Football Season Guide

The Dragons lifted their 31st title. Conceding only 18 goals in 34 rounds was vital. Despite not having a player to score more than 13 league goals [Samu was the top scorer] and losing 2 games, the same as Sporting and 2 more than the unbeaten Benfica, the defensive stability brought the most wins – 28. In the end finished full 6 points above Sporting and 8 above Benfica. Italian coach Farioli made the Dragons almost unbreakable defensively and more of the same smothering presence inside their own territory is to be expected this season. GK Diogo Costa set new record with his 21 clean sheets in 34 rounds. He will be eager to try and better this feet this term. Made sure to retain CB Kiwior. His partnership with the other Polish CB Bednarek was among the main reasons why the title was won. All important players have stayed and Porto feel confident they can repeat the season they had last term. Deniz Gul should be even more productive in attack. Experienced Andre Silva was added to provide the perfect cover option and rotation partner when the schedule sees the arrival of European fixtures. Alan Varela remains the main destructive midfielder but now Hwang is there to help in that zone also. Overall, Porto look slightly stronger compared to last season and this bodes well for their chances to defend the title.