FC Porto, under manager Sérgio Conceição Farioli, has matched the club's worst-ever start to a European campaign, mirroring the 1997/98 season under António Oliveira. Following a recent match, Farioli stated they could have played for another 25 minutes without scoring, highlighting offensive struggles. The Italian manager specifically pointed to “difficulties in pressing” as a key issue impacting the team’s performance. Goalkeeper Diogo Costa also took responsibility, offering self-criticism regarding the team’s current form. This result casts a shadow over FC Porto’s European ambitions this season. The club is now under pressure to improve quickly to avoid further historical lows in continental competition. The poor start raises concerns among fans and analysts about the team’s overall competitiveness.