"There are no private games here, which happen just for the sake of it"

Sérgio Conceição led FC Porto to their first Taça da Liga title in 2023, ending a streak of four final losses. However, subsequent years saw the team struggle, with no final four appearances in 2024 and 2026, and a semi-final loss in 2025. In 2027, coach Francesco Farioli aims for a different outcome. After a lackluster performance against Académico de Viseu, where a penalty from Santiago Giménez secured a spot in the final four, Farioli expressed satisfaction with the team's performance and tactical adjustments. Giménez highlighted the importance of the victory and his personal growth after overcoming injuries. Farioli celebrated his 50th win as Porto's coach, maintaining a perfect domestic record this season.