FC Porto will compete with Gil Vicente FC on Sunday, it's also an important step for Porto to lead the three consecutive crown. As a new forward, Martínez will definitely assume the important task of rattling in the goals.

The Colombian international is eager to copy his compatriots Falcao's miracle in FC Porto, who once scored 41 goals in 51 league games over two seasons on behalf of the team in the Dragões.

However, Martinez said, despite the high anticipation, he doesn't feel the pressure from all sides after taking over the jersey of Falcao. "I don't feel any pressure to tie him or surpass his records from the public" said the 25-year-old player. "I am going to create my own history."

Atlético Nacional de Medellín and Club Jaguares de Chiapas are the former clubs Jackson Martínez played for. Indeed, he has proven his ability in the Portuguese Super Cup in which Martínez headed to lore Académica de Coimbra and won the first champion trophy of 2012/13 for Porto. In that match, he showed his vital role in Vitor Pereira's squad. "I believe he will be an important one in the team," said FC Porto coach. "This will be a very competitive year, but I believe that Porto will achieve their goals."

As the winner of the 2004 Champions League, FC Porto desire to win their 27th Portuguese title y in the new season. Their strongest rival is certainly SL Benfica, who will battle against another strong team SC Braga in the season opener this Saturday. Benfica continues to recruit new brood in the transfer market, signing midfielders Carlos Martins and Enzo Pérez as well as winger Eduardo Salvio.

"It is always difficult to compete against a title winner," said Jesus, this is his fourth campaign at Benfica. "Braga have shown their ability in recent years. There is no doubt that it will be a great show but Benfica can play well and we have confidence to start the season with a victory."

SC Braga, ranking third last season ahead of Sporting Clube de Portugal, a great change in new season is that José Peseiro has replaced Leonardo Jardim to become new coach of Braga.

The team's line-up changes with coach replacement, they bring in international experience including CFR 1907 Cluj goalkeeper Beto. Meanwhile, they aslo bring in Atlético midfielder Rúben Micael on loan. "I am pleased that we have six Portuguese internationals in our squad," explained Peseiro.

In addition, Sporting Lisbon will aim to fight for their first league trophy since 2002 in the Sunday's away opener against Guimaraes Vitória. For the transfer, Sporting have acquired two strong players Danijel Pranjić and Khalid Boulahrouz. "All teams have been strengthened," said the coach Ricardo Sá Pinto. "I feel our team are fully ready for the first match."