A match between rivals like Porto and Benfica was a match that always promised to be full of excitement and drew fans from all over the country to pay attention so it always guaranteed that the stadiums would be packed and it could be felt in the atmosphere of the stadium as well.
The feelings of excitement, tension, and even rivalry in the air were almost palpable and it was under these conditions that the two sides marched out with different emotions on their faces, ranging from excitement to confidence, and even nervousness.
The match kicked off soon after and just as expected in matches like this, things got off to a quick start, and barely ten minutes into the match, Sergio Oliveira from the Porto side already found the back of the net with a header that complimented a beautiful cross from Alex Telles.