ESTORIL, Portugal (Interstat) — FC Porto opened its Primeira Liga campaign with a commanding 3-1 victory over Estoril on Sunday, overcoming an early deficit to secure three points on the road at Estádio António Coimbra da Mota.

The match, played on April 12, 2026, saw the visiting Dragons respond emphatically after falling behind, netting three unanswered goals to begin their domestic season with a win.

Estoril struck first, capitalizing on a defensive lapse in the 14th minute. Forward Yanis Begraoui found space inside the area and finished clinically to send the home supporters into a frenzy and give the Canarinhos a surprising early lead.

Porto, heavily favored before kickoff, settled into the match and found its equalizer before the halftime whistle. Winger Pepê leveled the score in the 32nd minute, finishing a flowing team move to quiet the home crowd and shift momentum squarely in Porto’s favor.

The visitors emerged from the break with increased intensity and completed the turnaround in the 72nd minute. Midfielder Xeka provided the crucial go-ahead goal, putting Porto ahead for the first time in the match with a well-placed effort from outside the box.

Any hopes of an Estoril comeback were extinguished just six minutes later. Porto substitute Victor Froholdt sealed the victory in the 78th minute, scoring shortly after his introduction to cement a 3-1 result that reflected his team’s dominance in possession and chance creation.

The match was a physical affair, with four yellow cards issued by the officiating crew. Estoril’s Jordan Holsgrove was booked in the 30th minute for a tactical foul. Tempers flared in the 51st minute, resulting in simultaneous cautions for Estoril’s João Carvalho and Porto’s Oskar Pietuszewski following a midfield confrontation. Porto’s Ricard Sánchez received a late yellow in the 82nd minute for time-wasting as his team managed the final stages.

The result improves Porto’s record in the Primeira Liga to one win and no losses to start the season. Across all competitions, Porto now stands at one win, one loss and one draw. For Estoril, the defeat marks a losing start to their league season, dropping their Primeira Liga record to no wins and one loss. Their overall record across all competitions moves to no wins, one loss and one draw.

The final score exceeded the pregame projection from Interstat’s game simulator, which had predicted a 2-0 victory for Porto. The firm’s ELO rating system had given Porto a 96.10 percent probability to win the match, a forecast the visitors ultimately justified with their second-half performance.

Porto’s victory provides a positive start as they seek to challenge for the Portuguese title, building on preseason results that included a draw against SE Palmeiras and a loss to Inter Miami in June 2025. Estoril will look to regroup after a promising start faded against one of the league’s traditional powers.