Opponents already know what they are going to do when they move to the Dragau stadium – a different atmosphere with stands transmitting infectious energy to the pitch, and players feel a special adrenaline rush, a driving force, a flow that seems to give even more. physical strength to overcome opponents.
In fact, the Dragau stadium has become a true fortress for Sergio Conceizau’s team this season, with an impeccable track record of ten domestic wins. Belenenses, Aroca, Moreirense, Pacos de Ferreira, Boavista, V. Guimaraes and SC Braga (Liga), Rio Ave (League Cup), Feirense and Benfica (Portuguese Cup) already knew the strength of the dragon at home this season, the record is unmatched in Portugal and even in the so-called big five of Europe.
Inter, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and the amazing Rayo Vallecano are still undefeated at home, just like Sporting in Portugal, but none of them have 100% away wins.
This trend will be tested again in today’s derby against Benfica, where Sergio Conceição’s side want to repeat the feat of a week ago when they beat the Reds 3-0 in the Portuguese Cup tie.
Two group stage defeats against the mighty Liverpool and Atletico Madrid are known to darken Porto’s 2021/2022 winning streak at Dragão Stadium.
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