Saturday, November 06, 2010

O Classico Preview: Benfica-FC Porto

FC Porto get set to host Benfica in "O Classico" encounter as the league leaders hope to widen their league atop the Portuguese League over the defending Champions. Porto currently hold a seven point lead over second place Benfica and have yet to lose in the league all season.

Previous 5 league encounters at the Dragao:

2009/10 FC Porto 3-1 Benfica
2008/09 FC Porto 1-1 Benfica
2007/08 FC Porto 2-0 Benfica
2006/07 FC Porto 3-2 Benfica
2005/06 FC Porto 0-2 Benfica

Players to Watch:

FC Porto- Hulk, the golden boot leader with 8 goals is having an MVP type season for the Dragons, lately as Hulk goes so does Porto.

Benfica- Carlos Martins, he has been a key cog in the midfield for Benfica this season, Martins vision will create Benfica chances.

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