FC Porto began their Liga Portugal Betclic campaign with a commanding 2–0 victory over FC Alverca, with André Silva and Gabri Veiga on target in a display that reflected superior efficiency despite modest possession advantage. Porto controlled the match with 54% possession and generated 2.59 xG from just 10 shots, converting at a clinical rate; their goalkeeper faced only five shots on target and saved all of them, posting a perfect 100% save percentage. Alverca, operating in a 3–4-3 setup, created more volume with 15 total shots but managed only 5 on target and 1.66 xG, hampered by poor finishing and a goalkeeper who saved just 50% of efforts faced, conceding 1.7 post-shot xG. The visitors' defensive structure collapsed under Porto's composed approach, particularly in transition, as the hosts' 4–3–3 proved a tactically superior fit for the contest. Porto's opening-day dominance suggests their squad depth and technical quality will be difficult to match in the division.