FC Porto had no mercy and defeated FC Basel to secure their spot among Europe's top eight teams. The Portuguese side destroyed the opposition 4-0, getting praised by fans for their goal scoring ability.
The Dragons had everything going for them after Yacine Brahimi's first goal after 14 minutes, but their perfect run was somehow hurt after Danilo's injury, which forced him out of the pitch after crashing with his goalkeeper.
After the break, Mexican midfielder Hector Herrera curled beautifully a shot from outside the box to make it 2-0, making it almost impossible for the Swiss visitors to bounce back. With the game still in contention, Casemiro struck a massive free kick to give the Dragons an unsurmountable lead, while Vincent Aboubakar sealed the deal for the blue-and-white side after 76 minutes. With this win, Porto remains unbeaten this year in this competition, and reach the quarter final stage for the first time in six years.
Want to know what fans and experts thought about this game? Scroll down and find out!
These FC Porto goals are all sheer class!
— The N (@Zuluking709) March 10, 2015
Game of Amazing Goals by FC Porto pic.twitter.com/pnpWJ4hilT
— Football Trolls (@Footballltrolls) March 10, 2015
The 4 goals by fc Porto were GOLAZOs
— Hussein (@ChidiZeus) March 10, 2015
.@daaniloluiz has done medical exams, there's no serious injury. He's in observations at the hospital. Get well soon! pic.twitter.com/tQErn1AGCT
— FC Porto (@FCPorto) March 10, 2015
The moment Brahimi set the night on fire. #FCPorto pic.twitter.com/xD7b7iOYDk
— Portista (@FCPortoWorld) March 10, 2015
Yacine Brahimi today: 1 goal, 1 assist.
— LUKA MODRIC (@BlancosCF) March 10, 2015
Lovely curled finish from Hector Herrera from the edge of the penalty area.
— Tom Marshall (@mexicoworldcup) March 10, 2015
Héctor Herrera's game by numbers vs. Basel: 1 goal 1 assist 87% pass success 3 chances created pic.twitter.com/0oHrLJsPQc
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) March 10, 2015
Casemiro is a monster. An absolute monster of a player.
— Sán (@Zizouology) March 10, 2015
"@BlancoStats: Casemiro celebrating his goal. #loanwatch pic.twitter.com/rYKTfwiDYP" at least Casemiro is happy
— mrs wilshere (@queridoirwin) March 10, 2015