Match report

FC Porto Defeats Rangers 3–1 in UEFA Europa League Clash

FC Porto
FC Porto
3–1
FT
Rangers
Rangers
Jan 29, 2026

In a pulsating encounter at the Estadio do Dragao, FC Porto demonstrated resilience to overcome Rangers 3-1. The Scottish side took an early lead through D. Gassama, but Rodrigo Mora and Francisco Moura ensured that FC Porto reclaimed their advantage before Emmanuel Fernandez's own goal sealed their victory in the UEFA Europa League.

Key Facts

  • • D. Gassama opened the scoring for Rangers at 6 minutes with an assist from F. Curtis.
  • • Rodrigo Mora equalized for FC Porto at 27 minutes.
  • • Francisco Moura gave FC Porto the lead with a goal at 36 minutes.
  • • Emmanuel Fernandez scored an own goal for FC Porto, officially making it 3-1 in favor of FC Porto at 41 minutes.

Lineups

FC Porto

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 99 D. Costa (G)
  • 20 A. Costa (D)
  • 5 J. Bednarek (D)
  • 4 J. Kiwior (D)
  • 74 F. Moura (D)
  • 8 V. Froholdt (M)
  • 22 A. Varela (M)
  • 86 R. Mora (M)
  • 7 William Gomes (F)
  • 9 Samu (F)
  • 11 Pepê (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 Claudio Ramos
  • 24 J. Costa
  • 6 S. Eustaquio
  • 10 G. Veiga
  • 12 Zaidu
  • 13 P. Rosario
  • 17 B. Sainz
  • 21 D. Prpic
  • 27 D. Gul
  • 52 M. Fernandes
  • 72 A. Miranda
  • 73 G. Bras

Rangers

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Butland (G)
  • 2 J. Tavernier (D)
  • 37 E. Fernandez (D)
  • 24 N. Djiga (D)
  • 3 M. Aarons (M)
  • 43 N. Raskin (M)
  • 10 M. Diomande (M)
  • 30 J. Meghoma (M)
  • 52 F. Curtis (F)
  • 23 D. Gassama (F)
  • 9 Chermiti (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 L. Kelly
  • 32 K. Wright
  • 5 J. Souttar
  • 11 T. Aasgaard
  • 18 O. Antman
  • 28 B. Miovski
  • 47 M. Moore
  • 50 J. Gentles
  • 56 A. Kerr
  • 61 L. Stewart
  • 62 A. Smith

Timeline

  1. Rangers
    6' Rangers Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Gassama · Assist: F. Curtis
  2. FC Porto
    27' FC Porto Goal · Normal Goal
    Rodrigo Mora
  3. FC Porto
    36' FC Porto Goal · Normal Goal
    Francisco Moura
  4. FC Porto
    41' FC Porto Goal · Own Goal
    Emmanuel Fernandez · Assist: William Gomes
  5. Rangers
    46' Rangers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Meghoma · On: John Souttar
  6. Rangers
    50' Rangers Card · Yellow Card
    M. Aarons

    Simulation

  7. Rangers
    58' Rangers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Emmanuel Fernandez · On: O. Antman
  8. Rangers
    58' Rangers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Gassama · On: B. Miovski
  9. FC Porto
    61' FC Porto subst · Substitution 1
    Off: William Gomes · On: B. Sainz
  10. FC Porto
    61' FC Porto subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Costa · On: M. Fernandes
  11. FC Porto
    68' FC Porto subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Froholdt · On: P. Rosario
  12. FC Porto
    68' FC Porto subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Samu · On: D. Gul
  13. Rangers
    70' Rangers subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Chermiti · On: T. Aasgaard
  14. Rangers
    70' Rangers subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Curtis · On: M. Moore
  15. FC Porto
    80' FC Porto subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Rodrigo Mora · On: G. Veiga

Match Stats

Stat FC Porto Rangers
Fouls 17 13
Pass Accuracy 86% 87%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 5
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 339 489
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 3 2
xG 1.60 0.43
Shots off Target 7 1
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 291 425
Shots Inside Box 7 2
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rodrigo Mora's equalizer at the 27-minute mark turned the momentum in favor of FC Porto.
  • ▸ The introduction of William Gomes and others in the second half strengthened FC Porto’s attack, leading to crucial goals.