2-0. Gabri Veiga scores in Porto's win over Vini Jr.'s Alverca

Reigning champions FC Porto commenced their Liga Portugal title defense on Sunday with a solid 2-0 victory against Alverca, a club owned by Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior. The match saw contributions from key players, including Spanish midfielder Gabri Veiga, who netted one of the goals.

The 'Dragons' took an early lead in the ninth minute when André Silva, a former striker for Sevilla and Real Sociedad, converted a penalty. Silva, who recently returned to Porto after nine years, is one of the team's new additions for the season.

As Alverca pressed closer to Porto's goal, the champions extended their lead with a second penalty. This time, it was Gabri Veiga, the Galician midfielder and former Celta Vigo player, who stepped up and converted the spot-kick. This goal marks a positive start to Veiga's second Liga Portugal campaign with Porto, where he was a crucial player in their previous title-winning season.

The opening day also provided valuable minutes for Argentine center-back Nehuén Pérez, who had missed most of the previous season due to injury. His compatriot, Alan Varela, started the match and played until being substituted in the second half, indicating the team's depth and readiness for the upcoming challenges.