Match report

FC Porto Defeats Guimaraes 1-0 in Primeira Liga

Guimaraes
Guimaraes
0–1
FT
FC Porto
FC Porto
Jan 18, 2026

FC Porto secured a narrow but crucial 1-0 victory against Guimaraes, showcasing their resilience and determination in the Primeira Liga. A penalty goal by A. Varela proved decisive as FC Porto held on despite a late red card for Guimaraes' T. Arcanjo.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Guimaraes 0–1 FC Porto
  • • Key Goal: A. Varela (85', Penalty) - FC Porto
  • • Yellow Card: T. Arcanjo (79') - Guimaraes
  • • Red Card: T. Arcanjo (90'+9') - Guimaraes
  • • Substitutions: Multiple changes made by both teams

Lineups

Guimaraes

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 25 J. Castillo (G)
  • 66 T. Strata (D)
  • 3 M. Nobrega (D)
  • 26 R. Abascal (D)
  • 17 O. Lebedenko (D)
  • 16 Beni (M)
  • 30 G. Nogueira (M)
  • 19 O. Camara (M)
  • 20 Samu (M)
  • 48 N. Saviolo (M)
  • 90 A. Ndoye (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 Charles Silva
  • 2 Maga
  • 6 M. Mitrovic
  • 11 Gustavo
  • 14 R. Duarte
  • 18 T. Arcanjo
  • 22 F. Blanco
  • 23 D. Sousa
  • 28 Thiago Balieiro

FC Porto

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 99 D. Costa (G)
  • 20 A. Costa (D)
  • 3 Thiago Silva (D)
  • 4 J. Kiwior (D)
  • 52 M. Fernandes (D)
  • 8 V. Froholdt (M)
  • 22 A. Varela (M)
  • 10 G. Veiga (M)
  • 11 Pepê (F)
  • 9 Samu (F)
  • 17 B. Sainz (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 Claudio Ramos
  • 5 J. Bednarek
  • 6 S. Eustaquio
  • 7 William Gomes
  • 21 D. Prpic
  • 27 D. Gul
  • 74 F. Moura
  • 77 O. Pietuszewski
  • 86 R. Mora

Timeline

  1. FC Porto
    32' FC Porto Card · Yellow Card
    A. Varela

    Foul

  2. Guimaraes
    54' Guimaraes Card · Yellow Card
    Beni

    Foul

  3. FC Porto
    60' FC Porto subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Pepê Aquino · On: William Gomes
  4. FC Porto
    60' FC Porto subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Veiga · On: Rodrigo Mora
  5. Guimaraes
    65' Guimaraes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Ndoye · On: Gustavo Silva
  6. FC Porto
    72' FC Porto subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Samu · On: D. Gul
  7. FC Porto
    73' FC Porto subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Sainz · On: O. Pietuszewski
  8. Guimaraes
    76' Guimaraes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Oumar Camara · On: T. Arcanjo
  9. Guimaraes
    76' Guimaraes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Samú · On: D. Sousa
  10. Guimaraes
    79' Guimaraes Card · Yellow Card
    T. Arcanjo

    Foul

  11. FC Porto
    82' FC Porto Var · Penalty confirmed
    O. Pietuszewski
  12. FC Porto
    85' FC Porto Goal · Penalty
    A. Varela
  13. Guimaraes
    88' Guimaraes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Gonçalo Nogueira · On: M. Mitrovic
  14. FC Porto
    88' FC Porto subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Costa · On: J. Bednarek
  15. Guimaraes
    89' Guimaraes subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Beni · On: F. Blanco
  16. FC Porto
    90'+5 FC Porto Card · Yellow Card
    O. Pietuszewski

    Foul

  17. Guimaraes
    90'+9 Guimaraes Card · Red Card
    T. Arcanjo

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Guimaraes FC Porto
Fouls 19 15
Pass Accuracy 77% 82%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 20 12
Corners 6 1
Total Passes 367 383
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 10 2
Shots on Target 3 3
xG 1.46 2.29
Shots off Target 7 7
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 281 315
Shots Inside Box 13 5
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 7 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The introduction of O. Pietuszewski for FC Porto set the stage for their game-winning penalty opportunity.
  • ▸ Guimaraes' red card in stoppage time allowed FC Porto to solidify their lead, making it a near impossible task for Guimaraes to mount a comeback.