Fri May 02 18:50:00 UTC 2025: ## FC Porto Aims for Victory Against Moreirense to Pressure Braga for Third Place

**Porto, Portugal** – FC Porto faces Moreirense tonight at Estádio do Dragão in a crucial match for third place in the Liga Portugal. Following a 2-0 defeat to Estoril Praia last week, Porto, under manager Martín Anselmi (whose future with the club is uncertain), seeks a win to pressure SC Braga, who play tomorrow. Seven European clubs sent scouts to observe the match, highlighting the interest in several Porto players.

Anselmi has made several changes to the starting XI, bringing in Nehuén Pérez to the defense, Eustáquio to midfield, and Samu to the attack. Moreirense also features two new players compared to their last game. The match will be a significant test for Porto, who dominated possession in the early stages of the game, with several near misses by Samu and Francisco Moura. Moreirense, meanwhile, struggled to hold possession.

The atmosphere at the stadium was initially sparse, with many empty seats visible in the early minutes. However, the game attracted special attention with students from the FC Porto Sciences Institute – Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid attending as part of a Match Day experience. The match is further marked by the absence of Moreirense coach Cristiano Bacci due to illness. The speculation surrounding Anselmi’s future and the reported interest in Imanol Alguacil (currently leaving Real Sociedad) adds another layer of intrigue to the encounter.

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