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Europa League 2025/26
| # | GP | W | D | L | DIFF | Goals | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | +13 | 18:5 | 21 | |
| 2 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | +8 | 14:6 | 21 | |
| 3 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +10 | 18:8 | 19 | |
| 4 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +6 | 13:7 | 17 | |
| 5 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +6 | 13:7 | 17 | |
| 6 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +6 | 11:5 | 17 | |
| 7 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +6 | 10:4 | 17 | |
| 8 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +7 | 13:6 | 16 | |
| 9 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +4 | 11:7 | 16 | |
| 10 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +7 | 14:7 | 15 | |
| 11 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | +6 | 15:9 | 15 | |
| 12 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 12:11 | 15 | |
| 13 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +8 | 15:7 | 14 | |
| 14 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 8:3 | 14 | |
| 15 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 7:6 | 14 | |
| 16 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +4 | 15:11 | 13 | |
| 17 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +3 | 17:14 | 12 | |
| 18 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | +3 | 12:9 | 12 | |
| 19 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +3 | 10:7 | 12 | |
| 20 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +2 | 11:9 | 12 | |
| 21 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 13:15 | 11 | |
| 22 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 12:15 | 10 | |
| 23 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -4 | 12:16 | 10 | |
| 24 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 9:11 | 9 | |
| 25 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -6 | 10:16 | 9 | |
| 26 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -6 | 5:11 | 7 | |
| 27 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -7 | 9:16 | 7 | |
| 28 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -8 | 6:14 | 7 | |
| 29 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -4 | 11:15 | 6 | |
| 30 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -4 | 9:13 | 6 | |
| 31 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -5 | 10:15 | 6 | |
| 32 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -9 | 5:14 | 4 | |
| 33 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | -8 | 7:15 | 3 | |
| 34 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | -10 | 5:15 | 1 | |
| 35 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | -11 | 4:15 | 1 | |
| 36 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | -20 | 2:22 | 1 |
A tense Europa League encounter unfolded as FC Porto hosted Rangers. Both sides aimed to assert dominance, with the atmosphere electric as European football returned to the Estadio do Dragão on a crisp January evening.
FC Porto dictated much of the early proceedings, enjoying a healthy share of possession and looking to build attacks methodically. Their passing game was evident, with a significant number of successful passes both in their own half and advancing into opposition territory. The home side created a couple of big chances, suggesting a clear intent to break the deadlock. Their attacking movements were characterized by a willingness to probe the Rangers' defence, although converting this pressure into clear-cut goals proved challenging.
The Portuguese outfit's build-up play often involved intricate passing, aiming to find gaps in the Rangers' structure. While they managed a respectable number of crosses, the success rate indicated Rangers' defensive resilience in the air. Porto's expected goals tally pointed towards a positive attacking performance, but the final execution in front of goal was not consistently clinical, leaving the scoreline level as the first half drew to a close.
Rangers, meanwhile, focused on maintaining a solid defensive shape, absorbing Porto's pressure and looking for opportunities to counter. Their defensive efforts were highlighted by a decent number of successful tackles and interceptions, disrupting Porto's rhythm at crucial moments. Despite facing a higher volume of attacks, the Scottish side remained disciplined, limiting the clear-cut scoring opportunities for the hosts and keeping themselves firmly in the contest.
As the match progressed, Rangers began to show more attacking ambition. They sought to exploit any spaces left by an increasingly forward-thinking Porto side. The statistics suggest a more even contest in the latter stages, with both teams creating opportunities. The final whistle saw a stalemate, a testament to the tactical discipline and determination displayed by both FC Porto and Rangers throughout this hard-fought European fixture.
