight victories. This adds up to a perfect eight wins in eight games across all competitions so far. Fans are buzzing, and for good reason: every other time Porto has started a season this strong, they’ve gone on to claim the championship title. It’s an omen their supporters are holding onto tightly.
This isn’t a common feat. It marks only the fourth time in the club’s long history that they’ve achieved such a formidable opening. The last time this happened was during the 2017/18 season, which was Sérgio Conceição’s debut as head coach. His first year set a high bar, and the current squad is now matching that early pace. They’ve also broken another impressive streak on the road. For the first time since the 2010/11 season, when André Villas-Boas was at the helm, Porto has managed to win its first five away games of the season.
Beyond Porto’s remarkable run, other football stories are also unfolding. Francesco Farioli, with his own flawless start to the season, managed to rack up an important record in Arouca. It appears that strong beginnings are a prevailing theme this season, whether for established giants or for coaches making their mark in new territory.