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Undergoes successful surgery Portu (knee) will miss the remainder of the season with an ACL and underwent a successful surgery, the club announced.

Impact Portu underwent successful surgery to treat his season-ending ACL injury and will now begin a long recovery process that will take several months. He concludes the season with 10 appearances including four starts and no goal contributions, and he will aim to be fully fit for the beginning of the 2026/27 campaign. Portu has one year remaining on his contract and will hope to return in time to make an impact next season.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

ACL injury confirmed Portu suffered a torn ACL and is done for the season, Girona announced.

Impact Portu is set for the sideline after suffering a torn ACL. That spells the end of his 2025/26 campaign and should sideline him for around a year. Portu finishes the season with 10 appearances (four starts) and no goal contributions. He didn't play in the last two matches prior to the injury.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

ACL injury feared Portu suffered a severe knee injury in Wednesday's training session and will be assessed on Thursday by Doctor Ramon Cugat to know the extent of the injury as an ACL injury is fear...

Impact Portu suffered a very bad knee injury in Wednesday's training session with Girona that could be an ACL injury. The striker will be assessed on Thursday by Doctor Ramon Cugat to determine the extent of the damage, but if the worst scenario is confirmed Portu could be ruled out for the rest of the season. This would be a major blow for Girona since he is an important figure in the team and he has been a decisive player in key moments in recent seasons despite losing his starting role in the frontline for the Catalans.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses in draw Friday Portu registered one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Friday's 0-0 draw against Espanyol.

Impact Portu got the start in a depleted attacking line, and the veteran winger had some good moments as a wide threat in the attack. However, Girona haven't been productive in the attack this season, and that limits the value Portu might bring to the table.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Super-sub option in Girona Portu featured in 32 matches across competitions for Girona during the 2024-25 season, scoring once and adding two assists.

Impact Portu delivered reliable performances with three goal contributions in 767 minutes although he started only six games this season, nearly half as many as last season. Portu started five of the last six games of the campaign, finding two goal contributions in that span. It remains unclear if he will have a greater role next season or remain a super-sub option for the Catalans since Girona will not play in Europe during the next campaign.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench in loss Portu scored a goal off his lone shot after coming off the bench during Sunday's 3-2 loss against Real Sociedad.

Impact Portu was brought midway through the second frame to replace Christian Stuani and needed just eight minutes to make an impact against his former club as he drew things level at 2-2 with an easy slot-in to the empty net. The attacker finally scored his first goal of the season after mightly struggling throughout the entire campaign and not being able to bring the same scoring punch off the bench he brought last year.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers assist in draw Portu assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Leganes.

Impact Portu sent in a cross that led to the opening goal in the 54th minute of this match. He also created multiple chances for the second straight game. While that was an unusual start for him, the assist may be enough to keep him in contention with Yaser Asprilla and Arnaut Danjuma, both of whom haven't been very impressive in the last few weeks.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Portu (ankle) will be an option for Saturday's match against Sevilla, manager Michel told media Friday. "Miguel is doubtful, Yangel is suspended and Miovski is out, but the rest of...

Impact Portu's return will add depth to the attacking line for Girona. However, he's not a regular starter, so he should be an option off the bench and not much else.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Won't be available Saturday Portu is out for Saturday's game against Alaves due to an ankle injury, manager Michel told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. "Portu won't be ready to play tomorrow...

Impact Michel said that Portu has been recovering from an ankle injury, but Saturday's contest will come too soon for him. This means the winger's next chance to play will come against Sevilla on Saturday, Jan. 18.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Trains, fit for Sunday Portu (ankle) has trained and is an option for Sunday's match against Villarreal, according to his club.

Impact Portu is making his way back from ankle surgery Sunday, with the attacker training and on the squad list to face Villarreal. This is positive news for the attacker after missing their past nine matches due to his issues. He will likely only see a bench role moving forward, as he only started in one match ahead of his injury.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Underwent ankle surgery Portu had ankle surgery done back on October as he continues to sit out for Girona.

Impact Portu is still not expected to return as he continues to recover from ankle surgery. He had previously made seven appearances off the bench prior to his injury, totaling an assist with four tackles and two crosses.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Real Sociedad Portu (ankle) is out for Saturday's match against Real Sociedad, manager Michel told media Friday. "Portu suffered an ankle injury on the day after the PSG game," he said.

