Match Summary

FC Utrecht – FC Porto: 1–1
It was a tale of two halves in Utrecht as the hosts struck first through Miguel Rodriguez early in the second half, assisted by Souffian El Karouani. FC Porto responded swiftly with a goal from Borja Sainz to level the match. Despite dominating possession (69%) and firing 17 shots, Porto couldn’t find a winner. Utrecht’s task grew harder after a red card was shown to goalkeeper Vasilis Barkas just minutes after the equalizer. The Dutch side held firm with ten men to clinch a valuable point in this tightly contested Europa League clash.

Man of the Match

Key Player: Miguel Rodriguez (FC Utrecht)
Rodriguez delivered the opening goal with composure early in the second half, handing Utrecht a 1–0 lead against a dominant Porto side.
The finish came in the 48th minute after a slick assist from Souffian El Karouani, exemplifying a clinical counter-attack.
Though Porto eventually equalized, Rodriguez’s strike was pivotal in giving Utrecht hope despite being down to 10 men late in the match.

Conclusion

Despite being outplayed for much of the game and reduced to ten men, FC Utrecht showed remarkable resilience to secure a crucial draw. Rodriguez's goal and a solid team effort ensured the Dutch side walked away with a well-earned point against a formidable Porto squad.