Free-scoring Porto can get off to a flying start

Porto striker Vincent Aboubakar will want to pick up where he left offCredit: Carlos Rodrigues

Portuguese Liga
8.30pm
The opening weekend of the Portuguese Premier League begins with Porto making a short 20-mile trip down the coast to Rio Ave.

Former goalkeeper Nuno Santo has taken over the helm after a turbulent season saw Porto finish third and without a trophy for the second season running.

This evening’s clash has added spice to the occasion as Nuno’s first managerial job was a successful spell at Rio Ave.

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Dean MitchellRacing Post Reporter

Published on 11 August 2016inFootball tips

Last updated 19:03, 11 August 2016

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