7 December 2016 at 19:45
Match Summary
FC Porto defeated Leicester 5:0. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2016. Goals were scored by André Silva 6′, Jesús Corona 26′, Y. Brahimi 44′, André Silva 64′ (pen.), Diogo Jota 77′. 1 yellow cards were shown. FC Porto had 66% possession while Leicester held 34%. FC Porto had 17 shots (7 on target) compared to 6 (0 on target) for Leicester. FC Porto made 3 substitutions, Leicester made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between FC Porto and Leicester — 5 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Jesús Corona
assist: Alex Telles
assist: M. Pereira
Penalty
assist: André Silva
Match Statistics
FC Porto had 66% possession against Leicester's 34%. FC Porto registered 17 shots (7 on target) while Leicester managed 6 (0 on target). Corner kicks: 4–1. Fouls committed: 8–11.
Lineups
FC Porto lined up in a 4-1-3-2 formation under Nuno Espírito Santo, while Leicester deployed a 4-4-2 under C. Ranieri.
Defensive Solidity
FC Porto deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Leicester's 5-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
FC Porto field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Leicester's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
FC Porto start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Leicester averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: Nuno Espírito Santo
Substitutes
Coach: C. Ranieri
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, FC Porto have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeats. Leicester show 0 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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