FC Porto vs Rio Ave Live Streams and TV Channels

Country	Channels
United States	SIC International, Watch ESPN »live stream, RTP Internacional »live stream
Other Countries
Albania	SuperSport 3 Digitalb
Algeria	Ma Chaîne Sport
Australia	RTP Internacional
Belgium	Ma Chaîne Sport
Brazil	SIC International, RTP Internacional
Canada	RTP Internacional, Portuguese Football League, SIC International
Croatia	Sportklub Croatia
France	Ma Chaîne Sport
Luxembourg	Ma Chaîne Sport
Morocco	Ma Chaîne Sport
Norway	TV2 Sport 1
Portugal	TVI, Sport TV4
Serbia	SportKlub Serbia
Slovenia	SportKlub Slovenia
South Africa	RTP Internacional
Switzerland	Ma Chaîne Sport
Tunisia	Ma Chaîne Sport
Venezuela	RTP Internacional
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FC Porto vs Rio Ave Delayed and Repeat Broadcasts

Country	Date/Time (US/Eastern)	Channel
France	Sun, Jan 15 13:30pm	Ma Chaîne Sport
Luxembourg	Sun, Jan 15 13:30pm	Ma Chaîne Sport
Morocco	Sun, Jan 15 13:30pm	Ma Chaîne Sport
Portugal	Sun, Jan 15 8:30am	Sport TV4
	Sun, Jan 15 13:30pm	Sport TV1
	Wed, Jan 18 1:00am	Sport TV1
Tunisia	Sun, Jan 15 13:30pm	Ma Chaîne Sport
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FC Porto vs Rio Ave Match Preview

After over five hundred days sitting atop the Liga ZON Sagres, the draw at Sporting last weekend allowed Benfica to pull two points clear of the Dragons at the summit. Not that coach Vítor Pereira is hitting the panic button just yet.

“Of course we are not happy to be in this position, but it doesn’t change the way we go about our work. The players have given a good response in training this week,” said Pereira.

“It’s only two points, it’s true, but I’d obviously prefer to be two points ahead rather than two points behind. This is not a normal position for us and we want to reclaim first place as soon as possible. A team like ours want to always be in first place.”

An example of just how much Porto have dominated in recent times is the fact that should they avoid defeat tomorrow, the Blue and Whites will set a club record of 54 consecutive league matches without experiencing defeat.

But they will have to do it without midfield dynamo João Moutinho, who is suspended, as well as attacking midfielder Djalma, who has linked up with Angola to take part in the African Cup of Nations. And despite resuming full training, Fredy Guarín is still not match fit and has been left out of the squad.

The Dragons are also being frustrated by the failure of Brazilian club Santos to send them the international certificate of Danilo. Until it arrives the right-back cannot make his debut, despite the fact Porto splashed out 13 million euros for his services, making him the second most expensive player in the club’s history, after compatriot Hulk.

Rio Ave are at the wrong end of the table but have enjoyed a positive 2012, holding Sporting and beating Paços de Ferreira to move out of the relegation zone. “Porto have to lose one day - perhaps it will be against us,” said Rio Ave coach Carlos Brito.

Kick-off at 8.30pm local time at the Estádio do Dragão, Porto.

FC Porto vs Rio Ave Match Report

The hosts were dealt a big blow on the half hour mark as Brazilian superstar Hulk pulled a muscle in his right leg and had to be substituted by Kléber.

Rio Ave looked to take advantage, but Helton was alert to Kelvin's powerful cross-shot.

In the 42nd minute Colombian midfielder James showed fantastic skill and awareness to trick his way past his marker and shoot low into the net from a tight angle.

Yazalde missed a golden chance to equalise for Rio Ave shortly after the break.

He would be made to pay as heavy Porto pressure was eventually rewarded when James scored his second with ten minutes remaining to make the points safe.

Rolando's last-minute sending off made no difference as FC Porto established a club record of 54 Liga matches without defeat.

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