A goal in each half from James Rodríguez gave FC Porto victory over struggling Rio Ave at a rainy Estádio do Dragão tonight.
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.
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.
