# FC Porto Player Updates and Champions League Prep > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-portuguese-super-cup > Updated: 2026-09-04T12:35:27.000Z. Sources: 61. Developments: 6. On 1 August 2026, FC Porto secured its 25th Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira by defeating SCU Torreense 1-0. The victory brought Porto’s total trophy count to 88, surpassing Benfica’s 87, and guaranteed a spot in the 2026-27 Europa League. The match was marked by controversy regarding the pitch quality, which Coach Francesco Farioli described as “unacceptable to play a final on such a surface.” Following the final, defender Jan Bednarek sustained a right-knee internal lateral ligament sprain, which he and staff attributed to the pitch conditions. While Bednarek missed the league opener on 9 August, his subsequent substitution during a match against Arouca due to calf pain was reported as precautionary. Coach Farioli indicated the discomfort did not appear serious, and Bednarek was expected to be available for the match against Academico de Viseu. By 4 September 2026, Bednarek had returned to a decisive role, scoring a 37th-minute equalizer in a 2-1 win over Moreirense, marking his fifth goal of the season. As FC Porto prepares for a Champions League fixture against Manchester City, manager Farioli has named a squad that includes three Polish internationals: Jan Bednarek, Jakub Kiwior, and Oskar Pietuszewski, the latter of whom has been working toward a return from injury at the Olival training center. ## Claims - FC Porto beat Torreense 1-0 in the Portuguese Supertaça. (disputed by 2 sources) - FC Porto defeated Moreirense 2:1. (disputed by 2 sources) - The match will be held at Estádio Cidade de Coimbra on Saturday at 20:15. (corroborated by 11 sources) - The match is between FC Porto and Torreense. (corroborated by 9 sources) - The Portuguese government authorized the sale and consumption of low‑alcohol beverages at the Super Cup match as a pilot project. (corroborated by 8 sources) - The joint dispatch was signed by Interior Minister Luís Neves, Health Minister Ana Paula Martins and Culture, Youth and Sport Minister Margarida Balseiro Lopes. (corroborated by 8 sources) - The pilot is intended to test feasibility for the 2030 FIFA World Cup co‑hosted by Portugal, Spain and Morocco. (corroborated by 8 sources) - The pilot project was proposed by the Portuguese Football Federation and validated by the government. (corroborated by 8 sources) - André Narciso of the Setúbal association will referee the match. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Helena Pires is the executive director of the Portuguese Football Federation and highlighted the historic nature of the pilot. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Torreense won the Taça de Portugal last season, beating Sporting 2‑1. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Jan Bednarek scored an equalizer with a header in the 37th minute. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: FC Porto: Jan Bednarek scores equalizer in win over Moreirense Jan Bednarek scored a header to help FC Porto defeat Moreirense 2:1. Bednarek and fellow Poles Jakub Kiwior and Oskar Pietuszewski have also been named to Porto's Champions League squad. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-porto-jan-bednarek-scores-equalizer-in-win-over-moreirense ### 2026-08-24: Jan Bednarek injury update following FC Porto victory FC Porto defender Jan Bednarek left his match against Arouca with calf pain, but the injury is believed to be minor and precautionary. Oskar Pietuszewski is also nearing a return to full training. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jan-bednarek-injury-update-following-fc-porto-victory ### 2026-08-05: Jan Bednarek's knee injury sidelines Polish defender ahead of Porto league opener Jan Bednarek injured his right knee in the Portuguese Super Cup final, missing FC Porto's league opener against Alverca and facing an uncertain return date. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jan-bednareks-knee-injury-sidelines-polish-defender-ahead-of-porto-league-opener ### 2026-08-02: FC Porto wins Supertaça as Jan Bednarek sustains knee injury FC Porto beat Torreense 1‑0 to claim the Supertaça, while Jan Bednarek suffered a knee ligament sprain blamed on a poor pitch, sidelining him for weeks. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-porto-clinches-25th-supertaa-cndido-de-oliveira ### 2026-07-30: FC Porto clinches 25th Portuguese Super Cup, overtaking Benfica in trophy count FC Porto beat Torreense 1‑0 on 1 Aug 2026 to claim its 25th Super Cup, raising its trophy total to 88 and surpassing Benfica; Victor Froholdt scored, Jan Bednarek was injured. 37 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portugal-permits-lowalcohol-beverage-sales-at-supertaa-football-match ### 2026-07-28: FC Porto to face Torreense in Portuguese Super Cup, Polish defenders highlighted FC Porto will meet Torreense in the Portuguese Super Cup on Aug 1, with Polish defenders Jan Bednarek and Jakub Kiwior topping a fan poll for the starter lineup; the match streams live on STS TV in Poland. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-porto-to-face-torreense-in-portuguese-super-cup-polish-defenders-highlighted --- Cite as: FC Porto Player Updates and Champions League Prep. 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