Already classified, FC Porto win in Greece and surpass Benfica’s mark in the Champions League



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On the last day of the group stage, the Dragons beat Olympiacos 2-0. Then come the round of 16.

This Wednesday, FC Porto closed the Champions League group stage with a 2-0 win over Olympiacos on Greek soil.

The dragons, who have already qualified for the round of 16 – advance to the playoffs with the condition of not being seeded -, advanced on the scoreboard after the 10th minute, with Otávio converting from a penalty.

In the second half, Matheus Uribe, who had entered the field minutes before, made it 2-0 in minute 77 ‘.

With this result, FC Porto went on to add 13 points and finished Group C of the Champions League in second place, just behind Manchester City, who closed the “pool” up front. Pedro Martins ‘Olympiacos managed to secure their presence in the Europa League round of 32, with the same four points as André Villas-Boas’ Marseille, outside of Europe.

With the victory in Greece, FC Porto also reached a historic mark among Portuguese clubs: it had 114 victories in the millionaire career, one more than rival Benfica (totaling 113). The accounting was carried out by UEFA, which includes matches played in qualifying rounds and excludes draws in overtime or penalty shoot-out.



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