Porto vs Barcelona: Deja vu all over again?

After their thrilling 4-2 victory over Tottenham in their Champions League opener, Barcelona will travel to Portugal to face Porto in their second group stage match. The Blaugrana will be looking to build on their positive start to the campaign, while Porto will be hoping to cause an upset.

The two sides have a long history of meeting in European competition, with Barca holding a slight edge in the head-to-head record. The most recent meeting between the two sides came in the 2020-21 Champions League, with Barca winning 3-1.

A lot has changed since then, however, with Barcelona now under the guidance of Xavi. The young coach has brought a new style of play to the Catalan giants, and they are now playing with more fluidity and attacking intent.

Porto, meanwhile, have also undergone a change of manager, with Sergio Conceicao replacing Julen Lopetegui in the summer. Conceicao is a former Porto player, and he knows the club well. He is also a very experienced coach, and he will be looking to get Porto back to their best.

The match is likely to be a close and competitive one, with both teams having their chances of victory. Barca will be the slight favorites, but Porto will be no pushovers.

Here is a prediction for the match:

Barcelona to win 2-1

Barca have a slight edge in quality over Porto, and they will be looking to impose their style of play on the game. Porto are a dangerous team, but Barca should have enough to win the match.