"Looking to take a giant leap towards booking a Europa League knockout stage ticket on Thursday evening, Porto will welcome Nice to the Estadio do Dragao. Enjoying what has become an extended flurry on either side of November's international break, the Dragons have their sights firmly set on mounting a genuine European charge this season and they will be smelling the chance to lay down a real marker here."
"Only collecting a single point from either of their two previous Europa League appearances, Porto have plenty of pressure on their shoulders when they return to the Estadio do Dragao in midweek. Nevertheless, still regarded as a standout contender to claim a knockout stage ticket this season, Francesco Farioli's men have continued to shine on either side of November's international break."
Porto will host Nice at the Estadio do Dragao aiming to secure a Europa League knockout-stage berth. Porto have won four of their previous five matches and have suffered only two defeats in their first 17 appearances across competitions, improving confidence under Francesco Farioli. Porto began the Europa League with victories over Salzburg and Red Star and followed the international break with a 3-0 win over Sintrense. Nice have endured a turbulent month and face intense scrutiny amid a growing crisis, arriving on foreign soil under additional pressure.
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