Impact The loss of Portu is particularly complicated since Girona are also missing key contributors in the final third such as Bryan Gil (ankle), Yaser Asprilla (ankle) and Viktor Tsygankov (hamstring). Portu doesn't have a timetable for return, but it remains to be seen if he'll be able to speed up his recovery to face Slovan Bratislava on Oct. 22.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in defeat Portu assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 4-1 loss versus Barcelona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st minute.

Impact Portu notched his first assist of the season as he did a nice job going by Marc-Andre ter Stegen and then delivering the ball towards Christian Stuani, who then easily scored. The assist marked his first goal contribution of the season, after finishing the previous campaign with 12.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Records 12 goal contributions Portu bagged seven goals and five assists across 33 appearances (11 starts) in the 2023-24 Liga season.

Impact Portu was the first option to replace one of the missing players in the final third, and he saw time as an attacking midfielder, as a winger on both flanks and even as a striker at times. His numbers are even more impressive when considering he went the full 90 just once all season long.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists off the bench Portu scored two goals and assisted once from two shots and three chances created in Saturday's 4-2 victory versus Barcelona.

Impact Portu came on for David Lopez in the 65th minute and wasted no time, scoring immediately with assists from Artem Dovbyk and later Savio in the 75th minute. Additionally, he set up a goal for Miguel Gutierrez in the 67th minute. These contributions mark his involvement in six goals across the last seven appearances.

MAY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off the bench against Cadiz Portu scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-1 win over Cadiz.

Impact Portu replaced Ivan Martin in the 76th minute and sealed the game for Girona by scoring in the 82nd minute. Portu completed a dribble and also made an interception. He now has accumulated three goal involvements in the last five games.

APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists one of three goals Portu had an assist while crossing once accurately and creating two chances during Sunday's 3-2 win over Betis.

Impact Portu set up Artem Dovbyk in the 65th minute assisting Girona's second goal while leading his side with two chances created. Portu has two goal involvements, three shots, three crosses and five chances created over his last three starts.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots at Getafe Portu registered two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Getafe. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 3...

Impact Portu had a decent outing and took a season-high two shots, but couldn't help them avoid the road loss. The midfielder also received his third yellow card in the campaign. He has four goals and three assists in 2023-24 so far.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener Portu scored with his only shot in Saturday's 1-0 win over Osasuna.

Impact Portu was back in the starting XI having dropped to the bench for the previous game. He was used exclusively from as a substitute during the first half of the season, with all seven of his starts coming in the last 12 games. The attacker netted his fourth of the season when he finished a well-worked move early on in the contest. He will hope to keep his place for Saturday's game at Getafe.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores lone goal in Sunday's win Portu scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Portu scored the lone goal of Sunday's match, a strike in the 20th minute assisted by Miguel Gutierrez. It marked his third goal and sixth goal contribution of the season, four of which have come in his last five appearances. He has started each of the last two matches after starting once in the first 18 matches of the season and has made the most of his uptick in playing time.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal in huge win Portu assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 5-1 win against Sevilla.

Impact Portu set up Girona's second goal with a delightful flick, as he took advantage of a through ball from Savio and rapidly set Artem Dovbyk up to put his side up 2-1 early in the first half. Portu endured a rough start to the season but seems to be trending in the right path of late, with one goal and two assists over his last four appearances.

JANUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Portu assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-3 victory versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Portu came off the bench in the 89th minute, but made a huge impact on the game as he notched his second assist of the season in the 91st minute in what ended up being the deciding goal of the match.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds net in first start of season Portu scored from his only on-target effort in Monday's 3-0 victory over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Portu did not have a great game on Monday in his first starting appearance of the season. He was subbed after 64. The attacking midfielder did manage to find the net to score Girona's second with his only on-target effort. It was his second strike in three matches, but he will need to be more consistently impactful if he is to secure a regular starting spot. From 16 appearances he has scored twice and delivered an assist.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quick cameo yields assist Portu assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 victory versus Osasuna.

Impact Portu got himself an assist with the one chance he created in a small five minute cameo. He is yet to start a game for Girona this year and has rarely shown much in those appearances to warrant more minutes with one assist and one goal to date.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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