FC Porto smashed SC Coimbrões 5-0 in the Portugal Cup this weekend - in their final preparation ahead of Europa League matchday three clash with Rangers this Thursday.
Sergio Conceicao's rampant side dismantled their opponents in the third round of the cup thanks to three first-half goals.
And they managed another two in the second 45 despite taking their foot off the gas.
Luis Diaz bagged a double and other goals from Francisco Soares, Chancel Mbemba and Fabio Silva wrapped up the victory.
It provides a huge boost for the Portuguese outfit ahead of Rangers' visit to Estádio do Dragão this week.
Celtic's opponents Lazio, meanwhile, were caught up in a diving row after their 3-3 draw with Atalanta.
We revealed yesterday how Ciro Immobile was accused of hitting the deck too easily to win two penalties for his side.
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini criticised the striker after the game before Lazio came out to defend their star man over "unjustified and unacceptable" comments.
Immobile, 29, scored twice as Simone Inzaghi's men came back from three goals down to earn an unlikely point.
Celtic themselves go into the game at Parkhead in fine form after a 6-0 romp over Ross County while Rangers have improvement to make after drawing 1-1 with Hearts yesterday.
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