Maritimo go host FC Porto on Saturday, October 10, for Matchday 8 of the 2026-27 Liga Portugal Betclic season. The match go happen for Estádio do Marítimo in Funchal, and kickoff set for 13:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT.
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Maritimo enter weekend 11th for standings with eight points from seven games. Their record since dem return to Portuguese top flight na two wins, two draws and three defeats.
Madeira club win 2025-26 Liga Portugal 2 title to earn promotion, but now dem don go five league matches without victory. Their most recent outing end in 1-1 away draw against Gil Vicente.
Murilo de Souza put hosts ahead early before Israel Ayuma rescue a point for Maritimo with equalizer for third minute of stoppage time.
FC Porto been flawless for league so far. Dragons lead standings with perfect 21 points from seven matches, having score 18 goals and concede only three.
Their most recent league game also one of biggest fixtures of season, as Porto defeat Benfica 3-1 in O Clássico. Gabri Veiga open scoring before Alexander Bah equalize for Eagles. Victor Froholdt quickly restore Porto advantage, and substitute Hwang In-Beom add third to preserve leaders perfect start.
Standings show different starts by two teams. FC Porto arrive first place with 21 points, while Maritimo sit 11th on eight.
For hosts, Saturday match offer opportunity to end five-game winless run and earn major result in front their supporters. Dragons, meanwhile, go chase eighth consecutive league victory as dem look to protect advantage for top of Liga Portugal.
Already atmosphere typical of big game dey Caldeirão dos Barreiros, few minutes before start of match between Maritimo and FC Porto. Stadium record clear majority of green-red fans, spread across centrals and Topo Sul, while Porto fans mostly concentrated for Bancada Norte.
As teams enter for warm-up, huge ovation ring out for Maritimo players, dem get more cheers, and game of strong emotions dey expected.
