UEFA Europa League League Stage - 8
FC Porto 3 - 1 FT Rangers
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
D. Gassama (F. Curtis) 6'
27' R. Mora
36' F. Moura
41' E. Fernandez (William Gomes)
HT
↓ J. Meghoma ↑J. Souttar 46'
Max Aarons 50'
↓ E. Fernandez ↑O. Antman 58'
↓ D. Gassama ↑B. Miovski 58'
61' ↓ William Gomes ↑B. Sainz
61' ↓ A. Costa ↑M. Fernandes
68' ↓ V. Froholdt ↑P. Rosario
68' ↓ Samu ↑D. Gul
↓ Chermiti ↑T. Aasgaard 70'
↓ F. Curtis ↑M. Moore 70'
80' ↓ R. Mora ↑G. Veiga
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Porto
Goalkeepers
D. Costa 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. Costa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
J. Bednarek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Kiwior 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
F. Moura 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
V. Froholdt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
A. Varela 
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
60
Passes
8
Duels
R. Mora
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
William Gomes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Samu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Pepê
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Claudio Ramos 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Costa
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Zaidu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Prpic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Fernandes 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
5
Duels Won
83%
Win %
G. Bras
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Eustaquio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Veiga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Rosario
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Sainz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Gul
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Miranda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rangers
Goalkeepers
J. Butland 
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
J. Tavernier 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
E. Fernandez 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
4
Fouls
5.6
Rating
N. Djiga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
M. Aarons
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Raskin
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
73
Passes
13
Duels
M. Diomande
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
56
Passes
14
Duels
J. Meghoma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
F. Curtis 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
D. Gassama
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Chermiti 
DRIBBLER
4
Dribbles
4
Dribbles
4
Attempts
100%
Success %
BENCH
L. Kelly
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
K. Wright
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Souttar 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
A. Kerr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Aasgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Smith
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Antman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Miovski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Moore
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Gentles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Stewart
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/2019 | Rangers | 2 - 0 | FC Porto | UEFA Europa League | Ibrox Stadium |
| 10/24/2019 | FC Porto | 1 - 1 | Rangers | UEFA Europa League | Estádio Do Dragão |
FC Porto Win
Rangers Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 8 GD: -11
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 8 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Porto's Swift First-Half Blitz Sinks Rangers
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 48/100. A frantic opening 45 minutes saw Rangers grab an early lead, only for FC Porto to ruthlessly punish their visitors and solidify their push towards the knockout rounds.
The Opening Shock
The Estádio Do Dragão was silenced within minutes as the visitors threatened a massive shock. The Upset dimension was heavily skewed when D. Gassama latched onto a clever ball from F. Curtis to slot home an unexpected opener in the sixth minute. Rangers, defying their dismal pre-match form, controlled possession with 59% of the ball, dictating the early tempo and frustrating the home crowd. The Scottish side arrived languishing near the bottom of the table, but for the opening quarter of the match, they looked entirely unfazed. FC Porto struggled to find their rhythm, chasing shadows as the visitors pinged the ball around the pitch with quiet confidence. It was a dream start for the away side, but European nights in Portugal rarely stay quiet for long.
The Ruthless Pivot
The turning point arrived with a sudden, violent shift in momentum. FC Porto realized a massive spike in their Intensity output was needed, and they responded with a devastating spell of attacking football. In the 27th minute, R. Mora found the breakthrough, restoring parity and instantly shifting the mood inside the stadium. That equalizer shattered the Scottish defensive resolve. Less than ten minutes later, the Portuguese giants took the lead. F. Moura delivered the decisive blow in the 36th minute, capping off a lethal transition that caught the visitors completely out of shape. The Balance of the match flipped entirely; what started as a methodical away performance disintegrated under the relentless pressure of a home side suddenly playing with ruthless efficiency in the final third.
The First-Half Resolution
Before Rangers could even regroup for halftime, the match was effectively killed off. In the 41st minute, a disastrous own goal by E. Fernandez—following dangerous build-up play involving William Gomes—gifted FC Porto an insurmountable two-goal cushion. The second half became a purely tactical exercise. The hosts, sitting comfortably on a 3-1 lead, happily absorbed pressure and protected their advantage, while Rangers failed to turn their sterile possession into meaningful chances, ending the night with a measly 0.43 expected goals. The result carries massive implications for the Stakes of the league phase. FC Porto solidifies their spot in fifth place, sitting pretty in the promotion zone just four points off the leader. Rangers remain rooted in 32nd, staring down an early exit from continental competition.
Key Questions
How did FC Porto complete the comeback from behind?
Despite conceding early, FC Porto responded with a ruthless 14-minute spell, scoring twice through Mora and Moura before an own goal sealed their 3-1 victory.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Porto Chase Top-Eight Perfection
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. A ruthless Porto side looks to cement a direct knockout spot against a Rangers outfit desperate for the final whistle on their European campaign.
The Setup
A flawless home record at the Estádio Do Dragão gives FC Porto an intimidating Form profile heading into this clash. Sitting fifth in the UEFA Europa League, the Portuguese giants are primed to secure top-eight direct qualification. Conversely, Rangers endure a miserable continental run, languishing in 32nd place with a defensive record that drags the match's Balance down to a glaring mismatch. Despite modest Stakes for the visitors, the sheer quality on display drives a formidable Stars metric, spearheaded by standout talents like Diogo Costa and promising orchestrator Rodrigo Mora.
Key Battle
Porto's fluid, high-pressing attacking unit takes on a highly vulnerable Rangers back line. The Scottish visitors have shipped goals relentlessly this campaign, and Porto will look to exploit those defensive gaps early and often to break their fragile resolve.
Our Prediction
A comfortable 3-0 victory for Porto. The hosts will pin Rangers deep from the opening whistle, monopolizing possession and translating their undeniable class advantage into a straightforward win on home soil.